Hey first off id like to say that this forum is one of the best ive seen.
88 cadillac fleetwood 4.5 fwd
I was wondering if you guys could tell me what the lower radiator hose connects to besides the radiator. It looks like there is some rust right where it connects and is leaking a tiny bit. and if it is replacable where can i get it.


thanx

There's an adapter that connects to the back of the waterpump housing. It's probably the gasket there that's leaking.

Is it possible to buy another one of these? Even at the dealer? Im thinking of just replacing the entire cooling system over the next year. I want to restore the car to its new origional beauty.

I'm sure the dealer sells them. If not, Rock Auto would. Is it the part itself, or is it the gasket?

Its the part itself. right after the hose goes on it, there is a little rust. I just wanted to know if it was a part of the engine or just a water inlet/outlet which you explained. so over the next year im gonna peice togeather a new cooling system then install it one of these weekends.

Yeah, it's a seperate piece.