6bolt radiator hose clearance issue.

[eclipse98GST]

I have a 6bolt in my 98 gst and the radiator hose hits the linkage to the shifter so it makes it really hard to shift. How can i fix this or am i suppose to use a 1g radiator or get a modified hose.

 

[BaddAssGst]

I know the 2g radiator is bigger then the 1g, which won't allow it to fit inside of the mounts. I was going to use a 2g radiator, but it wouldn't fit. I have the same problem with my 1g lower hose, it rubs on the linkage. I would just say to find a hose that is angled a little bit different.

 

[RavenX]

zip tie it to the front motor mount it will make the lower 1g radiator hose move a few inches so that it will give just enough room for the shift linkage. thats how i did it and it works. you could also cut the shift linkage too if you want you don't need that black piece

 

[Batmobile]

I had this problem also..I had cut the hose the first time..and it was a pain in da azz to shift..then I got smart(of course after the hose blew..) I put the same hose that the 2g awd call for and it works GREAT now...your having problems?? THats odd...

 

[eclipse98GST]

so your saying the 2g gsx hose will clear the linkage from the 6bolt to the 2g radiator.

Problems coming from a DSM, ha never would have thought

 

[Logue]

Some people modify there own hose and some people cut the counter wieght off the shifter. I have the cut counter wieght with a 1g radiator hose. Some poeple will say don't cut the counter wieght some will say do it. Your choice.

 

[spyder20]

grab a sawzall...cut the counter weight and you'll be alright....I don't have any shifting or rubbing issues and I can't remember if I used a 1g or 2g lower hose...but I don't have any rubbing on my 95 TSi with 6bolt

 

[Batmobile]

so your saying the 2g gsx hose will clear the linkage from the 6bolt to the 2g radiator.

Problems coming from a DSM, ha never would have thought

ya it worked
hasn't caused no problems and HELL there is a bigg shifting differnce.

 

[BGRIPTP]

How will it feel different without the counterweight? I also have this same problem.

 

[spyder20]

It doesn't really 'feel' different...it really helps if you're making your own short route fmic pipes because it cleans up the area right there...

 

[kevingst]

I used the 1g hose and cutting the counterweight made a HUGE difference in feel. But that's only because I've been driving for over a year with the counterweight on and getting resistance from it pushing against the hose. Actually, I just cut the counterweight off this morning...now 2nd,4th, and R go in like buttah!

 

[patsevo8]

I used a radiatior hose froma 89-91(give or take) chevy lower hose. It fits better than perfect. Of course I had to cut a little, not much though.

 

[BluemeanieTSi]

i *think* that's what i used too i found it in the back of our truck and it worked really good

 

[DsMWookie]

Why not use a flexible radiator hose? thats what I got on my car...

 

[eclipse98GST]

can you be a little more specific when you say an 89-91 chevy.

 

[BluemeanieTSi]

can you be a little more specific when you say an 89-91 chevy.

no i found it in the back of my truck i dont' know what it's from

 

[patsevo8]

Just your typical 1/4 ton chev..

 

[eclipse98GST]

did you still have to cut your counterweights with the hose from the 89-91 chevy or did you have to cut the hose?

 

[patsevo8]

No I didn't have to cut any counter weights. It fit better than perfect.

 

[BluemeanieTSi]

No I didn't have to cut any counter weights. It fit better than perfect.

the one i had curved out around the weight