Belt & Lower Radiator Hose

[DntBrnDPig]

Can anyone take a picture of the clearance between the belt and the lower radiator hose? It almost looks like on mine that the belt has notched out the hose for clearance. Don't think i have any leaks but it just seems incredibly tight.

[Bensdexta]

Well known problem.

Some hoses give more clearance than others. Try twisting the hose to give a bit more clearance.

With mine I ended up cutting a 2" piece out of a tin can and tie-wrapping it around the hose to protect it from the belt. Seems to have worked.

[DntBrnDPig]

Thanks! Makes me feel better