Both upper and lower radiator hoses have cracked on my 98 Cherokee SE 2.5L/4cyl LHD with AC and manual transmission. Where can I find correct replacements? We have ordered half a dozen that all say they work on this car but none are even close in shape and length, including from a dealer. We have an upper that is close and may work. But the lower is a real challenge. Suggestions? Do I need to have one made from silicone?

 

Whow, even Rockauto dont have your hose. One rare bird.

However in a pinch, try a universal flexable hose....

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dac-81261?
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they make these style in different lengths and diameters, some even have different diameter on each end. these are used by many a kit car, or custom builder. Summit Racing and other have them. I used them when I stuck a Buick 3.8 V6 in an aircooled Porsche!

another options is take your hose to the parts store, ask to go inback to the hose stock and find something that is close. you may even cut and splice hoses together using a metal pipe section and hose clamps for splice. And yes I did this for a custom install too.


Good luck

 

I have had the same problem since I got my 2.5L Cherokee.
EVERY hose I have bought has not fit right, and ALWAYS leaks.
In the coming weeks I am going to swap in a 4.0 radiator, fan system, and of course the hoses too.

By doing this I can also swap in the larger AC condenser too.

 

Thank you! Very helpful. A custom silicone fab shop can do but has a 50-pc min...49 more than I need. Will check into your suggestion next!

 

Something like this looks like it might work too: