Well, it has been an all day ordeal but the Nova is fixed. The International service and parts center in Dallas decided to take a looooong holiday and is closed until Monday. None of the local auto parts stores have any listings for the 2008 International 4200 hoses. Not to be out done, I made three trips to O'Riley's Auto Parts with measurements and dimensions and found that a Gates 21743, although about 9" has to be cut off, will work just fine. The reservoir end of the hose is 1 1/4" and the water pump end is 1".
The second problem is finding the ethylene high mileage antifreeze that is called for in the owners manual. I had to go to a TA truck stop to find it and it took almost 4 gallons at $11.95 per gallon to refill after I lost quite a bit when I unhooked the damaged hose from the water pump.
Bottom line, all is fixed and ready for the next adventure.
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2008 SuperNova (6331)
2011 Jeep Wrangler (Toad)
Now: 2011 Winnebago Journey Express
2011 Silverado 4x4 Texas Edition Extended Cab (Toad)
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