Lubricant for radiator hoses

I'm assembling the radiator hoses right now, by splicing different hose ends to common tubes.


What can I use to lubricate the inside of the hoses so they slip on and off easily. Thinking long term, so when I change the water pump or installing the expansion tank, I don't crush the sheet metal sleeve ends on the radiator. Would anti-sieze work? Something that holds up to heat.

 

I've used white lithium grease on ribbed connections for ease of removal.

 

Good ol cheap lithium grease works fine and you dont need much.

 

Two drops of dish soap works for me, might not be as permanent as Lith. grease.

 

For 40 years I have used good wheel bearing grease

 

Soap has always made them stick more for me after they have been on there for awhile. I used to use a small film of lithium grease. They slide great even after being on there for a while. Problem is, any kind of petro product will soften/deteriorate the rubber over time. With all of the electrolysis issues/cooling system corrosion that some manufacturers are having lately(getting O/T here-sorry), I now use dielectric grease for my hose lube. Hard to let go of using the lith grease, it works so good.

 

I've used lithium grease like above ,gojo hand cream, straight antifreeze as lubes - but for removal nothing beats a radiator hose pick to break the seal

 

K-Y personal lube works good! water based and works great for seals plus "it's some slippery stuff!"

 

We sale a product in our parts store called Sil-Glyde and it comes in a greasy like tube or in a spray can. Really great stuff for rubber as it is a lubricant. Works really good in the winter when the rubber door seals stick and you can't open a door? If you remember to lube the rubber door gasket with this once a year it won't stick and tear. Also is great for glass channels as a lubricant and makes the old car windows go up and down much easier. Another staple that car folks should have in thier arsenal of shop supplies.

 

never seize works really good

 

I used the suggestion above of the dielectric silicone grease. It was amazing the difference it made, and I too think it will work well long term.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

Thats what she said !!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry just had to!