# 2005 Buick Rendezvous - How do I connect these hoses? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** buick\ **Created:** [November 30, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669 "2022-11-30T16:54:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![blackrover60](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e56c9b/32.png) [@blackrover60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackrover60)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669/1 "2022-11-30T16:54:25Z")
cantnt get two small hoses back on water pipe please help ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669/2 "2022-11-30T17:03:00Z")
Sorry, but I doubt you’re close enough for me to be of any help. ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669/3 "2022-11-30T18:44:44Z")
2 things to try… 1. put a little lube like soapy water on the inside of the hose. 2. heat the hose with a hair dryer to soften the hose a little. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669/4 "2022-11-30T21:34:45Z")
Cars shouldn’t run 100% water in cooling system. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-how-do-i-connect-these-hoses/187669/5 "2022-11-30T22:25:09Z")
Good advice by WW above, heat and lube are quite effective when installing a balky rubber hose over a fitting. I’ve used both soapy water and occasionally a little silicone grease. There’s often a problem getting your hands in position to install the hoses too., space is limited. For small diameter hoses these specialty tools can help w/that problem. > **[Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers, 3 Piece](https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-long-reach-hose-grip-pliers-37909.html)** > > Amazing deals on this Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers 3Pc at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices. I’ve also used home-plumbing tools sometimes in a pinch, basin wrench types of tools are available in various sizes. Google “basin wrench” to see what I mean. Oil filter wrenches can sometimes work too, for larger diameter hoses. Make sure of course hose diameter is correct size for the fitting. If hose is too small it will never fit. And be sure to put the clamp over the hose first.