Parts for your 1988 Suzuki Jimny-Radiator hose

1988 Suzuki Jimny (Sierra) Radiator Hose — Purpose, Care and When to Replace

A radiator hose is absolutely relevant and fitted to the 1988 Suzuki Jimny (sold in Australia/New Zealand as the Sierra, SJ413). This is backed by the Suzuki factory service manual for SJ410/SJ413 cooling systems, the official Suzuki parts catalogues listing upper and lower radiator hoses for these models, and well-known repair guides like Gregory’s Service and Repair Manual for Suzuki Sierra and the Haynes Suzuki SJ/Samurai manual. These sources clearly show the Jimny/Sierra uses moulded upper and lower radiator hoses to move coolant between the engine and radiator.

On a 1988 Jimny, the radiator hoses do the unglamorous heavy lifting of cooling. The upper hose carries hot coolant from the engine to the radiator