TEEKAY Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I haven't replaced them but might? Buddy works at a Saab/Volvo shop gave me the parts box from my hg job and there were some random clips in it that may fit.I've heard horror stories of rubber hoses that aren't oem, that said the oem hose is known for failure. I don't know anything of the brand that made yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catback Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 going back to the original issue - is the coolant leak issue resolved? Coolant hose resolved the engine life threatening condition? As for the clips, if you're building a church, then I would get a copy of VIDA and be prepared to order lots of plastic clips. On a car of this vintage, the plastic breaks down and gets brittle. Disturbing the plastic will often result in breakage - hence, if you're building a church........If this is a show vehicle, your pride and joy, something you care to eat off of, then you are in for a great joy - and a lot of work. I applaud you.If this car is simply a daily driver, doesn't leak fluids and gets you to and from reliably then leave well enough alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hi all, If you zoom in on my new radiator hose on post there seems a small mark on th hose.Today I noticed it to be a slash\cut that is not deep and wonder if I should followup and get a brand new replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEEKAY Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Flesh wound it's probably ok. If it were me I'd change it. I'd also try to figure out where it came from :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phixion Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'd replace that too, better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 It's bloody back! Wet patch and run down the side of radiator? Also noted the Green coolant is now yellow again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Right so the first shows the run of coolant if you enlarge it..... The second shows the end of the pipe on radiator....is this attached correctly? How do I remove the gap between sentences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Took it back to mechanic and he pressure tested and could not see the source of leak. It had crusted up around top of hose(connects to radiator) that can be seen in picture with "slash" mark(lot worse than small yellow line), mechanic took pics and sending to hose company to get another hose under warranty. Also mentioned that not sure why coolant changing colour....but head gasket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 New pipe 11am tomorrow morning being installed....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 So they replaced pipe but it is different to last replaced pipe? Need to go back in 2weeks as they had no coolant to flush the system and top up expansion tank! Picture of new hose too big to upload? Hose info states PPS 87432040 EPDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEEKAY Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 10 hours ago, PLANT said: So they replaced pipe but it is different to last replaced pipe? Need to go back in 2weeks as they had no coolant to flush the system and top up expansion tank! Picture of new hose too big to upload? Hose info states PPS 87432040 EPDM This fella? http://www.proparts.se/en/artiklar/radiator-hose-47.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yep thats the one....any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 So this is the 2nd replacement hose and huge mess from directly under the hole in the plastic protector underneath the car. I have now put an ice cream container under the hole to see if anymore liquid leaks.....where from is still a bloody mystery as I cannot see any leaks in top radiator hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenone Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 ummm...radiator is leaking instead of the hose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 But all pressure tests not revealing radiator leaking? There is fluid in my ice cream container.....going to give it a week as only teaspoon amount so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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