JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE NOW FIXED

[lambrettalad]

I am just about to get a sledge hammer and beat my new bottom hose to let it know how much it has ****** me off by not fitting even after a lovely long soak in very warm water,and lovingly rubbed with lubrication

[liammonty]

Try boiling water- I had this trouble recently (ending in skinned knuckles etc) with a very old Unipart hose... Boiling water just did it...

[bmcecosse]

What kind of hose is it - that doesn't fit?? Does it not fit at both ends - or just one ??

[lambrettalad]

Roy it's the block end,given up for today,but i will not be beaten by a bit of rubber.

but it's .....................starting to sound good

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

What 'lubrication' was used? Try a smear of vaseline and prying it on with a screwdriver.

Also, BEFORE you fit the hose, ensure the Jubilee clips are already loosely on the hose. This will save much (more) swearing and cursing!

[lambrettalad]

Now fixed new top,bottom and 92 degree thermostat,haven't tackled the by-pass yet,the heater is quiet a bit warmer,just in time for the cold weather about to cross our way

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

No point touching the by-pass if it isn't leaking, especially after you have already drained the water once.

[bmcecosse]

It gives faster/better heater action -especially in town traffic/engine idling.

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

Got a bellows 'stat in mine I think 88C which does a good job.