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Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE :(
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:48 pm
by 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
Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE :(
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:15 pm
by 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...
Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE :(
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:14 pm
by bmcecosse
What kind of hose is it - that doesn't fit?? Does it not fit at both ends - or just one ??
Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE :(
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:53 pm
by 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
Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE :(
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:14 pm
by 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!
Re: DUMPED IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE now FIXED
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:34 pm
by 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
Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE NOW FIXED
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:28 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
No point touching the by-pass if it isn't leaking, especially after you have already drained the water once.
Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE NOW FIXED
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:23 pm
by bmcecosse
It gives faster/better heater action -especially in town traffic/engine idling.
Re: JUST DUMPED ALL IT'S WATER ALL OVER THE DRIVE NOW FIXED
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:45 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
Got a bellows 'stat in mine I think 88C which does a good job.