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Size of top hose
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:48 am
by jagnut66
Hi,
Can someone tell me the diameter of the Radiator top hose?
Many thanks,
Mike.
Re: Size of top hose
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:30 pm
by moggiethouable
1" inside diameter.
Re: Size of top hose
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 6:06 pm
by jagnut66
Many thanks.
Mike.
Re: Size of top hose
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:36 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
You can use a concertina one which gives a bit of flexibility for movement between engine and radiator, or a straight hose cut from a reel which would be cheaper but would not give this flexibility.
Re: Size of top hose
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:17 am
by jagnut66
My problem is that the (branded - mentioning no names) 'ribbed' hoses sold by suppliers (as reinforced) keep splitting after a very short period of usage, so now I am sourcing a proper reinforced one locally to see if this is better.
If I am successful I will post details on here to keep anyone interested informed.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: Size of top hose
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:39 pm
by moggiethouable
I fitted a concertina type in silicone just 3000 miles ago and its good as new, as it should be after just 3k miles I suppose.