Morris Minor Owners Club

Hello all,
I intended to change a bottom hose so ordered a new one on line. It arrived and all looked well until I came to fit it. Its markedly different to the one I was replacing so much so that if I mount it on the water pump, the heater outlet doesn't line up or even reach it. I just wondered if anyone else has had the same problem? I've never had any before so assumed everything on my Morris was standard. Its not a problem to "tweak" the copper heater pipe a bit but if I did, the connection to the bottom hose would then be quite close to the exhaust manifold flange. A case of "modern" spare parts?

I’ve attached a photo of the two - Old one on the left, new one on the right.

Best wishes, Colin.[[frame][/frame]

C'est la vie.........

A quick 'google of morris minor bottom hose gives photos of same and both sorts can be found. If you follow the link 'visit page' it takes you to the relevant supplier. There is one on ebay (made by Gates) that looks to match your original, priced at £8.99.

Perhaps the difference depends on which side of the cylinder head the copper tube is fixed?

Someone on here must know!

Regards.