Radiator overflow pipe

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Classiccars
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Radiator overflow pipe

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Looked on ebay for a new green overflow pipe.shows a cheap one for mini.wondering if the same as minor.Anybody know please
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Re: Radiator overflow pipe

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I would say it’s ok.

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Re: Radiator overflow pipe

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Thanks I thought so
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Re: Radiator overflow pipe

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The Mini radiator is much narrower than the Minor radiator therefore the Mini overflow pipe I suspect may be too short to clear the bottom of the engine bay. You do not want engine coolant exiting the overflow pipe and pooling inside the engine bay especially as there is a chassis leg vent hole not too far from the bottom of the radiator.
I would advise that you get the right pipe from ESM which will not break the bank.

https://www.morrisminorspares.com/cooli ... ry-p829631

The original overflow was black and rubber. The correct pipe is available from Moss Europe
Procure a overall length that exits below the engine bay.

https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/hose-radi ... soc=136619

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Re: Radiator overflow pipe

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Mmm, didn’t consider the length aspect. Follow Phil’s advice

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Re: Radiator overflow pipe

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Will do thanks all
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