Hi guys, is there a off-the-shelf hose for the connection between water-pump and inlet manifold. I am not that happy with my silicone coolant hose 'fix' at the moment; it's leak-tight for now but doesn't look "right".
I would have though this would have been a common issue and fixed with a custom hose from someone?
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I know; it’s a little thing and actually seals OK. I had a leak was from the temperature sensor I only hand tightened when seeing if everything fitted and a valley gasket leak (re-used old composite gasket!). For some reason the connections don’t have a bugle on the end and are smooth.
Scrap yard hunt is a good idea. Not been on one of those for years. There used to be a good one near Norwich who let you onto the cars to pull things off...bet H&S have shut them down now
Scrap yard hunt is a good idea. Not been on one of those for years. There used to be a good one near Norwich who let you onto the cars to pull things off...bet H&S have shut them down now
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I know; it’s a little thing and actually seals OK. I had a leak was from the temperature sensor I only hand tightened when seeing if everything fitted and a valley gasket leak (re-used old composite gasket!). For some reason the connections don’t have a bugle on the end and are smooth.
Scrap yard hunt is a good idea. Not been on one of those for years. There used to be a good one near Norwich who let you onto the cars to pull things off...bet H&S have shut them down now
Scrap yard hunt is a good idea. Not been on one of those for years. There used to be a good one near Norwich who let you onto the cars to pull things off...bet H&S have shut them down now
I do the same with that hose. It doesnt look quite right but it works just fine.
You can get Samco to make you a bespoke hose if you give them a drawing. I'm sure Coops had his done like this. But that costs money as opposed to a short section of straight silicone hose costing peanuts.
You can get Samco to make you a bespoke hose if you give them a drawing. I'm sure Coops had his done like this. But that costs money as opposed to a short section of straight silicone hose costing peanuts.
Perry Stephenson
MGB GT + Rover V8
9.62 @ 137.37mph
Now looking for 8 seconds with a SBC engine
Roose have done all my hoses for my v8
90% of them one offs
90% of them one offs
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts.
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk