Thread: Radiator Hose

Mine has some fuel hose slipped over with a hose clamp on each end. The section is about 100mm long. It doesn't leek but my new top radiator hose does even after I just replaced it last week.

Happy Days.

Originally Posted by joel0407

Mine has some fuel hose slipped over with a hose clamp on each end. The section is about 100mm long. It doesn't leek but my new top radiator hose does even after I just replaced it last week.

Happy Days.

Thanks Joel,
I have used some poly tube and a couple of cable ties as a quick fix - pipe doesn't appear to be pressurised. However I would like to replace if there is no compelling reason to do otherwise.

Originally Posted by paulk

There is a small hose (5mm?) running across top of radiator to expansion tank.
Mine has broken - old age i guess. My research reveals that it may be part number PCH 000360.

Hose / Pipe Expansion Tank To Pipe (Britpart) PCH116380 PCH000360 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Can the forum confirm this and maybe advise best place to source a new one or if joining existing one is OK?
Many Thanks

Yes that is the pipe that connects radiator to expansion tank. They do get brittle and crack and break with old age. Also watch the outlet on the tank when you are working around it, say on the airbox, as it can snap off quite easily too

Cheers Scott

Thanks Scott,
the tank outlet appears to be a flexible hose, about 50mm long, which connects to this pipe, same at expansion tank end. Best to replace the pipe. I'll order a replacement.

Originally Posted by joel0407

Mine has some fuel hose slipped over with a hose clamp on each end. The section is about 100mm long. It doesn't leek but my new top radiator hose does even after I just replaced it last week.

Happy Days.

Does it leak at the tank or at the motor? If it is at the motor ensure the spigot outlet is absolutely clean as any corrosion will cause it to leak. I did mine twice before I took it off and wire wheeled it on the bench grinder!
Also the hoses have an alignment mark on each end and a corresponding 1 on the motor spigot and the radiator tank. Also make sure the clamps are square on the hoses and located properly . There are sealing ridges on the pipes that cannot have a clamp crisscrossed on it.

Cheers Scott