Thread: "Hidden" coolant hose leak

Sounds like you're referring to the oil cooler hose?

See the what happened to your D2 thread for just one post re this hose : See HERE
I'm not smart enough to link directly to a specific post, but the link takes you to page 676 of the thread, scroll down to post number #6758

In an update, this hose is blanked off, depending on the radiator type you have.
Later radiators don't have the oil cooler return lug on the lower driver side side tank, so the hose gets blanked(as in the image in the link).

Onebob also handily uploaded the tech update sheet too.

For further info on the updated setup, there are other threads re this oil cooler hose blanking mod .. but like I said, I think it all depends on what radiator type you have, and being an old vehicle now chances are that the radiator may have been changed .. possibly to the modern type where the lower ports are blanked off.

Hope that helps.

Years ago I was told and found the stepped ford falcon heater hose is the same diameters, just trim the hose to length. Available at most of the regular Repco, Burson type outlets.

Originally Posted by AK83

Sounds like you're referring to the oil cooler hose?

See the what happened to your D2 thread for just one post re this hose : See HERE
I'm not smart enough to link directly to a specific post, but the link takes you to page 676 of the thread, scroll down to post number #6758

In an update, this hose is blanked off, depending on the radiator type you have.
Later radiators don't have the oil cooler return lug on the lower driver side side tank, so the hose gets blanked(as in the image in the link).

Onebob also handily uploaded the tech update sheet too.

For further info on the updated setup, there are other threads re this oil cooler hose blanking mod .. but like I said, I think it all depends on what radiator type you have, and being an old vehicle now chances are that the radiator may have been changed .. possibly to the modern type where the lower ports are blanked off.

Hope that helps.

This picture here.

here's the part number - PBH101980

did a quick google search and a few suppliers have it
Cheers Lemo

You can get a silicone replacement also

Thanks for the help.

I've got two hoses in from T.R Spares. $5 each. It'll give me a spare just in case. They've just arrived so it's installation time.

I'll also check to my radiator. If I can block it off I'll seriously consider it. It looks like a fairly new radiator and all the other hoses are pretty new. It took me a couple of hours to get the old one off. Most of that was removing the heat shield on the exhaust manifold though. That bolt underneath the shield holding the bracket onto the manifold was tough. With a lot of swearing and penetrating oil I finally got it.

While I'm at it I might as well do a proper flush of the system.

Thanks again

On the rear of the heat shield, I cut a notch, so that you leave the bolt in place. It makes it easier to remove and place the heat shield.

Originally Posted by Bohica

On the rear of the heat shield, I cut a notch, so that you leave the bolt in place. It makes it easier to remove and place the heat shield.

I tossed the cursed thing into the waste metal bin 9 years ago - no ill effects at all since dispensing with it