Thread: Coolant Hoses

I use genuine except for the top hose (good brand silicone) as the new genuine hoses weep back through the plies, the vulcanising on the tees isn't great.
Oh, and a silicone blank on the oil cooler outlet.

Hoses are one spot in particular i won't scrimp and take a risk

I purchased my hoses on eBay which seems to work out cheaper than buying from online retailers when postage is required. Cost under $200 for "most" of the hoses on two orders (still haven't got my head around the complexities of the d2 cooling circuit yet, lol). Hoses were described as EOM, and they do look much like the originals, but made in Pakistan. Been on for a only a couple of weeks but no leaks or any dramas with installation. Time will tell how long they will hold up, I guess.

Originally Posted by d2dave

Whilst my engine is out I want to change my coolant hoses, as they all the originals since new.

What are you using. Looking at genuine I would need to sell a kidney to fund this.

Are after market ok? Best place to buy?

Collectively over a period of time I have purchased all new “genuine” hoses. Latterly adding an OEM thermostat, a water pump and new rad to the pile of stuff to refit. The most expensive hose is the top hose - don’t go cheap with this one. Roverlord is where I got my hoses.

Does Mackay still make hoses in Australia? They made the hoses for the Perentie and a number of Aussie built cars.

Originally Posted by rick130

Oh, and a silicone blank on the oil cooler outlet.

I'm guessing this is because of turbo heat, yes?

Where can I get one of these? I looked on ebay and could only find them in China.

Originally Posted by onebob

Roverlord is where I got my hoses.

I looked there and he had no hoses, only thermostat.

Put simply - pattern parts are usually made from Generation one OE.

Over time the OE get updated (eg TD5 top hose to stop it rubbing) but the Pattern Parts do not.

Tread carefully

Or go full Silicone $$

Are silicon hosed that good. I had always thought they were, but some recent research has suggested otherwise.