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  1. 27th June 2021, 07:21 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2dave View Post
    What about the Cummins PG Planinum that I use? Will it work ok with silicone hoses?

    From what I am reading I guess something like the link below must be junk?

    Silicone Coolant Hose in Blue Suitable for Discovery 2 2.5L TD5 Vehicles (Includes:Full coolant Kit) (7 hose kit) - BA 10760 - BEARMACH Branded - Bearmach
    I haven't had any leaks yet with my Samco and Pioneer hoses, but I've only been running the Cummins coolant for abour 8 months

    The genuine top hose leaked like a sieve with genuine (Caltex) OAT.


    That Bearmach house is UK made so hopefully ok.
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  2. 27th June 2021, 07:41 PM #22
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    Rick, are you using PG Platinum?
    Dave.

    I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."


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    Quote Originally Posted by d2dave View Post
    Rick, are you using PG Platinum?
    Yep
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    Thumbs down Buy quality or....

    I agree with Tombie re Samco..

    Have purchased the oil cooler blanking plugs from Racebikebitzuk(via ebay)

    $30 freight from UK, hence I bought 2 with quality clamps for $54. Part No. BCP/19-RED.

    DO NOT BUY blanking plugs from Supacr@p..3mm thick on the sides, 1mm on the end! Built to fail...

    And don't ask how I know..

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    Quote Originally Posted by mylesaway View Post
    I agree with Tombie re Samco..

    Have purchased the oil cooler blanking plugs from Racebikebitzuk(via ebay)

    $30 freight from UK, hence I bought 2 with quality clamps for $54. Part No. BCP/19-RED.

    DO NOT BUY blanking plugs from Supacr@p..3mm thick on the sides, 1mm on the end! Built to fail...

    And don't ask how I know..

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    Williams Race Parts on the Gold Coast stock the blanking hoses too (Samco)
    That's where I bought mine.
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  6. 29th June 2021, 06:42 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by mylesaway View Post
    I agree with Tombie re Samco..

    Have purchased the oil cooler blanking plugs from Racebikebitzuk(via ebay)

    $30 freight from UK, hence I bought 2 with quality clamps for $54. Part No. BCP/19-RED.

    DO NOT BUY blanking plugs from Supacr@p..3mm thick on the sides, 1mm on the end! Built to fail...

    And don't ask how I know..

    Cheers
    Mackay BC19 5mm all round, filled 1/3 with silicone adhesive/sealant and popped on. $20 for 2 at AUTOPRO Elizabeth . Supercheap had them $17 each on special order.
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    OEM hoses

    I remember MANY years ago, travelling with an RAA service mechanic to collect an HK Holden with a blown water hose. It was 13 months old.
    But then, I have had 13 year old cars with original hoses.
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    I had an old Patrol that had it's own version of the secret hose hiding under the water pump. I touched at at about the 25 year mark and it cracked like Land Rover interior plastic lol.
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    Silicon

    Quote Originally Posted by d2dave View Post
    Are silicon hosed that good. I had always thought they were, but some recent research has suggested otherwise.
    Was surprised to read this, so did do some! Whilst some is anecdotal and difficult to take as gospel, did find an article that pointed to a release from Gates, the way I read it, essentially it says in extreme conditions (take a TD5 engine bay as extreme) to use Silicon hoses but beware that they actually are porous and will constantly lose fluid and potentially this to detrimental levels if not checked.

    https://www.gatesaustralia.com.au/~/...erformance.pdf

    The issue of quality of silicone as with any product is still suck it and see...
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    PG Platinum is by far the best option, I've been using it for 8 years in the D2 and the last 4 years on the RRC as its also suitable where non OAT is specified.

    Previously used Cat ELC for a couple of years in the D2 but the PG tech wise stacks up far better.

    Having changed the top hose last night and having to retrieve the bleed bung that fell away from the hose, pulled off the 10 year old water outlet and other than the normal diecast darkening from the coolant doing its job, the inside of the head was a beautiful clean shiny light bronze tint and absolute zero corrosion anywhere inside it or the water outlet.

    I just fitted the Bearmach upgrade top hose which has the thermoplastic tees in it, I still can't justify the cost of silicone over the known issues with it.
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