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 Post subject: top radiator hose el xr8/v8 (help)!!!!!
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:30 pm 
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hi all i have just brought a top radiator hose for my xr8, the first one leaked from the metal pipe out of the hose i took it back and now the other one they gave me is doing the same thing, i have just found out that they had them all recalled and they got a new supplier, now the new supplier has the same problem, so if anyone can help im trying to chase up a second hand one that doesnt leak, hope to hear from someone soon thanks.......................
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:32 pm 
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keep trying with new hoses, no point going for second hand! Try a different shop perhaps?

 

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:35 pm 
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the new hoses should of been fixed by now.

that recall was a couple months back. what is the actual part number on the hose?

 

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 Post subject: top radiator hose
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:37 pm 
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cant try another shop as they get there supplies from the same place as they are a ford part only, no after market
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 Post subject: top hose
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:39 pm 
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it is the new part no one has any old ones left as they were sent back, plus i spoke to bayford spares in melb and he told me the new ones also leak in the same place regards
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:45 pm 
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the part number is EC 8260 A1MC made on 03/07
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:03 pm 
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Just take the old hose to a plumbing supply shop and buy a 90 degree threaded spigot 3/8 outside diameter, use a bit of silicon sealant and you're in business! Mine's lasted over 200,000kms - hose is getting a bit soft now-will reuse the fitting on the new hose when I replace it. Total cost including silastic about $9.00, and it doesn't constantly leak and de-pressurise the cooling system.

 

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 Post subject: RADIATOR HOSE
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:07 pm 
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hi again, now decided to get a stainless steel one made from a eng, or ill have to do is add the hoses on the end
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:04 pm 
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I had the same problem as you bought one off ebay from a parts supplier and had no problems. They are still selling them on there $ 45.00 i think
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Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:31 am 
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YEP!! A stainless pipe with pipe welded in would fix it....

 

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