coolant hoses

ralph · Post by **ralph** » 23 Mar 2004, 17:47

Anyone know where I can get coolant hoses for my Pug 205 Diesel - apart from a Peugeot dealer?
I need the thin long one which goes from the expansion tank to the radiator, and a rubber hose which goes from the metal section above the crankshaft pulley to behind the block.
GSF only sell top hoses for the 205.
Bet I'd be looking at £35-£40 to get these from a dealer.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 23 Mar 2004, 17:58

I would suggest a local motor factor for the hose if it standard internal diameter.
Some hoses on peugeots have different internal diameters at either end!, so it is wise to check this out. The simplest method is insert a bolt of a known diameter into the hose to check the internal diameter.
Other than the motor factors look for the peugeot owners club, yes there is one, who will have a list of suppliers.
Kevin

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 23 Mar 2004, 23:32

If you measure both ends, you should be able to find a piece of convoluted hose which will take the bend easily.

ralph · Post by **ralph** » 24 Mar 2004, 13:25

Thanks for the suggestions. I've been risking the head gasket with leaking hoses and a worn-out radiator for too long...

ralph · Post by **ralph** » 26 Mar 2004, 20:29

No joy with motor factors, so here's the result from JCT 600 Peugeot dealer:
Long thin hose which goes from expansion bottle to radiator £30.50 +VAT
Hose which goes behind block £5.
Given a radiator from GSF is only £40+VAT I was relieved when the bloke said he didn't have the £30 hose in stock. Time for a repair, me thinks.