Custom Top Hose

rossnunn · Unread post by **rossnunn** » 25 Jun 2005, 22:52

THe rad in my ZX was nackered so I've used the one out of the 1.9D scrapper.
I need a new top hose made, as I can't find anything that is right. I have a few that are close but most crease.
Any ideas??

vanny · Unread post by **vanny** » 25 Jun 2005, 23:41

easiest method is to do it with Samco hoses or similar and all the proper joins, probelm is that it will cost a right fortune. Have a hunt around and there will be companies making custom hoses but usually for strange things like tractors and diggers and things!

rossnunn · Unread post by **rossnunn** » 25 Jun 2005, 23:52

ok will do the shape is quite easy, the output at the top of the rad is at 45 degrees & then in turns left into the side of the engine/thermostat housing

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 26 Jun 2005, 00:46

Our local Motor Factor has a big box of assorted hoses that they use as a form of lucky dip for odd ones. I also understand Gates do a range of generic hoses with bends in them that are intended to be trimmed to fit. I used one of these to replace the funny little "L" shaped hose on the 205 that runs from the thermostat housing to the SAD.

rossnunn · Unread post by **rossnunn** » 26 Jun 2005, 00:58

oh right, maybe i'll take a wonder to my local MF then see what they can do