Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
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Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Hello all,
I recently discovered that one of the heater hoses on my car (late 1000) has perished and I have therefore acquired some new heater hoses to fit.
Whilst I guess that in principle it should be a relatively straightforward job - i.e. drain coolant, remove & replace hoses and refill - I can forsee some potential problems: mainly the problem of coolant spilling into the car when the heater matrix ends of the hoses are removed, and possible air locks etc when refilling.
Has anyone done this job before? If so, do you have any specific tips/advice so that the job is made a simple as possible for me?
Many thanks in advance.
Ryan
I recently discovered that one of the heater hoses on my car (late 1000) has perished and I have therefore acquired some new heater hoses to fit.
Whilst I guess that in principle it should be a relatively straightforward job - i.e. drain coolant, remove & replace hoses and refill - I can forsee some potential problems: mainly the problem of coolant spilling into the car when the heater matrix ends of the hoses are removed, and possible air locks etc when refilling.
Has anyone done this job before? If so, do you have any specific tips/advice so that the job is made a simple as possible for me?
Many thanks in advance.
Ryan
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
When I did mine I disconnected both hoses at the engine end and blew through them to get almost all of the water out of the matrix. A small amount still got spilt, but hardly any - a rag or two under the clips on the matrix will do the job.
There is no need to drain further coolant from the engine as the heater hoses are the highest point. Just pull them off, blow them through and you're done.
I remember it being a little fiddly but only taking about 15minutes start to finish.
Good luck.
Tom
There is no need to drain further coolant from the engine as the heater hoses are the highest point. Just pull them off, blow them through and you're done.
I remember it being a little fiddly but only taking about 15minutes start to finish.
Good luck.
Tom
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Many thanks for that - I'll follow your suggestion and hopefully it'll be a straightforward job!
Ryan Watson
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
I used 1ply silicone hoses when I did mine recently, they're cheaper than rubber ones which perish.
You want 13mm / 1/2" internal diameter, I found 3m was plenty[frame][/frame]
You want 13mm / 1/2" internal diameter, I found 3m was plenty[frame][/frame]
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Hi
Where did you get the silicone hoses from??
Alan
Where did you get the silicone hoses from??
Alan
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Alan,LUR759H wrote:Hi
Where did you get the silicone hoses from??
Alan
I highly recommend http://www.autosiliconehoses.com/
“The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound.” ― Marshall McLuhan
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
was it 13mm Silicone 1 Ply Radiator Heater Hose - 3 Metre - red that you ordered??
thank you
thank you
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Yep.LUR759H wrote:was it 13mm Silicone 1 Ply Radiator Heater Hose - 3 Metre - red that you ordered??
thank you
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- Minor Fan
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Just ordered my silicone hose from them having read this post. Many thanks for the tip!
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
For jobs like this where oil or water may get spilt you can use a disposable nappy as they soak up the spill and contain it, like on an infant (in theory)……
I have got the silicone hoses, fit and forget solution.
I have got the silicone hoses, fit and forget solution.
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
For older members, or those with grannies, the big Tena clones look useful, must remember to borrow some from mum.
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
My only gripe with the silicone hoses is that they attract all the grit and dust that's in the vicinity, so take care when fitting them not to leave them on the garage floor or whatever as they're rather hard to clean...
“The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound.” ― Marshall McLuhan
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Update - if anyone's buying these, go direct to their website and use the code ASHHOSE for 15% off!
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Get your hoses quick, I have just ordered mine and found they have a special offer of free postage for August. With the discount code provided by Bidz giving 15% off it's a good overall saving.
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excellent
just ordered mine
just ordered mine
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Thanks for the tips.Just bought hoses for my Wolseley,saved quite a lot!
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
This should turn into a picture thread, when everyone's fitted them.
Sorry Ryan!
Sorry Ryan!
“The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound.” ― Marshall McLuhan
Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
ordered mine wednesday night...
arrived this morning
thats quick
arrived this morning
thats quick
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Re: Renewing heater hoses on late 1000
Fitted mine the other day after the old dodgy heater tap exploded! (Hence the rusty water covering my engine bay).
Any tips on cleaning out the bay? Mr muscle and a hose? What about cleaning off the dizzy and electric bits? Cheers
Any tips on cleaning out the bay? Mr muscle and a hose? What about cleaning off the dizzy and electric bits? Cheers
1965 2Dr - She's called Lola