Topic: cooling (Read 2009 times)

bored bigyin54 · « **on:** 03 October 2011, 10:59:02 »

hi guys i just lost all my water what pipes are at the back off the engine i think one has gone somewhere

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #1 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:04:04 »

i forgot to say its a 2.5 v6 elite

TheBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:06:12 »

HBV is most likely, but occasionally the helter skelter rubber pipe splits

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #3 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:07:34 »

what is hpv

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:08:39 »

hbv i am getting fed up with spending money on it now

albitz · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:11:01 »

Heater bypass valve. sits at the back of the engine.black plastic thing,looks like a little starship enterprise.has coolant pipes going into it. I believe they are around £35 from VX.not really hard to change, just need pliers to squeeze the hose clips to reomove the hoses.A bit awkward to get at though. Need to remove the wipers and scuttle panel really.

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:26:21 »

is there a how to for the hbv on the maintenance page

Andy B · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:35:06 »

Quote from: bigyin54 on 03 October 2011, 11:26:21

is there a how to for the hbv on the maintenance page

Yes ........... quite easily found.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90574.0

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #8 on:** 03 October 2011, 11:47:56 »

thanks andy b just gettin fed up spending money

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 October 2011, 12:12:02 »

somebody fancy doing it for me

Andy B · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 October 2011, 12:15:32 »

Quote from: bigyin54 on 03 October 2011, 12:12:02

somebody fancy doing it for me

I would, if I was closer

albitz · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 October 2011, 12:15:59 »

Question is Bigyin - are there any members who live near to you ? $:-\$

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 October 2011, 12:26:01 »

i dont know any one in south wales close to me

Andy B · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 October 2011, 12:56:31 »

Quote from: bigyin54 on 03 October 2011, 12:26:01

i dont know any one in south wales close to me

maybe James http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=5519 could help ..... $:-\$ $:-\$

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 October 2011, 13:36:24 »

got the new hbv now its time to fit it

Andy B · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 October 2011, 13:52:52 »

Quote from: bigyin54 on 03 October 2011, 13:36:24

got the new hbv now its time to fit it

Follow the guide, take your time & if you get stuck I'm sure there'll be someone around to advise.

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 October 2011, 14:17:57 »

in the guide it says clips to me it looks like torx screws not sure if i shloud take them out

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 October 2011, 14:29:04 »

Quote from: bigyin54 on 03 October 2011, 14:17:57

in the guide it says clips to me it looks like torx screws not sure if i shloud take them out

Along the bottom of the windscreen?

They turn through 90 degrees and then lift out. Once the first one has come out it'll be obvious.

albitz · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 October 2011, 15:10:01 »

Theres a torx screw at the end(s?) of the scuttle panel.

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 October 2011, 15:14:07 »

its all done now i got to figure out how to get pips off not much room in there

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 October 2011, 15:15:53 »

need long pliers for that

Osprey · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 October 2011, 15:40:47 »

These work fine because they grip the clip and won't let go until you're ready - Halfords and various other places sell them:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-3397-Hose-Clip-Pliers/dp/B0039UHIIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317652472&sr=8-1

I'm told these are even better but haven't tried them:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-89793-Remote-Hose-Pliers/dp/B000PJ8GXO/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1317652557&sr=1-1

Don't be afraid to give the whole thing a good tug to get it closer to where you can access it. And don't forget where each pipe connects.

Best of luck

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #22 on:** 03 October 2011, 15:48:07 »

got to get my shovels in there first me and my big hands

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #23 on:** 03 October 2011, 16:19:53 »

well i cant do it no room for my big hands

Gaffers · « **Reply #24 on:** 03 October 2011, 16:23:18 »

I have no issue doing this job and I have huge diggers. Perseverence

albitz · « **Reply #25 on:** 03 October 2011, 16:33:17 »

It wont matter if your a bit brutal in getting the old one off.use some kind of lube on the ends of the hoses when putting the new one on and it should be easy enough.Shame there isnt someone nearby to lend a hand or give a bit of advice.
Expect a few cuts and grazes when youve finished though,thats part of the HBV changing job.Hands can be forced into places they shouldnt really fir if your determined enough.

s7eve v6 24v · « **Reply #26 on:** 03 October 2011, 16:53:29 »

done mine the other day and i have big hands so no excuse,just got to be a bit rough with it

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #27 on:** 03 October 2011, 17:50:52 »

thats me done i can not get in there i hate those clips i will change them when i get them of to the ones u can do up with a socket

albitz · « **Reply #28 on:** 03 October 2011, 18:01:20 »

And if you overtighten the ones you can do up with a socket you will break the pipe inlets on the new HBV.

I think you need to get hold off a pair of long nose mole grips or pliers to help you get the clips off.

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #29 on:** 03 October 2011, 18:51:11 »

well i have given up now its easy to say when u got strengh in the hands i cant grip anything

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #30 on:** 04 October 2011, 09:37:25 »

still not done who ever put that there should be shoot

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