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how many hoses
« on: 03 June 2009, 19:39:58 »
how many hoses attached to the cooling system run behind the engine?

i have a coolant leak, i went for a ten minute drive and lost 3litres/ 6 pints of water! quite severe i think :o

i have changed the HBV and replaced the two hoses from bulkhead to hbv. i gona change other but wanted to know if i should get my hands on any others just in case :(

any help please :y

also not running ac as out of gas
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Re: how many hoses
« Reply #1 on: 03 June 2009, 19:42:08 »
rather than change parts, pull the plenum off, and then with the aid of a spare cap and a valve, pressurise cooling to around 10psi.  Then have a good looksie :)
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Re: how many hoses
« Reply #2 on: 03 June 2009, 19:43:44 »
i did manage to get me hands on valve today so might have a go at that at wknd, thanx :y
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Re: how many hoses
« Reply #3 on: 03 June 2009, 19:48:30 »
and keep to 10psi. Don't whack in 20 or 30psi from a tyre
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Re: how many hoses
« Reply #4 on: 03 June 2009, 19:50:34 »
just read the how to on pressure cap. says no more than 16 but ill stick to ten like you say

thanx :y
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Re: how many hoses
« Reply #5 on: 03 June 2009, 19:51:28 »
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just read the how to on pressure cap. says no more than 16 but ill stick to ten like you say

thanx :y
a little more would be safe, but 10 is low and should show it up nicely
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