Coolant/Heater hoses

[djgritt]

Monaro - those stupid hoses that get rubbed/cut almost by default - firstly, what a flaw that is! Secondly, has anyone devised a way of protecting them further than just cable tying them up to the bulkhead to gain some clearance?

Any form of additional shields or anything?

I have seen that mine has evidence of damage, so I will be replacing them soon and want to know if there is anything I can do to try to prevent it from reoccurring or at least extending their life a lot more...

Edited by djgritt on Tuesday 25th October 15:21

[mfp4073]

I just used a black half inch thick heavy duty foam pad, and secured it with a wide cable tie to the heater pipe itself. The pad rests up against the cylinder head, which is the bit that would usually slice through the rubber pipe.
That job was done years ago, and Its still OK to this day!

John

[vxr2010]

i take it this post is the r8 issue , monaro has one too at the back of the engine from memory ?

[djgritt]

Sorry, I do mean on a Monaro.... will edit OP.

[L2VXR]

I repositioned the hose's behind the clutch pipe

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=143...

[bigwheel]

Cable tied mine back, a long time ago.
But also filed away at the v sharp cylinder head corner and 'cos it's alloy and soft it smooths down really easily.

[vxr2010]

where exactly do the vxr8 ones rub , i believe some where under the engine cover is that the case ? i think i will re check mine soon

[vxr2010]

monaro one has what appears to be some wear on it i think it's ok it's not leaking , ive cable tied it to the fuel lines , no sign of any issues on the r8 , i looked under r8 engine cover

[vxr2010]

monaro one has what appears to be some wear on it i think it's ok it's not leaking , ive cable tied it to the fuel lines , no sign of any issues on the r8 , i looked under r8 engine cover

[vxr2010]

crap ... cancel above new pipes ordered from mf for the monaro , it was only obvious when i repositioned them and it was not worth taking a chance , both pipes damaged , not easy to get them off they had to be cut off

[THUNDER STORM]

vxr2010 said:

crap ... cancel above new pipes ordered from mf for the monaro , it was only obvious when i repositioned them and it was not worth taking a chance , both pipes damaged , not easy to get them off they had to be cut off

Better to do it right then you wont be stuck at side of road on a dark cold night. Good man

Ade