Coolant pipe and hose

Coolant pipe and hose

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Dave Meredith

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235 posts

210 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Replaced squeally water pump today. Torqued up the housing nuts
to what it says in the book. Stood back to admire my handiwork.
Gave myself a pat on the back. I was on the home straight -or so I thought.
Filled up with coolant then noticed a leak.
I'm now struggling to get a good seal where the water pump hose joins
the metal t-piece. I'm using a sparkly new jubilee clip but it makes
no difference. This t-piece has seen better days to be honest. I'd
happily replace it but I suspect it's unique to the car.
Anyone got any good ideas about getting a good join?
Thanks chaps
Dave

portzi

2,296 posts

174 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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It your hose at fault? and not the new water pump, a piccy may help. I fitted a new water pump 2 months ago and had to retorque them up again, and everything seems ok.

mark

Dave Meredith

Original Poster:

235 posts

210 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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There's a ratchet strap trying to pull the water pump hose onto
the metal pipe. There's no leak from the housing itself.
I've just found a stainless steel replacement on line so if I cant get a good
seal I'll be raiding my piggybank again
Dave

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Yes, replace the pipe with a nice SS one, seals and looks good!

roseytvr

1,788 posts

177 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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Dave
Just an observation but Are you sure you have used the right hoses for each fitting - the angles do not look right to me and there should be no need for a ratchet strap to pull it on. Iirc some of these hoses are tapered with different diameters at each end and have a one way fit only.
Ian

Dave Meredith

Original Poster:

235 posts

210 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Thanks Ian, I just assumed it was the same both ends!
I'll swap it round.
The strap just holds the pipe on while I tighten the jubilee clip