TVR 2500 Vixen radiator hose

[matchless_mike]

I need a new radiator hose for a 1971 TVR 2500 Vixen. The hose from the water pump to radiator bottom.

It may be an off the shelf part from Triumph other brand. Can anyone tell me where this hose comes from ?

[matchless_mike]

You may have answered my question. If you look at the Triumph TR6 parts diagram you will see a metal pipe with rubber pipes each end to connect to water pump and radiator. If you have this set up then likely that TVR found that the TR6 parts would fit around the 2500 chassis and used them. My rubber hose may not be original. Will be visiting TRGB this weekend to check these parts out.

You can see a pic of my 2500 on the TVR Vixen registry:

http://www.tvr.at/vixen2500-25.html

Sorry I don't know radiator cap pressure.

[matchless_mike]

Yes, got the correct 2500 decals from USA. They make all the difference as there is little else to identify it from a standard Vixen.

I added the overdrive unit - 'A' type - from early TR6. Made the decision to do that after I first drove the car in fourth gear !- OD on 2nd, 3rd & 4th - although I only use it when in 4th. Have fitted overdrive idiot light to remind myself when its engaged.

Speedo 160mph - can't remember without a closer look.

Back on the subject of the lower front radiator hose, the standard Triumph steel pipe is not bent at the correct angle, so using that along with the connecting elbow and straight section is not going to work. However I now know that the hose if from a Triumph GT6. It has the correct profile but may not be long enough to reach the radiator and need a connector and short straight section.