Replacing radiator top hose
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Hey guys.
I'm no mechanic so sorry if this is a silly question.
The radiator warning light came on in the 1993 Daimler Double Six today. The temperature stayed normal so I continued my journey home, only 5 miles, before looking into the issue. It looks like the top hose to the radiator has split, there was a little water on the bonnet and in the engine bay.
I can get a replacement via Ebay for £20. Is it as simple as undoing the clips, replacing, doing up the clips and topping up the water, which I can do? Or does the whole system need draining before fitting the replacement, which I would prefer a professional to do.
Many thanks.
I'm no mechanic so sorry if this is a silly question.
The radiator warning light came on in the 1993 Daimler Double Six today. The temperature stayed normal so I continued my journey home, only 5 miles, before looking into the issue. It looks like the top hose to the radiator has split, there was a little water on the bonnet and in the engine bay.
I can get a replacement via Ebay for £20. Is it as simple as undoing the clips, replacing, doing up the clips and topping up the water, which I can do? Or does the whole system need draining before fitting the replacement, which I would prefer a professional to do.
Many thanks.
For a top hose you should be fine to just swap hoses - provided it doesn't sit directly above any electronics as there will be some water loss.
Have a stanley knife handy as there's a good chance the old hose won't be keen on breaking it's seal to the radiator inlet/water pump outlet. Take a look at your hose clips too and make sure they are still usable. If they are rusted and cruddy pick up a new pair and replace as you go.
Have a stanley knife handy as there's a good chance the old hose won't be keen on breaking it's seal to the radiator inlet/water pump outlet. Take a look at your hose clips too and make sure they are still usable. If they are rusted and cruddy pick up a new pair and replace as you go.
Make sure the replacement hose is in decent condition and not about to do what the old one has done .New hose clips are a must and will make life easier when refitted, go for the nut drive type as it will save you stabbing your fingers with a screwdriver. A quick brush with a brass brush or emery cloth around the rad pipes and water pump outlet will also help as will a smear of white grease , a drop of washing up liquid smeared inside the new hose will also help when fitting .
Don't forget to use coolant inhibitor/anti freeze when topping up , run the engine until the temp guage reaches its normal spot then let it cool and check the level again.
I apologise if this is teaching granny to suck eggs !
Don't forget to use coolant inhibitor/anti freeze when topping up , run the engine until the temp guage reaches its normal spot then let it cool and check the level again.
I apologise if this is teaching granny to suck eggs !
Well, I think I've done it.
Old hose came off easily, now hose went on easily, clips did up easily. Water mix toped up with 1.5l, ran to normal temp, let cool down, no further fluid needed.
If it's a decent day on Monday I'll use it to go to work. I have put 0.5l of water mix in the boot just in case.
Old hose came off easily, now hose went on easily, clips did up easily. Water mix toped up with 1.5l, ran to normal temp, let cool down, no further fluid needed.
If it's a decent day on Monday I'll use it to go to work. I have put 0.5l of water mix in the boot just in case.
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