New Hoses?

[theaxe]

I'm thinking about replacing the hoses on my 500 for some nice Silicone ones from ACT (is Red too 'bling'?). Anyway I've got a few questions:

1) Is this an easy job to do, are all of the hoses labelled / pre cut?
2) Do I have to take the dash out to do the heater hoses?
3) I assume I'll have to drain the coolant, what's the proper way to dispose of this?
4) How much would a specialist charge to do all this for me?

Cheers!

Alex

[N&L]

I had mine fitted when in for the annual service. I think they charged me about an extra 2 hours labour for it.

Personally, I went for the blue since it was a better match with the body colour.

[antonyj]

theaxe said:

I'm thinking about replacing the hoses on my 500 for some nice Silicone ones from ACT (is Red too 'bling'?). Anyway I've got a few questions: 1) Is this an easy job to do, are all of the hoses labelled / pre cut? 2) Do I have to take the dash out to do the heater hoses? 3) I assume I'll have to drain the coolant, what's the proper way to dispose of this? 4) How much would a specialist charge to do all this for me? Cheers! Alex

1 It isnt a difficult job, bit fiddly. The hoses are slightly over length and may need trimming.
2 You wouldnt have to take the dash out, not sure if these would be supplied anyway.
3 Not sure if there is a proper way of disposal of used coolant, presumably the only thing to consider would be the properties of the anti-freeze in it.
4 Not sure, if you supply the pipes then surely only labour + anti freeze

Have a go yourself ,it aint difficult.

[Sharky500]

If, like me, you have a 500, you'll have purple rocker-covers, no?

Seems to me there is only one potential colour for the hoses then....TVR PURPLE

[theaxe]

Sharky500 said:

If, like me, you have a 500, you'll have purple rocker-covers, no? Seems to me there is only one potential colour for the hoses then....TVR PURPLE

Sounds sensible to me!

Just realised that ACT are only about 20 mins away so I may head over soon... those magnecor leads look good too...