Where would I get a top hose for a chimaera 450 today!
Where would I get a top hose for a chimaera 450 today!
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Dude3000

Original Poster:

32 posts

171 months

Friday 27th December 2019
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Hello - I am trying all avenues! But my top hose, has just split.. and I need a new one ideally on a Saturday..
Any suggestions, on where to locate a hose for a chim 450...
all help appreciated,
David

Equus

16,980 posts

122 months

Friday 27th December 2019
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If you need a quick fix, get a flexi hose.

Replace it with the correct item later.

Dude3000

Original Poster:

32 posts

171 months

Friday 27th December 2019
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Forgive my utter lack of knowledge- where would I get such a thing?!! Halfords?
Regards
DC

V8fan

7,576 posts

289 months

Friday 27th December 2019
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Choices at TVR Parts. You may consider changing the lot, there are other aftermarket providers for that:

https://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/by-model/chimaera/...

You could go used for £15 if you can collect:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-CHIMAERA-COOLANT-BO...

I don't think you'll get one from anywhere by tomorrow unless you collect yourself.

Equus

16,980 posts

122 months

Friday 27th December 2019
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Dude3000 said:
Forgive my utter lack of knowledge- where would I get such a thing?!! Halfords?
Click the link on my post. wink

A really good motor factor might stock them. Halfords won't.

ETA: Where has the existing hose split, and how bad is it? Is there any chance of replacing the split section with a rigid pipe (or splice in a rubber bend of similar diameter using rigid pipe and Jubilee clips) as a temporary measure?

Edited by Equus on Friday 27th December 20:43

Dude3000

Original Poster:

32 posts

171 months

Friday 27th December 2019
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I can’t work out how to post a photo.. but it’s split right down the seam...
it’s probably the original as the car only has 22/23k on the clock...

Dude3000

Original Poster:

32 posts

171 months

Friday 27th December 2019
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Dude3000 said:
Forgive my utter lack of knowledge- where would I get such a thing?!! Halfords?
Regards
DC
Thank you for all your replies and suggestions much appreciated