Coolant & fuel systems - sensible replacements to make

[axnutty]

As my winter interior re trim / colour project comes to a close, I have found myself needing to replace the "other" items you unearth when doing such a project. (Piece of mind I suppose and 20+years of use has thrown up a number of decrepid looking parts!)

As a result the heater matrix, heater cables, heater control valve have all been replaced. I cant find anyone who makes the metal heater matrix water pipes so have made those up with copper tube myself (does anyone make these incidently?)

Next on the list is to replace the rubber water hoses that run from said metal pipes, through the bulkhead and into the engine bay. Now these are covered in Ford part numbers, but a search on here and google hasnt come up with what they originate from. However I stumbled on...

http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/tvr-car-part-rd86a...

Is the quality of this kit any good? Is the price good? Is it an overkill (im not style conscious to have to worry about flashy silicon hoses) Is it a complete kit and infact incorporate the hoses im after? (although replacing the lot doesnt seem like a bad idea)

Also I understand that in the engine bay, where these 2 pipes go there is the fuel rails and various other steel water pipes, which if so, I will replace at the same time. Can anyone clarify that?

Car is an early pre serp 400