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Author Subject: Bottom Radiator Hose - Part Number
tonyst

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Post #1
I've just got a Nissens radiator, now fitted, but the bottom hose hasn't pushed in with a satisfying click. It's the push in with the wire clip. I feel a bit uneasy as to whether it's gone in properly although it must be said I can't seem to pull it out easily. I would feel better if it went CLICK when it went in.

I'm thinking a new bottom hose would be a safe option. After a bit of searching I've come up with Part No: 1351Z3. Can anyone confirm this as there seem to be two options of hose?
Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 14:16
daveyboy

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Post #2
They don't click, they push in until the metal lip or flange touches the end of the elbow on the radiator and it's then held in place by a stainless steel round wire C-clip inserted into the groove in the radiator outlet.

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Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 14:19
welshpug!

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Post #3
Z3 is the later cheaper hose, will fit the earlier car with the same rad connection fine, have one on my ZX, as Davey said it doesn't Click into place.

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Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 14:34
tonyst

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Post #4
The flange is touching the radiator outlet but it took a lot of effort to get it there. I just don't feel that the clip is holding it properly. The end of the hose wasn't in the best of condition.
Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 14:35
daveyboy

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Post #5
I grease the O-ring before fitting with silicone grease or something similar to make it go in a bit easier.

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Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 15:04
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Post #6
daveyboy wrote:
I grease the O-ring before fitting with silicone grease or something similar to make it go in a bit easier.


This.

You get such a better feel for it going all the way home when doing this. Yes
I also find that if you grease it in the first place you seldom need a new seal if you ever take it apart and wish to reassemble. Wink

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Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 15:26
tonyst

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Post #7
Thanks for the help. It's going to be a new bottom hose I think. It's that badly corroded at the end I might as well get a new one. It seems I've replaced just about everything else, I don't want to spoil the ship for £25 of tar as they say.

To top it all I've just got soaked disconnecting the bottom hose.
Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 15:46
daveyboy

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Post #8
That's all part of the fun. To be fair once the zinc passivate finish is scratched or damaged on those metal hose ends they corrode away very fast unless your antifreeze is topped right up. New hoses are expensive but kind of worth it for reliability.

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R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.

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Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION
Harness bars
Posted 25th Sep 2012 at 18:42
tonyst

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Post #9
Well how easy was that with a new hose. Well worth the expense
Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 19:14
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Post #10
tonyst wrote:
Well how easy was that with a new hose. Well worth the expense


Yes, it's amazing how easy they slide in when there's no corrosion present. Yes

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Posted 27th Sep 2012 at 20:05
mik

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Post #11
I know this is immature but I just can't help myself: LOL LOL LOL

daveyboy wrote:
...or flange touches the end

daveyboy wrote:
I grease the O-ring ... to make it go in a bit easier.

stan_306gti6 wrote:

You get such a better feel for it going all the way home when doing this. Yes

stan_306gti6 wrote:
Yes, it's amazing how easy they slide in when there's no corrosion present. Yes


Clearly this Peugeot game will be a lot easier if I check the flange to make sure the o-ring is well-greased so it will slide in easily all the way to the end. Now I know what I've been doing wrong!

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Posted 28th Sep 2012 at 00:46
daveyboy

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Post #12
It's all the rusty deposits on your O-ring causing the trouble Mik, I reccommend wet wipes!

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Some of my services: (See my for sale threads)
Engine mount/chassis repair
Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION
Harness bars
Posted 1st Oct 2012 at 02:21
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Post #13
Laugh my ass off @ Mik!

And yes, it is immature young man...LOL

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Posted 1st Oct 2012 at 07:19

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