Radiator hoses and clamps

ian740i98

New member
Sitting in Mains avenue, Randburg waiting for a tow - top hose has a plastic fitting which must have been bumped at some stage and cracked through as I was pulling away from the Hill st traffic light. Water gushing out from around the lights and hood- Man! All one need when the temp is 36degrees outside. Luckily no move on the temp gauge as I was able to park within 50 meters.

It's been a week- the X5 water pump last week and the e36 thermostat housing also last week.
Note to all - check your hose fittings and your a/freeze.
 

calypso

///Member
Plastic fitting will age regardless of how well you maintain. Engine compartment is a harsh environment, it will crack sooner or later,no matter what you do to maintain.
 
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