the puddings Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 hi just getting the car out of cold storage and noticed the hoses to and from the heater which we never use are looking tired .can anyone give me a thread on replacements,and any pitfalls when replacing them cheers thankyou .ps wondering if it might be just as quick to get rid of the heater as we have never used it ,thanks again puddings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Man Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 What car and year is it? Can easily take the heater out. Either way, coolant will go everywhere and will need a refill/ bleed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 You can buy the hose in Halfords; it's just heater hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 If it is the short cranked hoses between the heater valve and the heater, they are CC parts only - and quite expensive - around £10 each !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the puddings Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 sorry ment to say its a 1600 xflow engine ,my dad got me to replace the main hoses with fancy blue stuff wonderd if it was the same kind for the smaller hose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 dear pudding If your a bit technical can I suggest you get some 5/8" copper pipe and use the copper pipe on the long runs with a bridge piece of rubber at each end. Those huge lengths of rubber hose are just asking for trouble. Of course you'll need to clip aor cable tie the copper hose to stop too much movement. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I had exactly the same problem, and you cannot get replacements from CC. I used SAMCO silicone hoses (Burtons). You just have to make up the right shape using elbows and straights, and you will probably never have to worry about them again. Terry 1700XF - Team Lotus with flares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz23 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 If you are only using the car in the summer then I would say ditch the heater. However, if you are using the car in the winter and are not an idiot like me then keep the heater, until you ditch it you will not realise how much heat still gets into the footwells. If you do decide to remove the heater do a search on tech talk as there is a thread somewhere there about removing the heater (and what you need). I do have photos of my heater removal. However, if you do remove the heater then you will need a blanking plate which you can get from CC - but that could take a few weeks (sure someone on here can mention a better place to get a blanking plate). ----- 1993 De-Dion 1700 X/FLOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Bit of flat aluminium plate from your local B&Q (other DIY stores are available) - available in various sizes. Bend to suit and hey-presto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Norman, that copper pipe (with beads I guess?) is a darn good idea. I've done a shade over 6k in all weathers and yes the rubber pipes are awful. I reckon that could save on a few quid when going down the silicone route, dear me the price of a set is horrifying. Any reason why copper instead of fancy aluminium? Blanking plate for me was a PITA. Glue, drill, rivet. Wish I'd just glued it and left it. John _________________________ Bugsy: '82 2cv6 (Back on the road!!! 😬) Talloulah: '08 1.6K Classic (Grubby ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yes, when I was still a bit sane (but only a tinsey bit) I had a heater and made up some copper pipes as described. In fact I think they're still in my spares (as I never throw anything away I'm sure they are). I can remember that the pipe to the water pump had a gentle 90 degree bend in it and was then clipped to the cam cover screws as it run nortwards to the heater. Can't remember the other pipe but I think it was straight. As copper is used in central heating then that was my favoured material. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 You could use the modern plastic pipe, as it is easier to bend, and probably lighter. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie. Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 John, Aluminium fatigues if flexes, so needs to be oversize. That's the reason ali mountain bike frames feel dead...they've no give. As a result, I think you'll likely find it difficult to get thin walled ali tube of the right diameter. I think, part of the reason copper is used in (Household) water pipes is because they vibrate and get on, and you don't want them to be bursting every year. You should find it alot easier to get copper pipe in a suitable diameter and wall thickness...and it'll almost certainly be lighter than the ali one. It's used alot more than you think for cars. You can polish it up nice if you're that way inclined, and straight bits of it look alot smarter than horrible dozed rubber...or that hideous corrugated hose stuff. Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the puddings Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 thanks for all your input ppl .think my dad wants to put fancy blue ones in,so will try that .i will have a look next week, as usual you all came up trumps with advice .thanks again tne puddings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Heed your fathers advice - fancy blue ones will look pretty good (oh and last longer too). Willie - I have a steel mtb John _________________________ Bugsy: '82 2cv6 (Back on the road!!! 😬) Talloulah: '08 1.6K Classic (Grubby ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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