New SS top hose from Smithy,now I can use my aftermarket temp gauge with a direct flow of water over the sensor;)

 

CheerZ

Smithy.

 

PS aaron is yours the same?

It is m8 yes, almost exactly the same.. Though mine doesn't appear to fit as nicely as yours does - but I think my rad is offset a little..

Gotta say it does look good - but, is there enough flex left to allow movement of the engine or is one of those short hoses gonna bust??? Not being funny just curious...

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

Looking at it the metal hose doesnt go over the the ends of the radiator. I think they end just before it, and then the 2 are joined by the red rubber hose.

Andy, no probs with engine or rad flexing as the pipe finishes short of any other connections by 20mm and the silicone is nearly 3inches long at each end, so hardly any stiffer than stock ;)

cheers

smithy :cool:

Originally posted by aaronjb

It is m8 yes, almost exactly the same.. Though mine doesn't appear to fit as nicely as yours does - but I think my rad is offset a little..

 

aaron,the hose will fit either end,I found the best way It fits is the angled cut end goes to the rad;)

Looks very nice :)

Whats involved in fitting one of these puppies? Do you have to drain the whole cooling system? :confused:

Dave

looks good :D

Piece of p**s to fit, if the car is on level ground then there is only minimal loss of fluid/water, so simply remove clips and top hose and refit the new one then top up water level, 10mins should see yer all done and you don't have to have the boss fitted on the pipe, we only do these for guys with aftermarket temp gauges if asked.

cheers

smithy :cool:

Originally posted by DaveW

Looks very nice :)

Whats involved in fitting one of these puppies? Do you have to drain the whole cooling system? :confused:

Dave

 

Come on Dave,you know you want one;)