Monday 1 October 2007

Fitting Silicone Hoses (Part One)

I’m going to start off by replacing the Top radiator Hose and the Intercooler to Inlet Hose

Locate the Top Hose

Undo the retaining clips

Get a container, to catch any water leeks

Prise the front end of the hose off, then lift it up to stop it spilling water

Put the container under the engine side of the hose, and prise it off


Place the clips on the new Silicone Hose (a couple of inches from the ends)

Push the new hose ends on, and move the clips to the ends and secure

Poor the water from the container back into the Radiator







Locate the Intercooler Hose (from the intercooler to the inlet)

Undo the retaining clips


Prise the ends of the hose off, and remove


Place the clips on the new Silicone Hose (a couple of inches from the ends)

Push the new hose ends on, and move the clips to the ends and secure