What is the life of our hoses ?

chris75 · 11th March 2023, 15:33

With my trusty kv6 now 22 years old , every time I open the bonnet I find myself looking at the rubber hoses . I am not seeing or feeling anything wrong but am wondering how much longer before they become unhappy

Has anyone any experience of age-related problems with them yet ?
Whilst Rimmers seem to have them in stock , the prices are a bit breathtaking

, and most are described as original MG-Rover . Does this mean they were made before 2005 , or just made to their spec by an original supplier ?

vitesse · 11th March 2023, 20:37

Although I've had one KV6 with a sweaty large radiator hose which was tacky to the touch, all other ones I've seen have been fine.

I recall an owner who was concerned at the age of his Rover SD1 hoses and wanted them all swopped for new "genuine" hoses from Rimmer's. One small hose going to the heater failed just a few months later, luckily he stopped and the car was recovered. I looked at the failed hose and found it had no braiding (reinforcement) unlike the originals, luckily I'd kept the old hoses up in the attic and swopped the new ones for the originals.

If it ain't ...

Regards

SD1too · 12th March 2023, 06:40

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Originally Posted by vitesse

If it ain't ...

My 75 is even older than yours Chris, coming up to 24 years old

and as you say, the hoses look as good as the day the factory fitted them.

My SD1 was 36 years old when I sold it and in that time it had only one replacement coolant hose (it developed what's best described as a blister).

i trust that answers your question!

Simon

chris75 · 12th March 2023, 15:48

Thanks chaps

I'll stop looking at them and concentrate on the bouncing exhaust and the peeling roof laquer !

macafee2 · 12th March 2023, 16:24

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Originally Posted by chris75

With my trusty kv6 now 22 years old , every time I open the bonnet I find myself looking at the rubber hoses . I am not seeing or feeling anything wrong but am wondering how much longer before they become unhappy

Has anyone any experience of age-related problems with them yet ?
Whilst Rimmers seem to have them in stock , the prices are a bit breathtaking

, and most are described as original MG-Rover . Does this mean they were made before 2005 , or just made to their spec by an original supplier ?

You have hit a nerve with me.
The hoses could have been made yesterday by macafee2 engineering that did not come into existence until the day before. Genuine.....Rimmers call stuff genuine if they get it from, I think X-part, when, where and by whom does not matter! Rant over

macafee2

11th March 2023, 15:33	#1
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	What is the life of our hoses ? With my trusty kv6 now 22 years old , every time I open the bonnet I find myself looking at the rubber hoses . I am not seeing or feeling anything wrong but am wondering how much longer before they become unhappy Has anyone any experience of age-related problems with them yet ? Whilst Rimmers seem to have them in stock , the prices are a bit breathtaking , and most are described as original MG-Rover . Does this mean they were made before 2005 , or just made to their spec by an original supplier ? __________________ Who said it was simples ?

12th March 2023, 15:48	#4
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Thanks chaps I'll stop looking at them and concentrate on the bouncing exhaust and the peeling roof laquer ! __________________ Who said it was simples ?

11th March 2023, 20:37	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Although I've had one KV6 with a sweaty large radiator hose which was tacky to the touch, all other ones I've seen have been fine. I recall an owner who was concerned at the age of his Rover SD1 hoses and wanted them all swopped for new "genuine" hoses from Rimmer's. One small hose going to the heater failed just a few months later, luckily he stopped and the car was recovered. I looked at the failed hose and found it had no braiding (reinforcement) unlike the originals, luckily I'd kept the old hoses up in the attic and swopped the new ones for the originals. If it ain't ... Regards