KV6 coolant leak from hose
 

Hi guys I pulled up on my drive today and found coolant leaking from this split hose. I'm hoping there's enough slack to cut the damaged bit off and reattach as I hear the modern replacements are nowhere near as good. With regards to topping the coolant up am I able to do it without refilling the whole system? Cheers

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...1&d=1630331978

Not sure its the issue of modern stuff - i think it is generally MGR rubber hoses - see link below to Rimmers for a replacement. Also by the look of the photo the hose clip where it is leaking is a jubillee clip - many on here would advise not to use jubilees on MGR rubber hose but stick to the OEM MGR spring clip which the clip at the top of your photo appears to be.


https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001598

As to refilling no doubt a V6 expert will come along and advise.:shrug:

Good observation about the jubilee clip:}

About refilling - try it as see, some V6s are nightmares to bleed, yet others don't even require the tank lifted (I've tried).

Regards

Ahhhh OK well I've cut it and reattached with that jubilee clip for now to get me back on the road but the hose is at a poor angle on top of the wrong clip so will look to replace them as soon as I can. For now is it just a case of opening the bleed screw, unbolt the tank to lift and start filling till it comes out the bleed hole, retighten and keep filling?

Hi Billy.
It seems the hose to the oil cooler is leaking, maybe because the jubilee clip as dug into it. use these clips below. or as stated the spring clip.

Also try and trim the end of the hose so its not flared.

example you need to pick the right size.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153618553019


make sure you get the right size the one in the link may not be the right size , it is just an example.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221573755...r=522143408382

Now you mention it I think I've got a bunch of those in the second link Arctic - I'll go dig them out I'm sure I bought a set of different sizes a while back...

As Vitesse says, try it that way Billy. I'd suggest that you fill only to the 'MAX' mark then start the engine with the expansion tank cap off so that you can watch the level. Add more coolant as necessary until the temperature gauge reaches the nine o'clock marking then fit the expansion tank cap. Take it for a test drive with the digital coolant temperature displayed to ensure that it shows the low to mid nineties. The next morning check the level again and replenish to the 'MAX' mark.

Simon

Thanks lads - seems to be sorted. I'll check the level in the morning - really appreciate the help 👍