Set water hoses

donc · 19th May 2022, 20:52

Could anyone recommend a source of cooling hoses for a 1.8t. After a recent blow out of one hose and the problem of an emergency fix I am thinking it would be prudent to replace the lot. Anyone else done this?

Yorkshire GOC · 20th May 2022, 14:31

Yes- following a split hose in 2017 i swopped out all the MGR rubber hose for silicone hose - they are a tight fit and pricey (£160 for the set) but will probably outlast the car . It was from a company called MKHose in Milton Keynes but am told they are no longer trading - i saw their wares on e bay.

ceedy · 20th May 2022, 16:03

just be wary.... that the majority of hoses sold on the web are often not complete or correct ..

Lots have the lower tee piece and pipe to the header tank missing..

Been caught out on our 1.8T .

C

SD1too · 20th May 2022, 20:48

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Originally Posted by donc

After a recent blow out of one hose ...

Hi Don,

I'd recommend that you consider the reason for your hose failure. After all, it's not exactly a regular occurrence!

Simon

VVC-Geeza · 20th May 2022, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Yes- following a split hose in 2017 i swopped out all the MGR rubber hose for silicone hose - they are a tight fit and pricey (£160 for the set) but will probably outlast the car . It was from a company called MKHose in Milton Keynes but am told they are no longer trading - i saw their wares on e bay.

I regret to this day not grabbing a set when on eBay,just kept putting it off.They were available in 4 different colours if I recall.

dave lincs · 21st May 2022, 07:59

Hi Don

The hoses that fail on the later 1.8 cars are usually the ones at the front of the engine have a look at yours then if you think they do need changing rimmers should have some

Dave

donc · 21st May 2022, 17:08

I think the main front hose simply gave up the ghost due to its age. The 'fix' which meant joining together pieces of sound hose appears to be wearing well but I can't help but wonder how long it will last. Replacements would give peace of mind!

dave lincs · 22nd May 2022, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by donc

I think the main front hose simply gave up the ghost due to its age. The 'fix' which meant joining together pieces of sound hose appears to be wearing well but I can't help but wonder how long it will last. Replacements would give peace of mind!

Do you have a picture of the damaged hose I might have a good one

donc · 22nd May 2022, 20:46

The one that split was the one leading from the engine block at the front to the radiator. Sorry seem unable to do pictures.!! Would happily purchase if you have a spare.

DMGRS · 23rd May 2022, 14:15

We have them here - lovely and cheap, and includes the T Piece and a couple of other smaller hoses too.

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...inc-thermostat

19th May 2022, 20:52	#1
donc Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kirk Ella Posts: 141 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 14 Posts	Set water hoses Could anyone recommend a source of cooling hoses for a 1.8t. After a recent blow out of one hose and the problem of an emergency fix I am thinking it would be prudent to replace the lot. Anyone else done this?

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Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,063 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Yes- following a split hose in 2017 i swopped out all the MGR rubber hose for silicone hose - they are a tight fit and pricey (£160 for the set) but will probably outlast the car . It was from a company called MKHose in Milton Keynes but am told they are no longer trading - i saw their wares on e bay. __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

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21st May 2022, 17:08	#7
donc Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kirk Ella Posts: 141 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 14 Posts	Set water hoses I think the main front hose simply gave up the ghost due to its age. The 'fix' which meant joining together pieces of sound hose appears to be wearing well but I can't help but wonder how long it will last. Replacements would give peace of mind!

22nd May 2022, 20:46	#9
donc Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kirk Ella Posts: 141 Thanks: 9 Thanked 43 Times in 14 Posts	Setwaterhose The one that split was the one leading from the engine block at the front to the radiator. Sorry seem unable to do pictures.!! Would happily purchase if you have a spare.

21st May 2022, 07:59	#6
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,409 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Hi Don The hoses that fail on the later 1.8 cars are usually the ones at the front of the engine have a look at yours then if you think they do need changing rimmers should have some Dave

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