Kenballs 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Whats the best way to block off coolant hoses that are no longer needed, like the ones for the oil cooler because I'm not using one. I'd prefer not to be just bending hoses if I could. Cheers, Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joris_andriesse 8 Posted May 19, 2006 Put an bolt with some locktide in it. Secure it with an hose clamb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dixon 1 Posted May 19, 2006 I've done the same, large bolt in the end with a really tight jubelee clip around it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbayley77 0 Posted May 19, 2006 If its something that has a male piece that the tube comes from (most places i would guess). Use a rubber blanking plug. For pipes of about 1" diameter try using the blanking plug from a 1995 xrdt which goes onto the water jacket on the back of the block. They are only 1.80 odd each. Pug part number : 0245.16 i thinks. Its item no 10 anyway on the diagram for cooling system on the pug screen. Hope this helps and is neater than the bolt in the tube thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars Posted May 19, 2006 Copper piping from down your local DIY store is good for this too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted May 19, 2006 Or for the example stated you could just get a top hose without the oil cooler pipes. Should be loads hanging around 2nd hand and don't think they cost much new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
