ultimatepug 0 Posted January 17, 2007 recently ive replaced both heater matrix hoses due to them both splitting. tonight the hose from the header tank to the back f the block (believed to be part no. 1350 96) has split too. now i know the pipes arent very good quality and after heate and dirt/oil getting on damges them, but could there be something else more drastic i.e cracked head or gasket? once ive replaced this pipe i shall be checking the pressure, run it upto temp, then keep the revs on and see if the water pours out f the header tank. what do you guys reckon? adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted January 18, 2007 By strengthening one part of the system you could just be weakening another part of it. Change the damaged hose and cross your fingers. If you're not loosing water or having heating issues you should be ok. Keep your eye on the fluid level and the expansion overflow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted January 18, 2007 If you've blown several hoses in close succession then I'd certainly check if the cooling system is getting pressurised and putting alot of stress on the aging pipes. Certainly three pipes failing I would say is unusual even if they are all the same age, but not beyond the rhelms of impossibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted January 18, 2007 get some samco or baker hoses ya cheapskate havent had a single coolant issue since I fitted mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lagonda 42 Posted January 19, 2007 My car started blowing hoses, compression tests several times were fine. Eventually head gasket blew in a major way. Possible reason compression test didn't reveal problem was because head was found to be cracked in 2 places, presumably the crak only opened up under particular working conditions, which of course being my CTi, weren't occurring when I did the compression tests. Keep an eye on your water level, if you see this is slowly going down, and condensation in the expansion tank relief valve pipe, it will be because your system is being over pressurised (or the filler cap spring has weakened!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 71 2 Cars Posted January 20, 2007 I blew one hose on a dual carriageway, didnt notice until the car was popping then lost all power (head gasket fried). Looking at the state of the hose the decision was made for me, replace all of them with new hoses. £80 on hoses once is better than 80 on head gasket set, skim, oil and new coolant every time another hose blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultimatepug 0 Posted January 21, 2007 new pipes on all ran up to pressure, the return pipe that goes from the water pump to the header tank isnt getting hot though? water pump knackered? the alternater belts seen better days, it is loose, (can freely move the blades on the alternater) so im guessing water pump and new belt. am i right? also where is cheapest for silicone hose kit? adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultimatepug 0 Posted January 22, 2007 found the cause. head gaskets gone.... more emissions coming from the header tank than the exhaust, gutted.... adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted January 22, 2007 DOH! new gasket time then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultimatepug 0 Posted January 22, 2007 indeed, although i havent the time to do so, so she is up for sale as she is... ive got enough to do on the dimma without this, plus i need a daily runner! adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
