Bottom cooling hose replacement??

Discussion in 'Daytona' started by Antrats73, Aug 24, 2014.

  1. Antrats73

    Antrats73 Member

    Jan 7, 2014
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    Hi all just after a bit of advice, I've had a leak on my Daytona 600 and managed to trace it to the bottom cooling hose that go's from the radiator to the water pump it's been seeping from above where the jubilee clips are I think it's just the rubber getting old?? My question is could I replace it with a straight piece of hose with the same diameter ect just make it a bit longer so as not to kink the pipe?? Or do I have to get the original slight moulded oem part?? Which will be a lot more expensive thanks in advance!!
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  2. Antrats73

    Antrats73 Member

    Jan 7, 2014
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    We'll see how this holds up, made it slightly longer so as not to kink!!

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  3. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

    Aug 12, 2013
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    If it work then no worries just keep an eye on it and it should be all good. :upyeah:
     
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  4. Antrats73

    Antrats73 Member

    Jan 7, 2014
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    Been on a long ride today and up to now seems ok so fingers crossed!!
     
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  5. GladImbackontwowheels

    Sep 26, 2014
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    Have to say, whenever a problem pops up like that, I take the opportunity to make everything nice. I would get the proper hose and a couple of nice shiny S/S clips and do the job proper like. I will also do any little niggly jobs in the area I'm working, like a tie wrap here or a missing screw there then slowly everything gets perfect, or nearly anyway! :upyeah: (that's assuming you can afford the original part, no offence meant otherwise :wink:).
     
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  6. KLINK

    KLINK Member

    Sep 16, 2014
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    Looks like washing machine cold feed hose? Only messing.:wink: Looks like just the job.
    Not like anyones going to see it. Like SteveJ say's keep an eye on it should last well.:upyeah:


     
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  7. Antrats73

    Antrats73 Member

    Jan 7, 2014
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    Haha thanks guys, I bought and fitted the original part about 2 weeks ago cost me £32 posted from world of triumph just played on my mind not being the proper part so took the plunge, the blue pipe seemed fine though but you never know!!
     
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