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(Message started by: waders on Dec 16^th, 2004, 1:51pm)

Title: Rad Hose Bodge!!
Post by waders on Dec 16^th, 2004, 1:51pm

Yesterday, after a fun filled spin on the M25 (av speed 12mph), I saw a burst of steam from the bonnet ???.
Oh joy I thought as I spotted the split in my top rad hose >:(
So I got the pliers from the boot and eased off the spring clip. This loosened clip I positioned directly over the split and then let the spring clip tighten over the split. A top up with water, again from the boot ;), and I drove home. Drove to breakers today changed hose there (£10, new one £40 ;D).

This bodge saved a possible £120 (£80 recovery, £40 hose) Or at least an hours wait (AA)

8) ;D 8) ;D 8)