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(Message started by: DJWerkz on Jul 23^rd, 2005, 1:04am)

Title: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by DJWerkz on Jul 23^rd, 2005, 1:04am

Hi there,

Well we finally started the re-fit of the replacement engine into the Scorpio today, we had already had to order several new parts as the garage that had worked on the car previously had lost them!

One thing the previous garage did was install a new radiator which they assured me was the correct type for the Cosworth but when we went to re-connect the hoses from the overflow tank I am left with two spare that have had large bolts thrust inside them in an attempt to plug them!!!! :o

One hose we have identified (FINIS number 7330625) should connect to the upper right side of the radiator (the small diameter one) but is plugged because there is no connection pipe on the radiator.

The third hose (again small diameter) which runs from the overflow tank (FINIS number 7165411) is plugged but we can not find anywhere that this hose would connect to? I was wondering if this is just a trailing hose to allow any overflow to merely drop onto the road??? In the Microcat system the drawing just shows this hose as dropping downwards but not connecting to anything.

So what I need is:

1. Is it crucial that there is no connection from the overflow tank to the radiator?

2. Is the third hose merely a overflow pipe aloowing the escape of any excess fluid to the ground, or should it connect somewhere?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by Snoopy on Jul 23^rd, 2005, 7:36am

It sounds as thiough the radiator that has been fitted is the one from the 12v which is different. the 24 v has a small connnection to the top of the rad. (The 24 V guys will tell you )

and yes the over flow just goes down the offside of the engine compartment and hangs there just below the chassis member I cannot remember if its clipped in place without looking

Title: Re: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by DJWerkz on Jul 23^rd, 2005, 10:49am

Thanks Snoops. I was assured at the time of the radiator being replaced (old one had ballooned and it was actually a 12v type, fitted by previous owner), that new radiator was the correct 24v type which had larger cores and was physically larger than the 12v rad they removed.
Is it truly necessary to have this small hose connect to the rad? What's it's real purpose?

STN, any advice mate?

Title: Re: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by SaveTheNight on Jul 23^rd, 2005, 7:40pm

Hi Craig .. you're doing great mate from what I can see ... well done mate ..
.. regarding the rad ...YES .. it is necessary .. and yet again it has probably contributed to all your problems < despite the lack of " running time " >
..I did point it out way back when they said it would be a 24v .. but I guess you remember that... and what can we expect from you know who !! ..

glad that you're actually persevering with it too ! .. regards .. STN

Title: Re: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by DJWerkz on Jul 23^rd, 2005, 9:59pm

How much for a proper rad then Bill?

Title: Re: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by SaveTheNight on Jul 24^th, 2005, 10:13am

pm'd you Craig .......... STN

Title: Re: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by Highlander on Jul 24^th, 2005, 11:26am

STN i might be needing a 24v rad too, can you pm me too please :)

Title: Re: Radiator and hose identification problems
Post by SaveTheNight on Jul 24^th, 2005, 12:34pm

done ! ........ cheers ...STN