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(Message started by: freddieboy on Apr 13^th, 2008, 9:48am)

Title: Burst heater hose
Post by freddieboy on Apr 13^th, 2008, 9:48am

Just had a burst heater hose on my trusty 2.3 ultima. Need to know if this is a common problem, or should I be checking for any other cooling based problems. There doesnt seem to be anythying apparently wrong at the moment. Maybe I`m just being paranoid. ???

Title: Re: Burst heater hose
Post by v4-max aka Cheekyboy1 on Apr 13^th, 2008, 11:57am

??? your not being paranoid, never forget its a scorpio. having said that all rubber pipes have a shelf life, they do tend to rot after awhile.and seing as all our cars are at least 10yrs old i would expect more failures in the not to distant future. i am currently trying to source a set of braided hoses, so i have them ready for when the time comes, have'nt found any yet though.

Title: Re: Burst heater hose
Post by fundrpuss on Apr 21^st, 2008, 1:55pm

For no reason my 2.3l turned into a sauna........ aftr tryin all the obvious have satiisfied mself its the head gaskt.(having read most) posts. gonna try it this week. let U no asap if it works or have aspirations above my abiilties...havin trouble locatin New chain tensioners and hydaulic tappets,but still tryin!!!!!!!!!!!