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Old 08-27-2019, 05:51 AM   #3
Synchro909
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Default Re: what caused radiator failure?

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Originally Posted by Jacksonlll View Post
Where did you find a softer hose? Even with slight movement of the engine, a stiff hose will transmit engine movement to the rad. inlet and put a lot of stress on that solder joint. I have seen several break there and the only repair is removing the rad. Big job while out on tour. We really need a soft convoluted upper hose that I can't find.
I've seen what I call a Concertina hose on cars for sale that I have looked at. It is probably just a matter of going along to a spare parts shop and asking for something so many inches long and 2" dia. They must be about!
Woofa Express, I think you will be fine with that hose but let us know if you run into trouble with it. Do you run a thermostat? If so, it might be a challenge to put it in one of those hoses.
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