Coolant Pipe

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:40 pm

Does anybody have a source for coolant pipes?

The main stealer wants rather a large amount of money for the pipe that goes between the rad and the thermostat housing.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:51 pm

Can you use straight ppe? Halfords and others sell plastic joiners - straight and reducing and angles.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:00 pm

Which model is this for?

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:55 pm

Its for the GTi Ken.

The radiator to thermostat housing hose is shot.

It looks very similar to the diesel one.

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:58 pm

Have you tried a small local motor factor, Ian? I`m sure you could buy lengths of pipe which you cut down to size. Failing that how about a plumbing supplies company?

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:58 pm

My local motor factor doesnt do pipe in this size.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:25 pm

I could have one, definately got one for the 19d

A photo might help.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:35 pm

I'm guessing the n/a diesel pipe is same as the turbo diesel pipe so i'll compare my TD to the GTi and see, thanks Ken.

From a long term point of view these coolant pipes are likely to become more of a problem, i wonder if the firms that produce these silicon hoses for Cosworths etc would produce one offs?

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:56 pm

According to the Quinton Hazell catalogue the TD one is unique and different to the non-turbo.

http://www2.qha.com/catalogues/QH04.pdf

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:05 pm

Any idea of prices or suppliers??

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:16 pm

To be honest Ian, I've never had to change a top hose, bottom ones yes, but never top.

I realise that petrol engines get hotter than the diesel and as such may suffer more.
How much are the dealers quoting?

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:40 am

over 40quid for the top hose.

The part Quinten Hazell quote is the correct part as i've confirmed it against PR net so i'll nip down the motor factors and see if they can order me one.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:58 am

My local motor factors (which is a chain around Derby) had both the top and bottom hoses at their main shop across town from the Quinten Hazel book.

They'll be at my local branch by 4pm today.

I got both for about 30quid.