From A to Zed Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi Guys, I had some fun and games fitting my aftermarket coolant hoses at the weekend…. When fitting the new hoses I discovered that the aftermarket ones are thicker than the Nissan ones (i.e. the internal diameters are the same but the external diameters are slightly greater). I didn’t think this would be a problem…. So, before I clamped the new hoses in place I performed a 'trial fit’ to the various radiator and engine mounts and they fit perfectly. When I tried to use the OEM hose clamps I had to fully compress them and use plenty of WD40 (and cursing) to get the clamps on the new (thicker) hoses. Sadly the internal diameters of the new hoses were compromised (by the OEM clips) and would no longer fit over the engine / radiator mounts. I tried using mole grips to fully compress the clips but the inside of the new hoses were visibly out of shape. Covered in grim at about 3pm on Sunday I took the bus to my nearest Halfords and bought some jubilee clips to mount the hoses. The three pipes are now fitted (and on nice and tight) but I'm worried about the pressure blowing a hose off... Has anyone else fitted aftermarket hoses and how was the fit? Do you think the jubilee clips will do the job?? Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The jubilee clips should be fine, assuming they are tightened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Martin W had a set of hoses fitted to his Zed at the last Envy South Mod day and aftermarket jubilee clips were used. Remember someone asking Martin how much they were for a set and the reply was £5. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I have just had mine fitted wit the jubliee clips I don't think you will have any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 What make of hose were you fitting? SPS? Samco? Oh, and did you drain the whole system before starting? (I've been putting off fitting mine because of the need to refill and bleed the system) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I bought the samco hose clip kit with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks Guys, My ones are the EX ESR stock - not Samco, but look exactly the same. I think I will get the samco hose clamps for peace of mind Jim - Yes I did bleed the system, I put the front on axle stands as I was using a large bucket. If you had a tray or something more suitable to collect to the coolant the axle stands would not be required. I also found it easier to attack the lower hose from under the car but this will mean removing the plastic tray under the engine. I hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks Guys, My ones are the EX ESR stock - not Samco, but look exactly the same. I think I will get the samco hose clamps for peace of mind Me too - sounds like a good plan. Jim - Yes I did bleed the system, I put the front on axle stands as I was using a large bucket. If you had a tray or something more suitable to collect to the coolant the axle stands would not be required. I also found it easier to attack the lower hose from under the car but this will mean removing the plastic tray under the engine. I hope that helps! Thanks for that information - very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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