I have a coolant leak from the front end. The leak is coming from the joint highlighted in the photo. It looks like the original clamps so I'm wondering if its worth trying a new clamp or should I go for a hose replacement? Hose ID name/number would be helpful..lol
Double jubilee clip it, those original clips get slack over time. That's how I did mine when I did rad swap.
Cheers Wotugonado for the quick reply. Will give it a go.
No problem s:) :) s:)
I replaced the 4 hoses with eBay silicone ones for about £40, plus Mikalor hose clamps. Can't remember the clamp diameter I'd have to look it up! Same point on mine went. I double clamped it as a temporary solution but felt replacement was my best option. It's done roadtrips /Nurburgring laps since and been rock solid.
Good Time to do a radiator if that's original too. £100 and a mornings work sees your coolant system sorted right out.
People big the coolant system up as being horrific on MR2's but in my experience they've been fine. The bleeding/burping process is just a bit more involved.
Agree with above if it hasnt had a coolant and rad change in your ownership well worth doing.
Coolant should be changed every ten years if you use toyota long life red/pink.
Quote from: "JoeCool"I replaced the 4 hoses with eBay silicone ones for about £40
Can I ask where you got these from mate? Been struggling to find any!
Quote from: "Alex Knight"Quote from: "JoeCool"I replaced the 4 hoses with eBay silicone ones for about £40
Can I ask where you got these from mate? Been struggling to find any!
I got mine from this ebay seller (http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/uk-performance-uk) Who doesn't appear to have any now.
However this looks decidedly similar (http://r.ebay.com/Sreuo3) - Long lead times and weird description though....
m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311756640344 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311756640344) m
I have this set and it looks to be nice quality
Full sets here:-
m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391208847191 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391208847191) m
m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121870826782 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121870826782) m
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311756640344
I have this set and it looks to be nice quality
Full sets here:-
m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391208847191 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391208847191) m
m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121870826782 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121870826782) m
Thanks buddy.
Thanks for the link need to do mine soon