another blown hose....ho hum

[meek.tv]

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can anyone identify this one for me please (im under the drivers side)








and i was just about to buy a new bike frame

[meek.tv]

http://www.bongobits.com/Main.asp?PageN ... roduct=240

this one?

[mikexgough]

Take a look here


15-816 ?

[Dabs]

It goes to the rear heater and has a sleeve on it to protect it from chaffing on the starter motor !!
Had a lucky escape with mine!
Got my replacement from Bongobits

Dabs

[meek.tv]

yeah that looks like the one

so, my earlier post about having a dickie thermostat might have been wrong....or should i change the thermostat too?

how much hassle is it to change both the hose and the thermostat (cant find a fact sheet for the stat changing)
anyone?

[Dabs]

It is possible to change that hose with minimal coolant loss using hose clamps,but it has to be done quick.It also may need a bleed afterwards just to make sure no air has got in.Mine was done that way 18mths ago with no problems at all!!

Dabs

[missfixit70]

For how much a stat costs, I'd do it anyway & give it a proper flush out with the stat out, just put the rubber gasket ring back in from the old stat. it's not a difficult job, undo the bolt that holds the dipstick tube, push it to one side, the diagram above shows the stat 15-171, two bolts from underneath, & pull out the stat. Check all the other hoses while you're at it, I reckon the four big ones at least will possibly be ready to go.