Heater feed hose exploding

[taylor6632]

I changed the coolant reservoir recently as the level sensor was broken and coolant was leaking out. Could it be as simple as the pressure cap on the new tank is bad? I'm clutching at straws for it not to be the head gasket!

[oldtimer]

Mike,
I totally agree with your comments above.
I think I would like to conclude my contribution to this thread by asking, are we into the RISK BUSINESS.
Over a long period of time this topic has been beaten to death one way or another ,never-the-less I feel that folks don't fully appreciate the implications of ignoring the evidence and the potential costs involved. You have demonstrated the catastrophic effects of hose failure with photographic evidence.

It appears that some folks have had burst hoses and the engine has survived to run a another day but also a burst hose at seventy - eighty miles per hour is likely to result in a seized engine by the time the vehicle is stationary.

So, the question is, what is the cost of a replacement for a seized engine, plus labour and parts against the cost of a bucket full of new hoses.
And, within what time frame in calendar / mileage terms should this be considered to be done ?

I'm sure Mike, that you like me, only want to safeguard the interests of fellow members . Would you care to guesstimate the COMPARITIVE costs involved in an attempt to highlight the COST RISK being taken.

P

[J44EAG]

8k for a replacement new engine plus say a day and a half for dropping out the old lump and fitting a replacement, I suppose that is another 1k, as against £300 for new parts as found defective or of uncertain condition.

Hoses I would be looking at on a combination of primarily age, mileage and visual condition. Any hose showing any signs of bulging, splitting or drying out should be binned. Hot spots are the real problem. How often do we see hoses that have the first two inches falling to bits whilst the remainder of the hose is in seemingly fine fettle.

I would certainly be checking for a good flow from the radiator and check for any evidence from the coolant reservoir for exhaust gas pressurising the system. I`d be further checking for oil in the water or vice-versa.

Mike K

[oldtimer]

Thanks Mike ,
There you have it folks. About 9 Grand for a replacement engine fitted, against £300 plus some labour for hose fitment.
To me it's a "no brainer" - as they say today . Don't put your Pride and Joy at risk
I rest my case !
Oldtimer