top radiator hose

tenji · Post by **tenji** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:11 pm

hi guys mine just died today no ones got one.

anyone know where would stock one?

mitsubishi says 2 wks wait from japan.

help would be great thanks.

Polo

tompocz · Post by **tompocz** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:38 am

I had the same prob, so I went to sprints or an auto shop with the hoses, and the matched them closely. Found that the commodore hoses came very close, but had to cut the top one as it was too long. No probs now and works like a charm. Costs less too.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri May 02, 2008 7:53 am

same here... got some kind of comodore hose cut to fit... quite easy... from autobarn... a lot cheaper too

DaveO · Post by **DaveO** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:39 am

FtoSam wrote:same here... got some kind of comodore hose cut to fit... quite easy... from autobarn... a lot cheaper too

Do you know the model and year?

tompocz · Post by **tompocz** » Fri May 02, 2008 2:05 pm

will have a look tonight in my manulas as I took the stickers off and placed them in the folder for future reference

tompocz · Post by **tompocz** » Sun May 04, 2008 8:28 pm

tompocz wrote:will have a look tonight in my manulas as I took the stickers off and placed them in the folder for future reference

Okay - Im reading this off the stickers for each

TOP
Mackay-Automotive -------> brand
CH1979
To Suit:
Top Hose
Holden Toyota
Vs 3.8Litre V6
Lexcen 3.8 Litre
V6

BOTTOM
Mackay-Automotive -------> brand
CH1708
To Suit
Bottom Hose
Mitsubishi
Magna Tn, Yp 2.6
Litre

Hope this helps

The bottom hose almost fit like a glove. The top one I had to trim back a bit but it worked a charm and have not had a prob for more that 7 months. Mind u I keep an eye on it just in case.
Cheers
Tom

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:44 am

Love your work ^^

tenji · Post by **tenji** » Sun May 11, 2008 12:38 pm

thanks mate.

yeh i used a radiator hose from a ford maverick/nissan patrol it was that long that it had a straight piece with a bit of a kink in the middle just like the stock hose just cut the bends off and it was as good as new.

but yes the bottom hose i think i will need to replace as i dont think it would be too long before tha goes.