Radiator hoses Xflow in a Series 3 Caterham

[fnmag58]

I finally installed the engine and transmision yesterday--interesting to see the angle the assembly must be at to get it in there. Now for the interesting question: Does any know the part numbers for the upper and lower radiator hoses--i hoping that someone knows a NAPA, Autozone, or Advanced Auto part number. I ordered hoses from Caterham but they are nowhere close to fitting.

 

I've installed a Xflow 1600 in a series 3 Caterham. The thermostst outlet points out towards the front of the vehicle in the direction of the input to the radiator.

 

Thanks

[Dave W]

Another option:

 

Make a cardboard template of the curved hose(s)s and go to your local "friendly" auto parts store. See if they will let you search through their hoses in the back room to find one that is fairly close to your needs.

It worked for me, I even had to find a hose with two different diameter ends.

 

Good luck on the hoses. Dave W :7drive:

[fnmag58]

Dave,

Great idea-- i will try that if no one else responds. The upper hose will be easy as the radiator inlet and engine outlet are on the same level--the bottom will be much hareder, bends, drops, etc but it is still a possibility. There must be someone out there that has part numbers!!!

Thanks, Sal

[scannon]

My engine installation is a one off custom so the original Caterham hoses weren't even close. So I did it similar to Dave except I just stared at the area until I had an idea of the shape and length in mind and went to NAPA and they let me wander the racks of hoses. I chose several that looked right and bought them, took them home to see if one would fit.

 

One worked out perfectly from the rear of the engine to the top of the radiator. Turned out that hose was from a Cadillac Escalade. I had an agreement that I could return the unused hoses for refunds. Did the same thing later with the lower hose.

 

Skip

[fnmag58]

Dave and Skip,

Problem solved!! Made a cardboard version of the top hose and bent a piece of thin copper line for the bottom--walked into the local "old time" parts store and told them what I wanted to do--after laughing, they let me in the back. I walked out with two hoses, part number 71577 for the top and a 20700 (Gates)for the bottom. The top hose took a few minutes as i had to shorten it a bit, the bottom hose was a perfect fit.

 

So the cooling system is finished, now for the final touches on the ignition system. If all goes well, it should be running by this weekend!! Thanks to both for the suggestions, Sal