Crossflow water hose

[Kitcat]

A close inspection yesterday indicated I shd replace my Crossflow's lower water hose to the radiator. I replaced it a mere 3 years and 13K miles ago but its cracked and weathered looking.

 

The more recently replaced top hose looks like new. Ideally I'd like to replace it before I leave this Friday for LOG 30. The orginal hose gave up the ghost after 13K miles (hmmmm...) and led to me being stranded.

 

Does anyone know of a replacement that fits that mite be purchased at a local auto parts store (part number etc, if possible). Or is this a Caterham specific item?

 

Thx,

Mike

[bball7754]

Mike - Pretty sure it's Caterham specific. Maybe take it off and see if a local parts store has something close that would work?

 

My replacement hoses also haven't held up well. Purchased some silicone hoses from http://www.classicsiliconehoses.com/. Haven't installed them yet, but they look good and match the pattern of my existing hoses.

 

Steve

[Kitcat]

Thx Steve. I have ordered one overnite from Sevens and Elans and, for the long term, a backup from classicsiliconehoses.

 

Mike

[slomove]

Surprising that they may degrade that quickly. On "regular" cars they usually last quite a while and on my Seven I just put the 13 year old original coolant hoses back on. After a bit of cleaning they look like new, smooth, shiny and no cracks.

[Kitcat]

Perhaps they are produced by a division of Lucas?