Bob,
I have only replaced my radiator hoses 4 or 5 times in 28 years, I don't
understand why you're only getting 5 months use out of yours. I think it's
about time again so I am also interested in other peoples experiences with
radiator hoses.
Dave 72 B
-----Original Message-----
From: BobMGT@aol.com <BobMGT@aol.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 8:40 PM
Subject: @#%$&*! RADIATOR HOSES
>My second set of new radiator hoses (the two big ribbed ones) just failed
on
>my '71 B. Each set only lasted about 5 months. They looked good out of the
>box, but showed fine cracks after just a few weeks in use. Both sets were
>purchased from VB and have "Made in England" molded into the rubber. Could
>these be brand new 30 year old stock? NOS may be good for a piston or
fender,
>but not for a rubber part. Does anyone know a source of good hoses, perhaps
>an american substitute?
>
>(BTW: Don't you just hate it when an expensive mechanical part is totally
>reliant on a two-bit rubber part. Humm, I better check those steering rack
>boots!)
>
>Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
>EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
>52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
>71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
>
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