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Re: help - TR4A hose requirements?

To: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: help - TR4A hose requirements?
From: "Kinderlehrer" <kinderlehrer@mindspring.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 09:40:20 -0700
References: <NOEDJDCNFBCNELMBFNFEMEIKDJAA.ryoung@navcomtech.com>
I tried to use the corrugated hose but it was way too short for some reason.
I put a straight NAPA replacement on and then removed the upper support
braces to allow for a little movement - don't know if that was good idea or
not, any ideas?


----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 6:46 PM
Subject: RE: help - TR4A hose requirements?


> > Q: Do I need the special hose or can I get by with straight hose?
> > I'm guessing the original has a "bellows" shape to allow for the engine
> > rocking under torque stresses or maybe just for expansion room but is it
> > necessary? Will I be putting undue strain on my radiator with
> > straight hose
> > from the local NAPA dealer?
>
> Rod, using straight hose (or even cut-down corrugated hose) will lead to a
> cracked radiator on a TR3, I see no reason a TR4A would be different ...
>
> However, don't expect the modern replacements to last nearly as long !
>
> Randall

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