allan Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I am taking my darling to France for a driving holiday (I am also taking the wife) and as a precaution want to change all the water hoses on my TR7 V8. Rimmers do a kit for £58 + postage which I feel is a bit steep. I think that the heater hoses are fairly standard and can be bought from auto factors locally but the top rad hose (L/H side of rad) and bottom rad hose are specific to the TR V8. Does anyone know where they can be bought more cheaply or does another vehicle type fit the V8. Sorry if this sounds jumbled but it's difficult to describe....! Thanks, Alan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andrewt Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Allan The heater hoses i use are V8 SD1 (i am pretty sure) because one of the hoses is big at one end to suit the manifold outlet. I also use the rad hoses from a V8 SD1, though the top one needs trimming to fit ideally. I can't remeber if I trimmed the lower hose or not but it is obvious when you line them up. Remember to replace the pump bypass to heater pipe (under the front of the inlet manifold) as this one is the trickiest to replace & usually forgotten. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
allan Posted May 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Thanks Andy, your info certainly helps in my quest. I was becoming desperate and considering the "universal" type of hose sold in Halfords but I will take a trip to my Range Rover dealership and see what they have to offer....fingers crossed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andrewt Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Any good motor factor should be able to supply these. Alternatively whoever has the unipart agency will definitly get them for you. Cheers Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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