Bob
I purchased a set from a fellow advertising on Ebay and they appear to be
good quality. This is not usually the way to go for items such as this but
he was advertising a full set of hoses and so far I am impressed with the
product. I am not affiliated in any way with the seller.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
To: "mg-t" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 9:23 AM
Subject: Who sells GOOD radiator hoses?
> The top radiator hose (the big one) on my TD looks like it's about to
> leak.
> It's only five years old, I'm sure it would have blown long ago if the
> radiator were pressurized. Can anyone recommend a vendor who sells good
> hoses?
> At least ones that aren't pre-cracked? I'm willing to pay a premium for
> hoses
> that keep coolant on the inside!
>
> As you might guess by my sarcasm, I've have miserable luck with
> reproduction
> hoses.
>
> Anyone know of a substitution that might fit? This is how I solved the
> hose
> problem on my MGB: I took all the MGB hoses to the local auto parts store,
> and
> had the counter man rummage through his stock looking for pieces that
> might
> fit. After five years these hoses are still supple and crack free.
>
> Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
> Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
> Cars: 52 MGTD - #17639
> 71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
> Member: NEMGTR #11470
> NAMGBR # 7-3336
> Hoosier MGB Club
> Olde Octagons of Indiana
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