[Healeys] radiator hose leak while on a western adventure

[J.Aeckerlin]

Ned,
A Dutch Road Patrol man once helped me with a leaking radiator hose by 
putting a matchstick across the opening of the radiator cap and putting 
the cap back on. That way no pressure could be built up in the system 
and it enabled me limping to a garage where a new hose was fitted.
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432


NPaul72464 at aol.com schreef:
> Hi List,
>  
> My son and I are on a western adventure from NY state in my 1960 BN7.   It's 
> been going great until today when we found a pin hole leak in the lower  
> radiator hose where the heater piece attaches.  I plan on being at the  grand 
> canyon tomorrow (150 miles away) and have VB sending a new hose which will  be 
> there on Tuesday.  
>  
> I taped the hole with duct tape and drove 100 miles today (150 to  go).  
> Still a small leak.  I am in a town with no services.   Could I add more tape, 
> leave the cap loose, and make it all right to the Grand  Canyon?  
>  
> PS, yes, I know I should have brought a hose.
>  
> Ned Paulsen