[Mg-t] TD top radiator hose replacement

[Bob Donahue]

Silicone spray lubricant works well also on rubber hoses. It does wonders 
loosening up an old hose that has bonded to it's pipe.

Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Krueger" <BudKrueger at comcast.net>
To: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd at comcast.net>
Cc: <Mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] TD top radiator hose replacement


> Bob, I discovered a generic version of K-Y jelly at a local CVS drug 
> store.  Works great on hoses and is safe for rubber products (no more 
> said).
> Bud Krueger
>
> Bob Donahue wrote:
>> What is the correct procedure for installing a new top radiator hose on a 
>> TD?
>> Is there anyway of doing it without removing the thermostat housing? (My 
>> new
>> reproduction hose is much too stiff to squish it on. I think I was able 
>> to do
>> this with an old hose.)
>>
>> Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
>> Email - bobmgtd at comcast.net
>> Cars:       52 MGTD - #17639
>>                 71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
>> Member:  NEMGTR #11470
>>                 NAMGBR # 7-3336
>>                 Hoosier MGB Club
>>                 Olde Octagons of Indiana
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