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Coolant hoses not sealing
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Phil,
I know I'm late replying, I have experienced similiar problems in the past as well, I have put 2 jubillee clips instead of one on most joints running from the engine to the radiator. Because the radiator is at the front of the car and the engine is at the back, the car has a larger cooling system than other vehicles, which means more expansion and more pressure. Modern cars have small cooling systems, but to make sure these modern systems are effective they use Glycol ethonal/ethalene which replaces anti freeze. This additive is usually a 50/50 mix and as doing the work of Anitfreeze in low temperatures, it also removes the heat from the engine and expells it via the radiator, and is about 80% more effective than just water on it's own, and thus less heat and pressure and less wear to your cooling system components. Unfortunately Glycol looses it's propertys very quickly, regardless of useage, thats why on most service schedules it is imperative to change it when stated. usually every 2 years. Not wishing to stray from the original subject to much, but thats why Austin/Rover had problems with over heating on their 'K' series engine. hope this helps, Jason.
Regards Jay Monk

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