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Red ones · 01-08-18, 10:16 PM

Have a good look for the oil leak. If it is a hose I would replace just the one not the pair. I'm sure I'll be 'corrected' in a minute, but as you drop the oil every 4,000 miles anyway it's not a major faff of you have to go back to do the other hose at a later date as you will need to change oil at some point. If I remember correctly one of the hoses is more prone to corrosion sure to the shape, route and material.

For the radiator I have heard of someone using a Belzona product, but I think they were just showing off (look at their website to see some really nifty repair materials - fancy a plastic engine block that actually works?)

01-08-18, 10:16 PM	#6115
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Gripe of the day - What is yours? Have a good look for the oil leak. If it is a hose I would replace just the one not the pair. I'm sure I'll be 'corrected' in a minute, but as you drop the oil every 4,000 miles anyway it's not a major faff of you have to go back to do the other hose at a later date as you will need to change oil at some point. If I remember correctly one of the hoses is more prone to corrosion sure to the shape, route and material. For the radiator I have heard of someone using a Belzona product, but I think they were just showing off (look at their website to see some really nifty repair materials - fancy a plastic engine block that actually works?) Last edited by Red ones; 01-08-18 at 10:19 PM.