02GF74
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:37 PM |
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who likes 3D puzzles?
with vraious bits of shaped silicone hose, I have at least 3 possible thermostat to radiator layouts, as below.
I will attach picture with each posst - there are 3 so be patient until you have seen them all before making commments. 
this one is my favourite.
 
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:39 PM |
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next one is this one; since it rises a bit, it may not have enough clearance under the bonnet ... but may since the pieces can be cut further to
shorten them.
 
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:41 PM |
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and finally. this one uses original thermostat whereas the 2 above use a modified one; so there should be no issues of 'stat failure.
not liking this one since the hoses sit over the exhaust.
 
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:43 PM |
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so which do you reckon is best and why?
all three layouts should give enough flex between engine and radiator.
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dlatch
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:45 PM |
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i would go for 2 as it just looks the most right
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iank
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:46 PM |
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2 looks best to me as well. should lose a couple of inches out of the loop when it's cut down.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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mookaloid
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:49 PM |
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For no really good reason I think I like no 2 best -it looks neater 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 03:50 PM |
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1 would block off more air flow at teh rear.
with 2, there seems to eb a lot of clearance between the 2 hoses, hmmm, not sure that is right since radiator is able to mave as well as the
thermostat not being bolted down but looking at them, I am favouring 2.
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prelude1980
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 04:08 PM |
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just a question as i can't really tell the difference between connection but can't you just use a 90 deg reducing elbow?
Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary... that's what
gets you.
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 04:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prelude1980
just a question as i can't really tell the difference between connection but can't you just use a 90 deg reducing elbow?
it may be possible, but it would not be a good idea as there would not be enough hose to allow for engine movement. So fairly soon stress fractures in
the rad etc.
Oh, and I too like second one, keeps hoses away from belts, easier to do up hose clips etc.
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 04:32 PM |
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2 too
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prelude1980
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 04:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
quote:
Originally posted by prelude1980
just a question as i can't really tell the difference between connection but can't you just use a 90 deg reducing elbow?
it may be possible, but it would not be a good idea as there would not be enough hose to allow for engine movement. So fairly soon stress fractures in
the rad etc.
Oh, and I too like second one, keeps hoses away from belts, easier to do up hose clips etc.
Ah didn't think of stress cracks
In that case no.2
Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary... that's what
gets you.
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ReMan
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 04:49 PM |
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2 4 me
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 04:57 PM |
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2
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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02GF74
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 05:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prelude1980
just a question as i can't really tell the difference between connection but can't you just use a 90 deg reducing elbow?
I had suggested that a while back but the hosed would be very short; it would not allow much give for any engine movement.
connections are:
1. stat -> 38mm/32mm 90 deg reducer - 32mm U - 32 mm 90 deg
2. stat -> 38mm/32mm reducer - 32mm U - 32 mm 90 deg
3. stat -> 38mm/32mm reducer - 32mm U - 32 mm 45 deg
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Chippy
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 05:51 PM |
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I would go for 2 as well, just for the looks, but reduce the lengths of the hoses just a bit. Although for best articulation I think 1
would be the best, as it allows for more movement. Cheers Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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