Non Crushable Radiator Hoses

What is the problem that you are trying to fix ?????????
Why do you want radiator hoses with extra reinforcing ?????????

Regards Don

Hi Jim,

The wire insert should be available ex auto shops like Repco, SuperCheap, etc. They may even have the exact hose you need (with reinforcing) for the suction hose. You can get reinforced hose in various lengths that is flexible which may work for you. If you do it yourself with std hose, the reinforcing wire only needs to go on the suction side (inlet to water pump) to stop it collapsing.

Have you tried a Toyota dealer?

Hugh

one of the problems associated with reinforced hoses is that the wire disintegrates over time from corrosion and can be a bother. see if you can find any with stainless steel inserts, you may pay more but you get what you pay for. good luck though stainless versions aren't the common go.

G'Day All,
Yes the problem is hoses which are "collapsing". I've tried fitting new standard hoses, but the same problem occurs. I've also tried my local auto shops, all say they can not get the reinforced hoses.
I would prefer the stainless steel hoses, but will that cause any problems with the turbo system which is alloy?
Thanks Again
Jim

Hi Guys
Remembered reading the Overlander magazine about last year's Melbourne 4x4 show where you can buy a length of Hose with a coil inside & out for shaping to make your own hoses.
Guess you could contact them about it. Good luck

Wil

trampanto

I work one or two days a week with my next door neighbour mate who owns a radiator shop, "Charmhaven Radiators", sorry had to get the plug in.

The problem is not your hoses but the radiotor, or especially the build up in it.

In the top tank of the radiotor all the gunk within your cooling system builds up, especially if it has not been serviced. By build up I mean if you look at the top section of the radiotor the top tank is the section before the tubes star. In some radiotros half of the top tank can be a solid mass. This clogs the core and you may only have 50-75% of your flow through the radiotor

A flush of the radiotor in your case may not be good enough. Ive done a few in the last few weeks that had up to half of the tubes blocked. Start with a rod out. With these the bottom tank is removed and each tube of the core is rodded and cleared.

Like my mates opinion there should be no suction. The flow should be unobstructed through the core. The reduction in the hose is because the flow is obstructed. The pump is trying to drag more water than it is being given If you have a rod and flush and then have it flushed every twelve months you should have no problems, in fact he extends the warranty on cooling systems and radiotors if this is followed. Drop me a line if you need more info. A rod out and flush should cost about $80-00

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