NRW Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 I have a 1800 Zetec modular build and the thermostat housing has an outlet that isn't used. It has a small rubber bung fitted to block this outlet off. It has failed on me twice now!! Spraying the engine bay in coolant yuk Anyone else had this problem and found a resolution? Quote
Steve20 Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Photo would help identify which connection you are refering to. Steve Quote
Peter M Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Its probably the one on offside of housing that is blanked off with what looks like an end of a walking stick rubber. Quote
NRW Posted October 28, 2007 Author Posted October 28, 2007 That's exactly the bit I mean looks like the end of a walking stick as you say Peter. Both times it has split at the end as though the ally pipe is cutting into the rubber in some way and weakening it!! Quote
Peter M Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Looks like i will have to inspect mine though not sure what you mean about alloy pipe mine is directly on plastic thermostat housing. Quote
NRW Posted October 28, 2007 Author Posted October 28, 2007 Reckon you are right about the end being plastic! Quote
adw Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 I had exactly the same thing happen to mine within about 12 months of it being on the road. I replaced it with a short length of the same hose used for the rest of the plumbing and put an appropriate sized bung in the other end. Not had any problems with it for the last four years, although I do regularly check it. Quote
NRW Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Thanks ADW thought of doing this. Does the short bit of hose flap around a lot with the engine running? Quote
Blatman Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Why not tap it, fit an appropriately sized bolt and thread lock it in? It should be water tight as well as removable, should the need arise. I'm about to do just that to one of the "spare" water feeds on the Cossie... Quote
CedricTheBrave Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 tap it and plug with appropriate size bolt and sealant as Blatters suggested is the best way. Quote
adw Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I've not had any problems with it flapping around, its too short for that!! If you do try tapping the housing outlet be careful and do it slowly as the plastic seems quite brittle depite being thick. Quote
KerryS Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I've not had any problems with it flapping around, its too short for that!! Quote
carpetstu Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 I had exactly the same happen to my newly installed zetec after 200 miles. apparently the rubber bungs supplied from the factory are in fact the ends for walking sticks. Quote
NRW Posted November 1, 2007 Author Posted November 1, 2007 Carpetstu if this is true it will certainly explain a lot!! I think the short hose solution is the one I'll be using. Least risky IMHO and the cheapest as I don't have a suitable tap Quote
Jace Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 Same thing happened to mine about 4 months ago, about 2 months after the housing cracked I thought the end cap look like something for a walking stick but put that down to me being a complete numpty when it comes to cars! Quote
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