'94 Golf MK 3 Tdi - Radiator Hose Leak.

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Thu 12 Jul 2007 19:06
'94 Golf MK 3 Tdi - Radiator Hose Leak. - rubber
hi,

I am currently driving a Mk3 Golf TDi Estate.
Bought the car cheap with 12 months MOT on it in March for £350.
Car has got 155000 miles on a M reg.

Yesterday I noticed the water temperature light starting flashing as I pulled up at home (lucky!!!)
Opened the bonnet to see and what did I find....
the small hose that goes from the expansion tank to the top of the radiator hose is squirting out water. This is a small diameter hose that's attached to the radiator and expansion tank with jubilee clips.
Its made of rubber I assumed and covered in a cross woven fabric type material.
Went to VW today thinking its going to be a couple of quid..how wrong I was
Part is sold is 5 meter lengths and costs...wait for it............£55 plus VAT!!!!!!!!!
No I cant drive my car for long as it risks overheating.
Is there any cheap solutions or can you guys recommend another pipe which would do the job....


Thanks


Moved over to Tech from Discussion and slight tweak to subject line - PU
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Thu 12 Jul 2007 19:09
Advice on Radiator Hose - JohnPug
Scrapyard or vehicle breakers?
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Thu 12 Jul 2007 19:10
Advice on Radiator Hose - Civic8
Unless its a bore size not available to anyone but VW,try local motorists shop/motor factors,they normaly do most sizes if not all....
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Thu 12 Jul 2007 19:59
Advice on Radiator Hose - George Porge
Cut the pipe either side of the split and insert a piece of metal / copper pipe and 2 worm drive clips....Jobs a gooden

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