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F355 puked it's coolant out. Hose?

Discussion in '348/355' started by Eric C, Oct 18, 2014.

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  1. drbob101

    drbob101 F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Good job. Where is that hose. To/from?
     
    drbob101, Oct 19, 2014
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  2. Eric C

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    From the coolant tank to the water pump.
     
    Eric C, Oct 19, 2014
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    Darn.
    I guess I won't be buying a 355 for $100 now.
    Glad it was a relatively easy fix, as most fixes on these cars are.

    That, or I'm not as good forecasting gloom and doom as I need to be! :)
     
    plugzit, Oct 19, 2014
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  4. ClydeM

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    ROFLMAO! Where's Rube Goldberg? This is a prize winner.
     
    ClydeM, Oct 19, 2014
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  5. vracer

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    Eric,
    Very glad you managed to catch it in time. (Machinery does talk to you - if you're willing to listen.) Was the problem the hose itself, or an attachment issue?
     
    vracer, Oct 20, 2014
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  6. Eric C

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    It was the hose itself. The edge of the clamp had sliced into the hose. That little 7mm clamp was a pain to get to. Would have been a lot easier if I had removed the powering steering reservoir, but I didn't want another mess to clean up.
     
    Eric C, Oct 20, 2014
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  7. Eric C

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    Here is the hose that split. It looks like a simple swap, but the power steering reservoir and fuel lines were right in the way.
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    Eric C, Oct 20, 2014
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    Look on the bright side Bruce...Eric just designed a tool that can double as a sex toy for you.
     
    fatbillybob, Oct 20, 2014
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  10. Eric C

    Eric C F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Multi purpose penis pump, also ribbed for his pleasure.
     
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  11. plugzit

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    Looks to be about the right size.
    I'm in.....uhhhh wait a minute, let me rephrase that.....I'll take one!
     
    plugzit, Oct 20, 2014
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  12. Rifledriver

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    Very common. Those hoses go regularly. I use Daves hose for those 2 on every car through the shop. Nothing else survives there.
     
    Rifledriver, Oct 20, 2014
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  13. Eric C

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    What is Daves hose?
     
    Eric C, Oct 20, 2014
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    I think he is talking about hoses from Dave Helm's Scuderia Rampante.
     
    jimmym, Oct 20, 2014
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    Those two little hoses should be replaced by every 355 owner ....... here is a good one from mcmaster carr: McMaster-Carr

    The vacuum rating means it will not collapse ... ;)
     
    gothspeed, Oct 20, 2014
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    Dave Helms at Scuderia Rampante. Boulder, CO. Has all the industrial strength hoses.


    Robb

     
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  17. uzername

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    Just a heads up for anyone looking for the actual adapter for the pressure tester. I haven't been able to find one. Snap-On doesn't even seem to make one. But they do make one for Lamborghini and others. So, making a setup like Eric_C did may be the only option. If anyone knows who makes the adapter, I would like to know.
     
    uzername, Oct 21, 2014
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    speaking of block and leaking coolant.....does a 355 block have soft plugs? BTW this thread is hilarious except for Erics leaking coolant hope its an inexpensive fix.
     
    Shootfighter65, Oct 21, 2014
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  19. Eric C

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    I had it fixed within 2 hours. I had some spare coolant hose that I was able to use, so it ended up being a free fix.
     
    Eric C, Oct 21, 2014
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    I was just back under the hood & found the same problem hose. It seems the clamp was loose & looks like it cut into the hose.

    However, I happened to cut the hose in two. I noticed the inner diameter is *way* smaller than the nipple connection ends. Is this normal? I'd expect some expansion as the hose had to situate over the nipple. But this much?

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    Yes, even more than that to the point of almost closing up. Way past its prime, shall we agree?
     
    yelcab, Dec 28, 2019
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