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Discussion in 'Maserati' started by steve meltzer, Jul 27, 2009.

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  1. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #1 steve meltzer, Jul 27, 2009
    is there a Gates or other reasonably priced vendor for Ghibli radiator hoses, or do I need to go elsewhere? part numbers? thanx steve meltzer "never enough time to do it right, always enough time to do it over"
     
  2. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #2 steve meltzer, Aug 1, 2009
    Well, it's Saturday nite and I've successfully sorted out and labeled my sock drawer, so I thought I add a piece of good info Ghibli owners.
    So, you might want to add this to your Ghibli X-reference list. The upper radiator hose can be replaced with a readily available Gates 23018. It needs about 1" removed from the end that goes into the radiator, but otherwise is perfect. steve "unencumbered by the thought process"
     
  3. ghibliman

    ghibliman Formula Junior

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    #3 ghibliman, Aug 1, 2009
    Thanks Steve....please keep posting your solutions.....I'm taking notes
     
  4. ColdWater

    ColdWater Formula Junior

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    #4 ColdWater, Aug 2, 2009
    Just a suggestion: especially when fitting modified or adapted hoses, especially under older clamps, apply a thin coat of Indian Head Gasket Shellac around the inside of the hose before tightening it down. Greatly helps to minimize leakage.
     
  5. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 staatsof, Aug 4, 2009
    I don't know about that one. Sounds like it makes it a SOB to get the hose off again?

    Here's another possibility. I was show this trick about 25 years ago and I've used it ever since with great results on alloy engines. Dow Corning 111 grease or and equivalent (Napa has one too) on the inside of the hose as well as the sealing surface. You only need a little bit. The hose positions well, comes off easier and it helps to reduce corrosion from any coolant that stagnates between the hose and the neck of the fitting.

    Bob S.
     
  6. ColdWater

    ColdWater Formula Junior

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    #6 ColdWater, Aug 4, 2009
    No problem. The shellac has enough tack to make a good seal, but it's brittle and the bond fractures easily when you twist the unclamped hose to remove it. Residual can be removed with alcohol or an abrasive pad.

    The Dow Corning 111 sounds like a fine idea too, especially with hoses that seem a little undersized.
     

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