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FFS
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:17 pm
by zombie tickler
Not having much fun with this bloody car, just done a 30mile round trip and a hose has burst spraying what appears to be a greenish liquid all over the engine...........ARGH
Had it over 2 weeks i think and driven it a total of about 40-50 miles
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:19 pm
by Merlin
Coolant hose? Check which one it is. The smaller coolant hoses sometimes split near the ends, which you might be able to bodge back on by trimming a little of the hose off
If it is coolant make sure you get the right coolant to refill as you cant mix particular coolant types.
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:24 pm
by zombie tickler
If i can do this as it is split right next to the block What type of coolant do i use ?
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:27 pm
by bb1boy
The problem,
@Zombie Tickler, is jealousy.
This is a Prelude forum and your new Honda is mightily offended by the Ford Escort on your avatar and is punishing you for it - that's the only reasonable explanation I can come up with.
Change it for your 'Lude and I reckon your problems will be over
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:29 pm
by Pushki
zombie tickler wrote:What type of coolant do i use ?
Honda All Season Anti-Freeze Pre-Mixed.
+1 for an avatar change.
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:31 pm
by Merlin
Pushki wrote:Honda All Season Anti-Freeze Pre-Mixed.
That is a good shout if you want to avoid any confusion.
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:53 pm
by zombie tickler
Will i easily get that from halfords ?
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:56 pm
by bb1boy
zombie tickler wrote:Will i easily get that from halfords ?
Probably not, mate. Try these guys in Hayle:
Rowes Honda
Unit 1
Hayle Ind Park
Hayle
TR27 5JR
01736 751166
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:57 pm
by zombie tickler
And how much would i need assuming its empty ?
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:01 pm
by bb1boy
AFAIK to fill the system from empty is almost 7 litres - 6.8/6.9? Someone will know for sure, I'm sure
