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Post by zombie tickler » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:17 pm

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 :(
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Post by Merlin » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:19 pm

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.
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Post by zombie tickler » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:24 pm

If i can do this as it is split right next to the block What type of coolant do i use ?
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Post by bb1boy » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:27 pm

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 ;) :D
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Post by Pushki » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:29 pm

zombie tickler wrote:What type of coolant do i use ?
Honda All Season Anti-Freeze Pre-Mixed. :geek:

+1 for an avatar change. :poke:
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Post by Merlin » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:31 pm

Pushki wrote:Honda All Season Anti-Freeze Pre-Mixed. :geek:
That is a good shout if you want to avoid any confusion.
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Post by zombie tickler » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:53 pm

Will i easily get that from halfords ?
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Post by bb1boy » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:56 pm

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
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TR27 5JR

01736 751166
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Post by zombie tickler » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:57 pm

And how much would i need assuming its empty ?
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Post by bb1boy » Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:01 pm

AFAIK to fill the system from empty is almost 7 litres - 6.8/6.9? Someone will know for sure, I'm sure :)
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