Water Inlet Hose 4th Gen

[wurlycorner]

That's a dancer that they're no longer available - I've had to replace these before, too
They are the hose that suffers from oil damage.

Looks like this might be an item we need to get a group buy custom made thing going on, in the future.

I probably have a bottom hose.

[vanzep]

exactly no longer available and like you say its the one that is a bit of problem due to damage caused by oil leak from the vtec solenoid or distributor ive trimmed it before but i really dont like the feel of the pipe its very soft and sticky - i think i cant drive my BB4 anymore until its fixed as its got markedly worse today with coolant visible under the car

the part seems to be available from HondaUSA at around $15 plus shipping and taxes etc just wondering if there might be a similar pipe on a civic D/B series that would do the job????

@wurlycornerlet me know if you have a lower rad hose - it only seems to be leaking where it joins to the bottom rad pipe so might get away with putting a jubilee clip or something on it.
if not then i guess aftermarket silicone one might do- but im not really that keen on them ive seen them split and leak on a few ludes

[vanzep]

ok panic over
the coolant hose from the block (item 2) was spraying coolant all over the bay - ive cut another 2 inches off it and fitted it back on with a new clip and all is good - i cant cut anymore off the pipe again as there is no slack left in it now - its a bit tight so not ideal but will do for now.
turns out coolant spraying from this pipe was hitting the back of the lower rad pipe and running down it - making it look like it was leaking but i dont think it is - will keep an eye on it.

[vanzep]

Temp fix only lasted a couple of weeks.
The hose is leaking again - looks like i need a new one - cant cut any more off as there is an elbow there....
@wurlycorner i know we can get some from usa its the revision back the way to -J02 but is same part - there is still have stock there. Might be worth thinking about a group buy on these

the part im looking for 79720-SS0-J03 Hose water inlet
which replaced - J02

[vanzep]

Ive had a quick look and the -J02 is available from USA. Price is working out at about £30 each

[firstlude]

i have found a supplier that has these pipes i have used them many times to source parts for my jdm toyota soarer lot cheaper than the dealers and they are genuine parts , you need to register and set up an account the parts mainly come from japan so delivery is not the quickest

https://www.amayama.com/en/search?q=79720-SS0-J02

[vanzep]

Thanks for the link. Looks a bit cheaper and you can get the -J03 last revision part
Im going to order 1 from them and see how it goes.

EDIT: order placed - cost was £32 delivery 9 days.

[wurlycorner]

Great news on that.
Let us know when it turns up.
Otherwise, I would be up for doing a group buy on a silicone alternative

Interested to know what the difference between -J02 and -J03 is....

[arif_manji]

On a serious note i need to find this coolant hose(item 2) as its started to leak-its the one that goes from driver side of the block back towards firewall
also need good condition lower rad hose 4th gen

B-17-30 means it's on parts block (diagram) B-17-30, doesn't it?
i. e.

Part 2, part number 79720SS0J03
(that's for a UK model though)

any help appreciated...
@preludemanh22 @arif_manji parts off breaker vtec ukdm or jdm 4th will do.

let me know what you have.

Thanks

Sorry mate, didn't get notified being tagged. Should have one but if your sorted now mate

[vanzep]

thanks arif - part should be here in a week or so - will report back