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#1 Radiator Hose Lubricants
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:42 am
by malcolm
Going to be fitting new hoses. I have in the past used fairy liquid to ease tight pipe fittings on, but read recently on this forum that you shouldn't do that, and a particular grease was recommended. Sadly, I can't find that post! What do people recommend to use (if anything) when fitting hoses?
#2 Re: Radiator Hose Lubricants
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:11 am
by JJC
A little WD-40 helps get the job done. No downside.
JC
#3 Re: Radiator Hose Lubricants
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:36 am
by Mich7920
#4 Re: Radiator Hose Lubricants
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:00 am
by Heuer
Yep, red rubber grease will allow you to remove the hoses in a few years time. Other products will weld them in place.
#5 Re: Radiator Hose Lubricants
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:41 am
by JJC
Yes....a good tip from David.....red grease is the way to go !
JC
#6 Re: Radiator Hose Lubricants
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:31 pm
by malcolm
Thanks all - a tin ordered!