C31059 Inlet Manifold to heater hose

iani · Post by **iani** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:12 pm

Those of you blessed with a 2+2 will realise that our cars are very special, part of this is the number of parts that aren't common with the 'lesser' models. One such part is the hose that connects the inlet manifold to the heater pipe on the bulkhead. I bought a "set" of silicone hoses from SNGB, naively thinking that a set would include all the hoses needed to replace the originals. I was wrong however, there was no hose included to link these two points. SNGB sent me a length of silicone hose which was way too short and wasn't shaped in any way, I believe this was for a FHC/OTS. Having given up on SNGB I looked to other vendors, despite originally telling me they didn't have it in stock, Norman Motors came up trumps this week with the right hose. Unfortunately this hose is of the kevlar variety but at least it is shaped properly, I am speaking with SNGB to see if they can possibly source a silicone alternative.

Ian

PeterCrespin · Post by **PeterCrespin** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:19 pm

FYI silicon is a brittle semiconductor mineral. Silicone is the synthetic rubber you're referring to. The former is one component of the latter but otherwise they have nothing in common.

Pete

iani · Post by **iani** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:25 pm

Thank you Pete, I have amended my post and will sit at the back of the class for the remainder of the afternoon.

Ian

Simon P · Post by **Simon P** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:37 pm

PeterCrespin wrote: The former is one component of the latter but otherwise they have nothing in common.

Pete

I beg to differ: both Silicon Valley and Silicone Valley are to be found in California

jagman1970 · Post by **jagman1970** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:23 pm

Iani
Do you have a part no. from Norman motors.

Thanks

Keith

iani · Post by **iani** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 4:33 pm

jagman1970 wrote:Iani
Do you have a part no. from Norman motors.

Thanks

Keith

It's C31059 Keith, don't bother trying to order online, you need to call them.

Ian

fandeland · Post by **fandeland** » Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:38 am

I faced a similar issue. Ordered a hose kit from Robey and got a straight hose for this manifold to heater connection. I solved the problem by inserting a spring inside the hose. Luckily I had one at home of the same diameter as the hose ID. The spring allows the hose to gently bend without crushing.
It looks reasonably good and fit the function.

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