Safely replacing heater hoses?

iani · Post by **iani** » Sat Oct 03, 2026 7:34 pm

I'd like to replace all my heater hoses, is it safe to remove them and fit new or do I risk the pipes pushing inside the bulkhead?

Ian

abowie · Post by **abowie** » Sun Oct 04, 2026 12:25 am

The pipes should be help in place with rivets.

iani · Post by **iani** » Sun Oct 04, 2026 6:06 am

abowie wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 04, 2026 12:25 am
The pipes should be help in place with rivets.

Thanks Andrew

Post by **mgcjag** » Sun Oct 04, 2026 7:28 am

I have pulled the hoses and found very corroded ends to the pipes....but better to find out now....Steve

iani · Post by **iani** » Sun Oct 04, 2026 1:05 pm

mgcjag wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 04, 2026 7:28 am
I have pulled the hoses and found very corroded ends to the pipes....but better to find out now....Steve

I hope not, I’m already stressing over the lack of washer tubing!

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