daverclasper Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hi Bike puncture patch, or very silly idea. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Unless you strap something over it it wont hold the pressure, okmwith the rad cap loosened to de pressure , maybe gaffer/duct tape it a better bodge, or much wrapping with elctricials pvc tape loads of wild ideas , but ......why it this needed pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Many hoses can be replaced by straight, off he reel heater hose (ie the 1/2" parts) The rad hoses are easy to replace, and some people carry spares. I carry a few bends, some straight bit sand some joiners, all pretty straightforward. Re the heater hose,somewhere I have a couple of special stainless "springs" that fit inside a hose and stop it collapsing when bent, really handy! Otherwise as Pete says, gaffa tape and removing the cap can usually get you home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks. Our holidays are a bit budget and involve camping in UK, so always carry a few tools and few spares (to hopefully avoid a tow back home). It was just an idea along with the JB Weld that is still a bodge on the top chamber of rad from 3 years ago. On the subject of pressure. My cooling system had none. It has the short reach cap that wasn't sealing I put in about a 4mm thick large washer with large hole and thin rubber washer to seal, (is this ok ?). System now has pressure, though doesn't appear to run any cooler by the gauge (when idling in traffic jams on very hot days). I thought it would a bit. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Dave. Is the short length rad cap actually the correct item for your rad ?? Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Duck tape and a couple of tie wraps to keep it in place. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks again Richard, the cap was bought for a Mk 1 2Litre Vitesse, though I understand there are different sealing flange/lip heights on the filler neck on different rads. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Years ago you used to be able to buy a product called hose bandage, which i seem to recall was akin to thick duct tape! No idea if it's still out there, but may be worth a Google. Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 You can use self amalgamating tape It's waterproof and as it's name suggests binds to itself Really odd but wonderful stuff You would obviously have to wrap it multiple times around the pipe Aidan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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