Burst cooling hose

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #1
    just got back from a short drive around town to realize that one of my cooling hoses had been burst through by the drivers side front tyre, i have a 51 plate Saxo VTR, the hose is behind the wheel arch, the car has been lowered a bit but not sure how much, does anyone know how this can be avoided when i change the hose and ahs anyone else had the same problem? Cheers Sam
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo
    #2
    sure its a coolant hose?

    you didnt notice a red hot engine light or hear the.pipe rubbing??
  3. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #3
    yea pretty sure it is, only realized once i was stopped, i could see steam coming from the brakes were the fluid was spraying onto them left it for a good 3 hours, let it cool down and drove it down the road home, not far 1 minute drive if that, engine temp was just over halfway with the aux fan just kicking in as i got back, it was an advisory on the last MOT was just wondering if there''s anyway of stopping it all together.
  4. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #4
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #5
    That coolant needed a change badly
  6. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #6
    yea there's bits in it, ordered a new pipe just not sure how long this one will last :/
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #7
    It shouldnt rub on the wheel, hows it mounted? Also is there oil in the coolant?
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo
    #8
    are you using chocolate milk as coolant? lol.

    as said shouldn't really rub so i guess you have a different issue or the pipe was mounted wrong.
  9. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #9
    When you change the coolant flush the system out mate.
  10. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #10
    don't think there's oil in the coolant, only bought the car a few weeks ago, might give it a good service got the new pipe today, got the new pipe today so i'll see if i can relocate it away from the wheel.
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #11
    you definitely want to take the 'stat out and backflush it through after fitting that pipe
  12. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #12
    How would i go about flushing the system, run a hose through it till its clean?
  13. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #13
    Just sit the hose in and watch the crap come out..
  14. Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Riley-94 View Post
    And if you have any pets I'd clean that mess up or they'll drink it and die
  15. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #15
    Its outside my mates house so its alright
  16. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by OMGASAXO View Post
    And if you have any pets I'd clean that mess up or they'll drink it and die
    One way to stop the neighbours cat taking a dump in my garden...
  17. Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kmak577 View Post
    One way to stop the neighbours cat taking a dump in my garden...
    True but; A) it's a harsh way, B) you can go to jail for that ... I think lol
  18. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #18
    Looks like that's been run without antifreeze for a while. After you've repaired the hose, flush the system, asap.

    And remove the radiator if you have the ability/time, and give that a real going through, shaking it about. Ideally use a proper flush too along with copious hosepipe water.
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  19. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #19
    yea think me and a mate are sorting it tonight, give it a good rinse out
  20. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Riley-94 View Post
    yea think me and a mate are sorting it tonight, give it a good rinse out
    Nice one.

    Dont skimp on antifreeze when you refill - it contains rust inhibitors and is important.
  21. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #21
    waht alloys are you running

    and what tyre size

    that shouldnt happen...not there at least
  22. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #22
    Its all sorted now, repaired the whole with a piece of steel pipe, that should stay fixed
  23. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #23
    Why wont that rub thorough in time though?
  24. Newbie Joined: Oct 2012 Cumbria Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001
    #24
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gandi699 View Post
    Why wont that rub thorough in time though?
    yea but not any time soon, is your coolant hose located in the same place?
  25. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #25
    Yep, sits under the chassis leg