julianfoulger

BruceTF135 wrote:

julianfoulger wrote:

BruceTF135 wrote:

I have drained the system and replaced the PRT thermostat on my TF and that was awkward enough. Replacing the whole lot sounds like a labour of love.

Easy except for the heater hoses in the tunnel and to the heater which I passed on when I replaced all my hoses in 2006/7.

Yes, those ones in particular are the ones I was thinking of.

I thought so! My argument is that the heater hoses are not subject to the extreme engine heat, UV light and not used all year round (ie heater off). I will replace them if and when the heater core packs up. After 25 years, the heater hoses look as good as new (on the outside at least).

Regarding 'Waterless coolant', it appears to be more popular in the US (Jay Leno I think uses it in his cars) than in Europe. More costly than OAT and make sure anyone working on your car knows NOT to add water. I have never used it, mainly because of a deep mistrust over the MGF's coolant system