BenF Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 It's time for a coolant change for my 7, so I was planning on doing this in the next couple of months and thought I would replace the original hoses with new silicone ones, fit a bleed tee and get some nice hose clamps at the same time. I've searched previous threads and there's a fair amount of info out there. Samco do kits on their website. There's a 1600/1800 dry sump kit (TCS26/H) but mine's a 1800 wet sump. Does anyone know if this kit fits? On the subject of clamps, I was planning on getting some Mikalor ones, unless anyone has any better suggestions. I could wait until Stoneleigh and try to buy some hoses there.... however, I'd rather do this work in the winter. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hi Ben, try here Very good service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Ben I got a set from CC the other day as my engine is coming out & thought I would change the hoses too. They now only stock the silicone ones(in blue, to match both your car & mine!)) & the set was c. £80.I am pretty sure they are made by Samco - my car is wet sump too. I didn't get the Mikalor clips but will be getting some - pls let me know if you find a stockist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 15, 2012 Member Share Posted January 15, 2012 I bought mine from Classic Silicone Hoses, and was very pleased. The clamps they supplied were the same as the original from Caterham, and have worked fine. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter clarke Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I bought mine from SFS Performance in Luton. Took selection of pipes as my system is a bit modified. Excellent quick service and follow up when I had a small problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I tried mikalor clamps, but could not get a good reliable seal. I used stainless jubilee clips with rolled edges. Forgotten the make, but they work well. I think they might be JCS Hi-Grip. I found they gave me less problems/worries than the Mikalor clamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Oh, I also fitted the Samco dry sump kit to a wet sump car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Like Cagey, JCS Hi-Grip stainless steel clips have worked well for me on silicon hoses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Quoting CageyH: Oh, I also fitted the Samco dry sump kit to a wet sump car. ^^^ This is very useful information about dry versus wet sump hoses. Among the various pictures of hoses I've seen while browsing, I couldn't tell the difference between the dry and wet sump kits from the main manufacturers, CC, Samco and SFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I think the main difference is the length of the vertical section of the bottom radiator hose. Anyway, it fits, and has pretty much all the hoses you need to change to Silicone. The only extra ones you need, are the 90 degree hoses for the heater if you still have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenF Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Guys Thanks for all the info, sorry for not replying sooner, I've been busy at work! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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