ripped_fear Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi all. Looking for some help. Could someone who has a radiator hard pipe kit installed please take the external circumference of the hard pipe. and if anyone has one not installed an internal diameter would be very helpful too please. Thanks In advance Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Just measure the top elbow coming off the engine, and the spigot on the radiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Just measure the top elbow coming off the engine, and the spigot on the radiator Lol that was a good idea, and I have my spare polished top neck to check against. Thanks The reason behind me asking Is I have just had a hard pipe made for my NA as you can not buy them, but it looked narrower than expected, but its exactly the same as the top neck so all is good! Any idea what size and make silicone pieces people use to join the TT hard pipes? Edited July 27, 2015 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 34mm ID on a TT, N/A will be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I would use as long a peice of silicone as possible, especially on the radiator end. The plastic spigots on the radiator are known for cracking, and this can be attributed to hardpipes taking away all of the tolerance of the stock hose. Obviously your engine moves during use, the radiator doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 When you've plucked up the courage to attempt to fit this latest shiny thing, make sure that there is a little movement in the hoses at both ends or your radiator top hose-tail could fail. (Edit: You beat me to it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks guys indeed I will make sure there is some flex, little concerned it has been made slightly to long, need to look at this at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 You will need at least half an inch clearance at each end. A tape measure, hacksaw and half round file are your friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 You will need at least half an inch clearance at each end. A tape measure, hacksaw and half round file are your friends. brilliant thanks. Will have to see what I have. If it need alterations it will go back as it will need thee bead rolled back into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 If it requires shortening beyond the present beads, shorten at one end only and only one bead requires re making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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