Moderators PTR200S Posted August 21, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Definitely a timely reminder with the current heatwave and should be on everyones checklist, me too !! Thanks for that 👍👍👍👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted March 1, 2023 Author Administrators Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Image from the Honda 6 WhatsApp chat group courtesy of @Andy Mc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted March 1, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 That was close 🫣🫣🫣 Must have a look at mine, six months plus since the last time..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Hi I may have the same problem but not sure I took Misty to have the tracking done and noticed whilst she was up in the air there was a small amount of anti freeze had leaked onto the protective plastic that covers the underside the mechanic said it was coming from the lower hose attached to the radiator so not sure what to do or how to confirm if it is the clamp or the radiator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted November 29, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Vibesy said: Hi I may have the same problem but not sure I took Misty to have the tracking done and noticed whilst she was up in the air there was a small amount of anti freeze had leaked onto the protective plastic that covers the underside the mechanic said it was coming from the lower hose attached to the radiator so not sure what to do or how to confirm if it is the clamp or the radiator. Take off the lower panel so you can see what is going on.. it will be very obvious if the pipe clamp is going into meltdown..or the radiator ....can just about get to it to change the clamp for a new one . If you can't see it properly get your phone under there and take a picture then you can examine it at your leisure when you are upright !!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted November 29, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 What Pete said! To be honest, i'd suggest investing in a replacement clamp (don't mess about with used ones, they never work properly the second time around) and just fit it while you're under there. If the existing clamp isn't falling apart (doubtful) then check the rad stub for cracks around the join to the rad and the hose for perishing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Thank you for the information 🙂 I will get under there at some time this week as not going to be driving the car until I can get all the servicing/cambelt done etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 So ordered a couple of clamps for the hose from Honda they will be here tomorrow and hopefully it will be just the clamp and not the radiator when I check it out over the weekend worst case scenario I have looked up radiators and prices are quite reasonable it seems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted November 30, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Did you get down and dirty to look see ?? !!! Has the clamp let go? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted November 30, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 I suspect he's following my suggestion of having the new clamps ready to fit before crawling under - in this weather you only want to crawl under once! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 You got it in one lol 😉 I will get to it over the weekend just hoping it is just the clamp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted November 30, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 You will be crawling under more than once 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Actually it's easy to see if you just roll it up some ramps at the front and drop the under cover off, can almost do it it sitting on your bum !!!!! Fingers crossed its just the clamp. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Had a look from the top just now and I can see water on the bottom cover there is not much to be honest and nothing on the floor so hoping it does point towards the clamp. Going to pop some fresh pictures up of her shortly now I have had a chance to clean her up a touch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 So purchased my car ramps today and the wheel chocks ( if that is how it is spelt lol ) also got a pair of hose clamps from Honda so all ready for tomorrow actually looking forward to it hopefully the Honda gods are looking over me and it is just a clamp 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 So got under her today and it looks like I have been lucky as the clip is totally rotten and you can see the water coming from the end of the hose so going to tackle that right now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 2, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Wow, you're braver than me - it's still about -4C here! Good to know that the problem is obvious, keep an eye on it after renewing the clamp just in case the end of the hose has gone soft though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted December 2, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 That is BAD !!!!!! Lucky you got a dribble to prewarn you...complete failure gets a lot of water out if the hose pops off 😱😱😱😱😱 As said , bloody cold !! You are a hero !! 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Blimey that was a bloody mare lol but it is now done had her running for half an hour and no leak so hoping all is solved going to take her for a drive now to defrost myself as frozen to the bone but well chuffed I sorted it also replaced the top clamp whilst I was at it 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted December 2, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Well done !!! I hope you sprayed some rust prevention around whilst you were in there !!! Well deserved rest and defrost tonight 🥳 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 What would be the best rust prevention to use? Also checked his morning and all dry so got lucky 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 3, 2023 Moderators Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Good news on curing the coolant leak! Most on here recommend Bilt Hamber, however i've just had this stuff recommended to me by a friend. As he said, what the long term protection will be like remains to be seen but he applied it with a plant sprayer or an empty cleaning bottle sprayer. I'm planning on using an electric sprayer but apparently it's thin stuff, like water in consistency so should get into all nooks and crannies and gets rid of surface rust leaving a primed surface. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175894969723 Reading some reviews on it, it doesn't seem that great but something that comes up on a general search (and would have been my "go to" as they've been around a long time and originally developed for use by the Royal Navy) is this : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09SM5F83T No doubt available on ebay too! *** EDIT *** Just lookoed on ebay, they are on there but also a 500ml bottle that you can decant into a plant or electric sprayer : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175841650568 As we all know, aerosol pushes the price up for the same volume but is much easier to apply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Ahh brilliant thank you Dave for the information gives me something to do once I get a dry day or 2 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted December 3, 2023 Author Administrators Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Great work Paul, regards rust prevention and rust inhibitors, most products prevent rust and spraying over existing rust without some preparation first can create more problems. Yet to find a single product that works in all areas, so I use a combination of different types of rust prevention. Since most good companies already have them in their product range you can stick to one brand at least. The thinner products work well in seams of panels, e.g. doors, inside sills etc rather than exterior areas, sometimes heating up a thinker (non-aerosol) product works just as well, if not better long term. Additionally, try to avoid any rust prevention on the lower clamp as it will likely damage the hose(s) as it will be good for another twentie+ years 😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibesy Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Brilliant thank you Stu I am a complete novice in this area and will definitely be doing something about it once I get a few dry days here 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted December 3, 2023 Author Administrators Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Vibesy said: Brilliant thank you Stu I am a complete novice in this area and will definitely be doing something about it once I get a few dry days here 🙂 I would avoid doing anything until the warmer months, just concentrate on cleaning e.g. inner the wheel arches and where you can reach with a hose or jet wash under the car and it will help remove any loose underseal and rust too.. At least then you'll have a good starting point to start the protection in the more suitable weather and you won't trap moisture or salt... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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