[416tourer]

Hi all,
My Tourer that I swapped for a 827 Vitesse has had a wee problem.

There is a hose that comes out from under the distributor and then goes over the heater valve has split and is no longer usable.
We have tried Rimmers, Rover NZ, and Honda NZ to try and locate a replacement hose. Apparently they are no longer available.
The Tourer has the D16A8 Honda motor in it (DOHC head) and I would assume that the hose is the same on the SOHC head Honda motor as well.

Does anyone know if there is anyone else in the UK who might stock them or can suggest a suitable replacement? Plus they need to be able to ship to New Zealand!

Cheers
Graeme

[Sir Henry]

I've not done enough work on this part of my car's system to recall, but is this a shaped hose or just a plain one that is gently curved around to fit? If the latter then any heater hose of the correct diameter should be acceptable.

[Fatdave]

replace it with silicone as ive been slowly doing on my 600. it wont be shaped but that doesnt really matter.

[416tourer]

Thanks for the replies, the hose is shaped......has 2 elbows and also a slight kink in the middle.
I think he is going to try and get to separate elbows and make a hose to fit.
Graeme