waynefrst235

Hi folks.....got a mk3 fiesta with a 1800 zetec turbo inside. Can any1 tell me what coolant hoses have to be used?
Cheers Wayne

gary fraser

would the rs1800 1s not fit wayne.

waynefrst235

I think so but can't find a set. Sum1 must kno tho

zetaboostboy522bhp

many different options , what radiator are you using for starters . roose make a set of silicon hoses for the rs1800 which is a simple bolt on , as i said it will only be the hose that comes from the water pump to radiator that may cause you a problem but only if your running a aftermarket radiator.
hope that helps mate

cheers paul

waynefrst235

I'm 95% certain it's a standard frst radiator. Nd yeh it is the water pump to radiator hose that's causing me my headache . Got one from a mondeo but it's gona need a touch of modifying. Just needed to see what my other options were.
Cheers Wayne

zetaboostboy522bhp

first it might be a idea to change to a pace frst alloy radiator to aid with cooling on a turbo car. buy the alloy radiator then modify the bottom rad hose to suit the standard ford water hoses as uprated silicon ones are useally copies of standard hoses anyway .
heres what i did





note the modded bottom hose

hope this helps

cheers paul

waynefrst235

Looks good mate
that'll be a plan for soon due to funds......just lookin for a temp job to get it running
I've converted from zvh to full zetec so hoses r quite a mixed bag tbh
my plan is to use a escort/mondeo header tank and hose and mount tank on o/s/f inner wing
cheers Wayne

waynefrst235

Just had another look at ur radiator......which way did the pipe point before u modified it???

zetaboostboy522bhp

diagonally back towards the engine, heres the link to paces website
http://www.paceproducts.co.uk/public.../fiestarsturbo

cheers paul

waynefrst235

Had a look and the pipe on mine already points the same direction as urz. Away to have a tinker nd see how I get on. Il keep u posted
cheers Wayne