Accord Wagon H22 turbo with PS, A/C and all stuff left. It became very very tight around. I don't like the idea my upper radiator hose is leaning against my turbocharger.
So I'm looking for ideas what to use and how to do the other route for that. I sketched some potential routes on the picture... But I'm not stuck with this.
Any help appreciated.





Modified by pentaq at 10:45 AM 9/19/2008

 

It would be ideal to get a new aluminum radiator so you can cut off the inlet and move it to the passenger side more. Might want to think about that to save you from some problems down the line. . .

 

That's probably your best bet....

 

try just cutting about 2 inches off the end that connects to the rad, that should pull it off the turbo.

 

How about some heat wrap for radiator hoses.

 

I had a similar problem and used a copper 90* fitting (excuse the picture... this was many years ago)

Would something like this work?

 

i have seen (actually today, in the hybrid forum) using braided lines for the radiator hoses.

here is a link to the thread.

https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=2

 

Like stated cut 2" off at the rad end and put the hose in a sleeve.

 

About cutting: you're right- shorter hose will stretch a bit and strighten going over the joint between a turbo and an air filter. I think it will solve the problem.

I'm not willing to replace my rad as it is quite new.

Thanks!

 

i dont think you will have any problem ith your present hose location if you want something good go to your autopart they have multiple hose with different curve and diameter in stock you might find something you like

 

You can also try rotating the hose on the radiator end and holding it there while you put the clamp on.

 

I don't know that I'd want to cut the end off of the current hose and pull it. Your radiator neck will be under constant tension, especially so when the engine rocks. Thats just asking for it to pull off or worse, break the neck off. I'd go to the parts store and try to find a hose with a different kink in it.

 

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here is a link to the thread.

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idk man, it doesnt look all that nice IMHO, maybe if you got the black braided lines, this kinda looks too show-car like