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MG MGA - Silicone hoses

Wondering if anybody is running the silicone radiator hose set from Moss, and can comment on the quality? Do they seal up okay using original wire type clamps?

-Del
D Rawlins

Del, I'm using them on my TC and yes, they seal well...but then again the TC system isn't pressurized.

Gene
Gene Gillam

Yes they are fine

Dominic Clancy

Del,
DON'T use the wire clips, they "bite"into the hoses and can cut them. Get good quality flat clips with a slightly rolled edge.
Allan Reeling

I use the wire clamps without noticing any problems
Dominic Clancy

Dominic,
Hope that remains the case, but the manufacturers of silicone hoses are pretty adamant about clips. I must say that I have never re-used wire clips, even on rubber hoses. Just don't like them!!
Allan Reeling

Thanks, but if the silicone hoses turn out to be incompatible with the original type clamps, I will find some other hoses.

-Del
D Rawlins

Just came across the following, but I'm a little skeptical of the low price compared to the Moss set.

https://www.bpnorthwest.com/radiator-hose-kit-silicone-with-clamps-mga.html

Of course, no picture.

-Del
D Rawlins

I have fitted rubber hoses as originals and used wire clamps on large hoses and Todd Clarke repro clamps on heater hoses. Had a small leak on heater pipe and clamp is fully tightened so am fitting a Jubilee clip to see if it stops the leak, otherwise all works as intended.
Brian Paddon

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