58 Dexta - Belt rubbing lower radiator hose

[DntBrnDPig]

Last time I was working my Dexta I noticed the lower hose was getting rubbed by the belt and it had sprung a leak when hot. Doesn't look like there is a lot of room. Does yours look this close?

[DntBrnDPig]

This is it running https://youtu.be/ODvyc3L-kSQ

[Dunggatherer]

Yes, that is right. Mine looks tight too.
There is supposed to be a slight bend in the hose, towards the timing cover.
That will keep the hose away from the belt.
But i agree it is kind of tight in there.
You might consider releasing the hoseclamp at the waterpump and twisting the hose sideways a little bit, then retightening.
Regards, Rob.

[pat777]

If you're replacing the leaking hose, be no harm to put a couple of jubilee clips around the lower radiator hose where the belt meets the hose,should offer better protection than just relying on the correct placement of the hose.

[Mervyn Spencer]

IMHO would it not be better to just replace the hose with an original Dexta one? If I recall the original hose does tapper down on one end can't remember which though. When I bought my ASP(All Spare Parts) Dexta it had a Ferguson water pump fitted and a butchered hose fitted as the Ferguson pump is slightly different.

[kiwiland dexta]

I replaced my old collapsing hoses at once with a kit of proper ones - plenty of clearance.

[DntBrnDPig]

Thanks guys.. I ended up ordering a new lower hose and I have about a 1/4 inch of clearance now.

Thanks for all the help.