coolant hose leak. What be used for a replacement?

[joks79]

Can anyone tell me the purpose of the little coolant line on the top of the head in the picture shown? What can i use to replace it? Rubber gas line?



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[zimmbob]

can't see the pic

 

[polarisrider1]

you can use the same typ of hose over again. take the hose to any automotive store and they will cut you a new pc. BINGO back in action. Rubber gas line..... sure why not? I would stay away from using those free straws at Mickey Dees as a repair.

 

[ezra]

any rubber hose will get your x fire/m6 back on the snow.
any auto parts store will have it prob 7 bucks
where it vibrated through I would get a 2nd hose that fits over the one u have and use it as a wear hose the wire loom plastic wont last and u will be right back.
if u are fast U can prob fix with out loosing more than a pint

 

[joks79]

Thanks for the reply's. I did get a new hose. I couldn't get a metal hose clamp that small (~5/16") so I am going to use a zip tie.

 

[polarisrider1]

Thanks for the reply's. I did get a new hose. I couldn't get a metal hose clamp that small (~5/16") so I am going to use a zip tie.

ouch!!! not sure and pretty sure that won't last long. you would be better off crimping a metal band on it.

 

[fastmod62]

Thanks for the reply's. I did get a new hose. I couldn't get a metal hose clamp that small (~5/16") so I am going to use a zip tie.

Go to a Harley shop and get a fuel line clamp.