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After the recent leaks I've experienced, and reading past posts, I thought I'd go down the aluminium radiator route. While waiting for delivery I've removed the existing plastic unit. Quite scary when I saw cracks in hose connectors that I've been driving around with, top and bottom (displayed) did not appear very tight and loosened easily with a stubby screwdriver but both had cracks.  pic2 by Ian David Bell, on Flickr
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XK8 for sensible use.
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That's a bit scary - good move and just in time going to aluminium I'd say.
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Best caught now....good change!
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Problem avoided, good news. Looks like your hose clips have been over tightened at some stage.
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That's perfect maintenance, identifying and fixing a potential issue before it becomes a problem. Top marks!
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I am always amazed that for the price they charge Morgan now buys such cheap parts they know will fail.
The piping for the screenwash being another great example. When it fails it can spray all the delicate electrics behind the dash & cause failures.
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