seanpren Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 As above lads... What ye all using for coolant hoses? I've contacted JS Performance and they've stopped making the set for manta b with XE unfortunately (unless there was a large group buy) Would like to keep the hoses looking tidy so I'm open to any suggestions on hoses that may fit.....failing that I'll just make up some with some flexible hose and joiners Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny mc Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Hi Sean, I will be in need of hoses in near future also if that helps for a group purchase. Maybe theirs more on here in need to get a batch made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Surely this is such a common conversation still that the club funds could fe used for a stock item? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 never done a xe swap but which hoses (i assume some) are different to when a 1.8 is fitted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny mc Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I haven't got around to looking for hoses yet, the ascona I bought came without an engine so no old hoses to go off but was going to ask some of the rally suppliers when the time came as I'm sure the mk2 escort hoses for xe conversions would do the job. Just the heater hoses would be nice if a kit was available of shelf to save any messing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Try Retropower. That’s who supplied my kit years ago. I think the top and bottom hoses are similar to 1.8 ones but the heater hoses are different. Retropower used to have a lot of stuff for XE conversions, I have their clutch kit and manifold on my hatch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Retropower sent me to js performance so they have none I'd say the mk2 stuff will work though as it's very similar 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I’ll put to committee, we could have a poll on here and Facebook to see what the general consensus is. I don’t know of many conversions happening atmo. Did JS give an indication of how many sets they need to run a batch? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 I can't fully remember as it was early December but I think he mentioned 10 sets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Ok leave it with me and I’ll get in touch with them in due course. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 no probs paul thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 Will update here when I get them but got the XE hoses for mk2 escort off grp4 fabrications here in Ireland. Will need to make a joiner with a t piece for the heater but other than that should be all good. Will let you all know when I receive them and try them out 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 To update Sean I have spoken with JS performance and they are willing to make some sets as a bulk buy. Will have further chats with commitee on our next meeting and see what we can do with costings for- standard set xe conversion set th y have confirmed they can do without branding also which is good. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 Great stuff Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Hi lads, Can confirm that the top and bottom hoses I bought off GRP4 Fabrications for XE into MK2 Escort fits fine. The only issue is the bottom hose is a single piece so will have to be cut to allow a joiner with T piece in it if you're running a heater. Top quality anyways Hope this helps 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 18 hours ago, seanpren said: Hi lads, Can confirm that the top and bottom hoses I bought off GRP4 Fabrications for XE into MK2 Escort fits fine. The only issue is the bottom hose is a single piece so will have to be cut to allow a joiner with T piece in it if you're running a heater. Top quality anyways Hope this helps Good info, Ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooksie Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Thanks Paul, I'd be interested in two sets of the XE conversion hoses. kind regards 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmonkey Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Hi Paul I would be interested in 2 sets if there is a group buy Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Hopefully there will be enough now ( I need a set) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1235 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I'd be in for a set aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennie Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I would also be interested in 2 sets, in black. I live in the Netherlands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I'd take 2x sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 did any of these hose sets get made or what is available?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpren Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 15/07/2023 at 20:43, Greg w said: did any of these hose sets get made or what is available?? No idea Greg but mk2 escort xe hoses work fine. You just need to split the bottom hose and fit in some T's if running a heater Got mine off grp4 fabrications in Ireland 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.