the quiet achiever Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 hi got my civic rad & jezza`s mounts fitted but find the civic outlets are larger than ep size what do i need to fix i had a new set of silicone to fit as well is it easy or expensive ?? thanks for help lyle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 from what ive herd its a tiny diff and with lil bit of a stretch /boiling water should fit on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 they stretch on mate... use wd40 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 they stretch on mate... use wd40 X2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 x3.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 x4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daz gt turbz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 x5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the quiet achiever Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 hi guys just to check we are all talking about the same thing i have measured the outlets ep = 28MM civic = 32mm i`m using the samco kit will the silcone soften when hot or stretch more i just been trying with some lanolin spray lyle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stulet-GTT Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Like said WD-40 or silicone spray for the top hose...When i fitted mine i found it easyer to fit the top hose befor putting rad in... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 and fit them to the radiator OFF the car! Jay did this with mine and he found it MUCH easier than trying to do it on the car.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maz90 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I have just spent about an hour there getting mine on.There a pain in the arse,but eventually go on.Good luck lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 KY jelly can also help slip it on haha .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee_EP82 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Put them in some boiling water they will go nice and supple and slip on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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