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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:47 pm 
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Ive been searching for any topics on people recovering there original smiths oil cooler hoses.

Ive had no luck. :(

Has anyone done this repair to there Cooper S oil cooler hoses? and if so whats the best method to get a good result??

Ive been thinking of using black heat shrinking?


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:21 pm 
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If you try heat shrink then it may need to be done on the car when the hoses are in the correct shape. If you did it to straight hoses off the car then i doubt they would bend. I would love to see how they turn out and if they crack on the tight bend.

Someone on here tried painting them in plastic /rubber paint. It may have been Brett. The outer rubber was removed and the inner steel re-enforcing was painted. (maybe)

The other thing is to glue up any small rips and tears - If you have a fairly good set to start with. I used Zapp - CA thin Glue as recommended by Mr Coates but the glue that I bought was off and wouldn't even glue my fingers together. So I gave up for now.


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:54 pm 
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Brett Nosse from St George used some rubber coating on a pair I sold him. They looked like new.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:34 pm 
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Convertible Mini wrote:
Brett Nosse from St George used some rubber coating on a pair I sold him. They looked like new.


Thanks guys for the input.

gtogreen, the heat shrink won't make the hoses anymore ridged and will still bend in any direction. I will be trying this to see what results i may get. Can only play around and try. :D

Convertible mini- Have you got any links or more info on Brett Nosse and trying this method? also what product he used? pics?


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:02 am 
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I can't find the post on here but I have the pics. Maybe it was posted on FB.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:24 am 
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Cheers for posting that Brad.

They actually look pretty good!!

Im going to try Self sealing Black heat shrink. The heat shrink has a thin layer of glue on the inside and will help hold it in place when bending.

Will have a look also for a paintable rubber product also. I was thinking if there is a product that you could dip the hoses in to coat the braid.... all areas not to be coated will be tapped up.

Will keep you updated on my efforts. :)


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I think this is what Brett Nosse used. I have a can but haven't tried it yet. They have spray can version as well.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/rust-oleum- ... r_p4750202

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:23 pm 
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I had success in refurbishing a set bought on ebay by using a fellow in South Australia. He is a motorcycle enthusiast who has branched out into rubber & plastic repair in his retirement. He did a fabulous job on the original yellow band oil cooler hoses & an even better job on the original vinyl door trims of my old SL Merc. - I'd even trust him with the Mini trim. - His name is John Inkster, at Aldinga SA, Phone 0412841940. it would be worth the call, but possibly a little geographically remote?


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:05 pm 
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Ok i used the brush on plasticdip worked well start thin and slowly build up a thick coating

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Geeze you guys have a good memory. That was like 5 years ago!

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:20 pm 
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Find a mate with a punctured (modern) bike tube in the appropriate size (tight fit) - just stretch it on and glue each end and they look like the original.


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BMCMINI wrote:
Find a mate with a punctured (modern) bike tube in the appropriate size (tight fit) - just stretch it on and glue each end and they look like the original.


Any chance of getting a photo of the finished product?


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:19 pm 
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BMCMINI wrote:
Find a mate with a punctured (modern) bike tube in the appropriate size (tight fit) - just stretch it on and glue each end and they look like the original.



Really appreciate the help and suggestions guys!!

BMCMINI- I was just thinking of this method today using a bike tube. As suggested by gtogreen, would be great to see a picture if you may have one.

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How do you get the authentic yellow band.


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