Morning all. Doing more maintenance on my 323F. Does anyone have the OEM part numbers for the radiator hoses? Or if anyone knows any silicon replacements that will fit send them my way. My radiator is pretty battered so since it's time to replace it, I may as well also do the hoses. While I'm there, would it also be worth replacing the thermostat or should I leave it for now?

Thanks

[quote="Borys S"]Morning all. Doing more maintenance on my 323F. Does anyone have the OEM part numbers for the radiator hoses? Or if anyone knows any silicon replacements that will fit send them my way. My radiator is pretty battered so since it's time to replace it, I may as well also do the hoses. While I'm there, would it also be worth replacing the thermostat or should I leave it for now?

Thanks[/quote]

For the upper radiator hose, I have no idea, because I bought one from Autodoc, but it wouldn't fit that good, and it would just pull the radiator backwards (had to use the old one instead).

As for the lower radiator hose, the ones from autodoc work great, and fit in just like the stock ones.

I think smurf182 is looking at getting silicone ones made - he might have some idea of part numbers or even where to get silicone ones

Hi all,

I'm in need of a top Radiator hose for my Mazda 1.8i 1997 Executive.i also had the same trouble with Autodoc radiator hose not fitting correctly. I've managed to bodge two hoses together for now but it will need replacing. if anyone has a correct part number or can point me in the right direction that would be a great help!

ahhh, just seen this thread.....sorry for the lateness. I am indeed looking into getting some silicon hoses made for the 1.5 engine, i'm not too sure if the 1.8's are similar, though i think so. Ill try to keep the post updated with how i get on. i may get one set, or they may ask for a minimum order being placed. If that is the case i will try to organise a group buy.

[quote="smurf182"]ahhh, just seen this thread.....sorry for the lateness. I am indeed looking into getting some silicon hoses made for the 1.5 engine, i'm not too sure if the 1.8's are similar, though i think so. Ill try to keep the post updated with how i get on. i may get one set, or they may ask for a minimum order being placed. If that is the case i will try to organise a group buy.[/quote]

I'd be interested in a group buy, as I wanted silicone hoses for Sundance but couldn't find any; Samco only offer them for the V6.

S