Car radiator hose?

Question

i have a leak on my heater pipe its a lot of work getting the pipe out can i just cut away the bit with the hole and replace with a rubber hose.... i can get to the hole very easy.... it already has rubber hoses coming off each end....the rest of the pipe looks good.......... thanks

Answer 1

Probably better to replace it.  Of course, you can always try a patch.  I guess it depends on who is driving the car, and how much inconvenience it will be for them to be broke down if the patch doesn't hold.

Answer 2

could just replace it with a longer hose but either way sure

Answer 3

Yes. Here's what to do.

Find a hose that'll go over the tubing rather tightly.

Since this tubing is under some pressure, get 2 clamps from the hardware store to tighten them down.

Should be no problem. I did this on my dirt track race car once.

Answer 4

As a temporary fix, sure.  But if it has reached the point of having a hole, keep an eye on it even though it looks good.