Removed the 2 problem area hoses last night, cleaned inside of hoses and pipes, scraped rust and gunk off and cleaned with foil and water (creates reaction to clear rust)

Reinstalled hoses clamped and tested ok

Thread can be closed.


*started at 7 finished at 11.30, drank rad fluid when removing water pump hose and had an eye wash, 1 lamp fall onto my phone and smashed my phone screen and lamp globe but....the car is running! oh what a night