For pictures follow this link:- HYPERLINK "http://www.ukdoc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=329"http://www.ukdoc.co.uk/for um/viewtopic.php?t=329 I drove a 200 mile trip yesterday and noticed that the steering felt like it was tugging on something whilst on the return leg. I raised the car onto axle stands this afternoon and was pleased to find the cause but also realised how serious it could have been if the coolant hose had ruptured. It is item 18 part number 100748 as seen at the below link. HYPERLINK "http://www.delorean.com/dmcstore/ViewPage.asp?PageID=83" \nhttp://www.delorean.com/dmcstore/ViewPage.asp?PageID=83 It is surely no co-incidence that the installation of my stainless steel brake hoses that were fitted only the other week or so ago could have potentially disturbed and finished off what must have been a weak rubber sleeve that holds the coolant pipe in place. As the rubber sleeve split it dropped the coolant hose thus placing it so that the threaded end of the bolt that links the upper steering shaft to the steering column end caught on the hose with each turn of the steering. The offending bolt:- HYPERLINK "http://www.delorean.com/dmcstore/ViewPart.asp?PID=2645&QTY=2&popup=true" \nhttp://www.delorean.com/dmcstore/ViewPart.asp?PID=2645&QTY=2&popup=true source page :- HYPERLINK "http://www.delorean.com/dmcstore/ViewPage.asp?PageID=68" \nhttp://www.delorean.com/dmcstore/ViewPage.asp?PageID=68 The rotation of the bolt has shredded the rubber sheath revealing the layer below. Fortunately the pipe is still intact and there is no leak. I have never seen a cross reference of this pipe but curious to know how much material there is separating the coolant from the outside world... I was going to find a suitable rubber compound to repair the protective part of the pipe. I have moved it around gently to do the photos and determine the extent of the damage. It is not leaking. Can anyone clarify how much pipe there is between the coolant and me? Even if it was leaking how can you easily replace this pipe? It is tucked between the pontoon and the chassis. The metal ends would surely mean that you cannot simply lubricate the pipe to aid pulling it out. Would this really mean a chassis/pontoon separation? I haven't found the replacement supportive sleeve in the manual yet, but would anyone be able to send me a photo illustrating the correct mounting/support of the coolant pipe? Unless someone has a better suggestion I was going to repair the pipe and then re-mount it. Thanks in advance? _________________ Regards, Chris Hawes Vin 5255 Grey, 5-speed -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.3/530 - Release Date: 11/11/2006 18:53 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.3/530 - Release Date: 11/11/2006 18:53 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/