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[Speakjava]

After the battle of the sheared engine mount bolt, we finally got our new engine started!

 

First problem was an overflowing carb bowl but a new valve and gasket sorted that.

 

Unfortunately, we have a coolant leak where it's not obvious where it's coming from. I suspected the water pump gasket but when looking for signs of this I noticed that the bypass hose doesn't have any jubilee clips on it.  Is this normal?  I seem to remember from my original 71 clubman that it had clips (but that was 40 years ago so I may be wrong).

 

My other suspicion is a leaky head gasket, which I'm really hoping it isn't because I don't really want to have to pop the head off just for this.

 

Thanks in advance.

[gazza82]

Bypass should have clips ...

[cal844]

Bypass hose should have clips

[68+86auto]

Definitely needs clips.

[Ethel]

The proper clips fit the hose better https://www.minispar...sic/3H2963.aspx

 

You could replace the screws, or find similar clamps, with socket heads to make tightening/undoing easier. But, as you're unlikely to replace the hose without removing the the head or pump too it's not such an issue