"Professional" mechanics

Just about to blow off completely.  Probably put spring clip the wrong side of the lip.  This garage used to be good a few years ago but the owner retired and doesn't go in any more.  Luckily coolant never got more than an inch below the line when cold.

Car is obviously undriveable until I shove it back on.  I hate those spring clips but jubilee clips tend to allow leaks.



 

And take a deep breath, hold 1,2,3,4 and release

Well, I released the clip, pushed the hose back on all the way and then it started raining.  Still, it's safe on my drive and its owner is away for a while!

Don't get me started on garages!

Took car in for a £1500 head gasket replacement and it's come back with more problems than when it went in!

I put the clip back on just behind the lip of the stub/joining pipe (small Vise-Grips are quite good for holding the clip open in the limited space).  Took it for a drive to get it hot and there are no leaks.  If it does start dripping again it probably needs a new pipe, but this one looks absolutely fine.

Well, that is still fine but the top hose was beginning to creep off at both ends!

I'm now suspecting the radiator cap, which I replaced in August (genuine Suzuki) but I can't rule out that it's bad.  It has always been fine on long runs - not that I can risk those until it's fixed - which makes me think the cap might be a bit reluctant to first open from cold. 

Anyway, there is either excessive pressure or the clips are the wrong ones - can anyone confirm the part number?  These are 09401-35403.