Silicone hoses?

Hi all, who has replaced their water hoses with silicone?

I've recently had the expansion tank blow so I've done a bit of work: Changed the head gasket, water pump, P-gasket, thermostat and all the hoses - I figured changing the hoses would help determine whether I had any blockages in the system..

So far I seem to be getting 'leaks' from the joints on or around the the bottom hose, where there is a metal 3-way clip connection. Bit weird as I've run the Vehicle for an hour with no problem then had a leak when parked up after a second run of an hour?

Re connected and sealed tightened all clips, re-bled system, and again, all good for about an hour then on a second trip out I find a puddle under the Disco. Weird.

You using correct clips ??

I've used the clips they supplied, which seem OK.

Just took it out again and found a broken jubilee clip. Sods law
Will refit and try again later.

If you think the problem is the hoses change them. Whether you change them for silicone or rubber ain't going to make much difference.

I think you miss the point, payydg...

Yes, I have a leak somewhere, and I think I've identified the problem ie. a jubilee clip. I have the old hoses should there be a problem with the silicone replacements so I can refit them if I'm not happy - and throw some ****s at the supplier.

I was interested in anyone else having any problems with fitting a silcone replacement pipe system just in case there was a 'current' problem.