Mk1 overheating and cracked pipe?

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Was going to my MOT on Tuesday at kwik fit, as i got in there i noticed the temp guage was off the scale!

I ran the heater, but only cold air coming out even though id been driving 10 mins.

Kwik fit have looked at the car and said that there is a cracked pipe underneath - but seem to have no clue what it is.

Taking a chance and asking here if anyone might have a clue what it is?? I know its a HUGE ask as i have so few details!

[Oldandslow]

A coolant pipe? Did they give any indication of size? Metal or rubber? There's a bottom hose and a metal pipe to the bottom of the radiator. Both available from suppliers.

Sorry just to clarify I'd assumed MK1 or 2. Anything newer and I'm clueless.

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They said metal - and its a MK1.

Reading about, could it be the water inlet pipe?

[Oldandslow]

My guess would be this
https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/waterpump-radiator-pipe...
out of stock there unfortunately, none on David Manners. There's a couple of used ones on ebay if you're stuck.

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Thanks for that!

So i have 2 potential options....fingers crossed kwik fit can find the right one, otherwise ill drive the car to the shopping centre next door and get AA to tow me to my usual specialist to do

[Oldandslow]

Best of luck.

I actually forgot Autolink. They have used ones for £10 plus P+P. Also try a Mazda dealer, you never know.