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    Post How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    Hello,
    My name is Jorge from Mexico and I'm building a Kitfox Lite 2 Rotax 582. Hope you can help me with this issue.

    I am installing the cooling system components in the engine.
    The manual says only this:

    "Install the remainder of the cooling system components using Figure F-6 as a guide."

    And that's it.

    But I am confused about the hoses connections. The schematic seems to be different with the engine.
    Also I don't know what is the flow direction of the coolant.
    I reviewed the Rotax Engine documentation, but I am very confused with the schematic.

    I will appreciate any help and pictures from your own engine.

    I attached the images.





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    Default Re: How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    Maybe this is too simplistic and I don't know anything about those engines, but can you just unbolt and flip the connection on top of the head around 180 degrees?

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    Default Re: How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    I believe you will find Option A best unless you relocate the oil tank.
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    Default Re: How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    use Option A

    Coolant direction is out the thermostat side.

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    Default Re: How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    Sorry for my confused response. I did not see that you had options layed out already.

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    Default Re: How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    You can invert the hose like said.
    On my brand new 582 the exit was opposite to yours

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    Default Re: How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    Quote Originally Posted by dholly View Post
    I believe you will find Option A best unless you relocate the oil tank.
    Thank you very much for the images! They will be very useful.
    That's the answer and solution to my question.

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    Default Re: How to install hoses in cooling system? Kitfox Lite 2, Rotax 582

    Quote Originally Posted by GDN View Post
    You can invert the hose like said.
    On my brand new 582 the exit was opposite to yours


    Thanks to all! I appreciate your great help.
    Now I can go to the next step!

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