I found a set of ebay silicone radiator hoses for like 50 bucks . My top hoses sprung a leak. So I need new ones.

Any body has bought these and have comments on them??

 

I've never used them but I'll say that there's nothing wrong with the regular hoses. Unless you're trying be showy I would suggest saving your money for other things... /shrug

 

There's a spot online 40 plus shipping for plain rubber hoses..


I'm getting 50 including shipping.but I'd rather hear from some one who used them before.

 

Good grief. Some of you children make me insane .

You can buy rubber hoses-model specific-I mean just walk into Autozone -for $18 plus tax FOR BOTH HOSES!

That's the way my Dad did it, that's the way I did it, BEFORE Al Gore invented the internet.

If you just INSIST, Autozone will ship them to you, charge you freight and sales tax.

Damn.

 

Can I help you wax your Gran Torino?

 

The hoses are on clearance at Rock Auto.

 

i don't recommend silicone radiator hoses on a car that you daily drive, you actually lose coolant very slowly through the silicone compared to the rubber.

on a race car where you check the coolant all the time? sure.

 

Well I know of several people whom use silicon radiator and heater hoses and none ever mentioned adding coolant. My friend with the WRX had Samco hoses though, and they are high quality. I think you should look up the high quality ones and compare them with the cheaper ones. I know the # of ply and thickness are pretty important, and maybe the purity of the silicone? idk, maybe you should be the guinea pig and report back to all of us in this thread and let us know how they do. ha. GL.

 

LOL how do you lose coolant by using silicone radiator hoses?

 

They are 4 ply 5mm thick

I get them in a week.. Ill post more later

 

i ve had them in my car for about 2 years now. I have also installed them in other cars Ive built for other people and no prolems so far. however there are 2 kinds of hoses there is the el cheapo china kind that are not reinforced and the OBX ones which are reinforced. dont get the el cheapo ones!!!! I have not had any problems with them so if thats what rocks your boat go for it!!!

 

This is what I read about the hoses I'm gunna get

Description: 86-92 Mada RX7 FC3S 13B engine Radiator Hose replacement set (4ply) Reinforced Coupler made from 100% silicone with extremely high pressure and heat resistant capability, the same as the radiator hoses. They are designed to [/b]make custom installations a breeze. [/b] 5mm thickness 4 layer reinforced high temperature silicone hose reduces the risk of component failure and enables higher temperatures and pressures to be maintained with complete confidence. [/b]Ideal for high performance street car, hot rods, track car or even off road remain flexible
even at extreme temperatures.[/b] All Material was imported from Germany, and factory tested result: [/b] Temperature Rating: -79F to +572F (withstand radiant temperature) Pressure Rating: -107 to +352 PSI ONLY the 4 layer silicone can passed the above tested.