Will silicone hose work for OMP oil lines?
08-19-01, 01:32 PM
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Will silicone hose work for OMP oil lines?
2 of my plastic OMP oil tubes are cracked and as you know they are not repairable because of their britlleness. I'm just wondering if I can use a silicone vacuum hose to replace them. I don't want to get a new one because they cost ~$12 a piece. Or is there any other substitute for it?
08-19-01, 02:42 PM
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hmmm. ok, but what about this comment from K2RD.com
oh well, if it does really work, then its cool. at least it will be cheaper and more reliable i guess. i think there is a small round clip i can buy from home depot. just like those ones that they use for the fuel hose. i'll check it out.
Although silicon is very resistant to heat, it can tolerate only occasional exposure to petroleum products, such as gasoline or oil - do not use silicon where constant exposure to either gasoline or oil is possible.
08-19-01, 03:04 PM
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I don't think it is a wise idea to do it. Silicone hose can break down after time with exposure to oil and fuel. I would be safe with this and just replace all of them. It is pretty crutial to lubricate your motor.
08-19-01, 11:44 PM
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i would say just replace all 4, better to be safe than sorry and get a blown engine some other way, i would say 50 bucks is a sound investment if it keeps your engine running 
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08-20-01, 02:08 PM
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BAD NEWS! I just went to Mazda this morning and the cost of the plastic tube is $26.00. Mazdatrix sells them for $20.00 [sigh...] I'll try if the junkyard has a good one 
08-21-01, 12:15 AM
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i just replace my omp like a month ago and the one i bought was used off of a jdm motor and the guy supplied the lines with it....i didnt use the lines and used the ones still in my car because they were still good so i have a full set lying around somewhere if you want them ill sell them for cheap...like 25 plus shipping for the set of 4
08-21-01, 01:27 AM
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i went to 2 junkyards today and all of the rx7s out there are either stripped out completely (no motors) or they are 1st gens.
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08-21-01, 09:28 AM
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yeah, how 'bout a rubber hose? When I went to the junkyard, I checked out some 1st gens and their OMP plastic tubes are using rubber hoses on both ends that are connected to the banjo bolts. I even almost get the plastic tubes but I think the ID is smaller than the 2nd gens. So, is rubber hose good to replace the whole line or should I just do the same thing like 1st gens; rubber hose on both ends?
08-21-01, 09:32 AM
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This is like asking if you should put in Chevron gas, or Ghetto gas. Sure they both work, but you don't know what kind of crap is in the Ghetto gas. I would just get the OEM lines. Figure that they lasted over 10 years for even a 91 FC. They will probably last longer than anything else you replace on the car
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08-21-01, 11:44 AM
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rubber hose...i'd be careful...
i had to recently replace those omp lines. i had used rubber vac hose temp while i waited for the real lines to come in.
about a month later when i got around to replacing the hose, the rubber hose was very very soft and sweating with oil. you could do it for the short term if you need to save the $$, but i wouldn't count on it lasting more than a month or so.
you might want to think about running a little premix if you decide to go with the cheapy hose.
john
about a month later when i got around to replacing the hose, the rubber hose was very very soft and sweating with oil. you could do it for the short term if you need to save the $$, but i wouldn't count on it lasting more than a month or so.
you might want to think about running a little premix if you decide to go with the cheapy hose.
john
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send it to this address FC3S_13B@hotmail.com...i just moved and have different interent and email address
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