Alternative to Silicone or Viton hose?
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From: near Wichita, Kansas
^ Dale, I think the key word in your post(s) is/has been quality silicone lines.
Seems like there are a lot of opportunities for the unsuspecting public to be duped into buying something that is just a bunch of crap.
If the price of something seems to good to be true....it probably is. And that should be the warning bell for those that go out on e-bay or to the local parts store and find a "complete silicone hose kit" for $29.99.....
Seems like there are a lot of opportunities for the unsuspecting public to be duped into buying something that is just a bunch of crap.
If the price of something seems to good to be true....it probably is. And that should be the warning bell for those that go out on e-bay or to the local parts store and find a "complete silicone hose kit" for $29.99.....
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From: Alabama
possibilities?
why not stainless brake tubing to replace the factory with either rubber or silicone connecting the brake tubing to the vacuum port? the tubing is relatively cheap and a tubing bender isn't very expensive and will last a lifetime. i'm going to try this out on my fd after i get done with the major issues keeping my car in the garage.
Why do all that if you're still going to have rubber couplings?
After digging around in there I would not want hard lines everywhere. There are a couple of spots where a rigid sleeve would avoid kinking, but not the whole nest.
Dave
After digging around in there I would not want hard lines everywhere. There are a couple of spots where a rigid sleeve would avoid kinking, but not the whole nest.
Dave
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From: Southern Ca.
Originally Posted by Goofy
At what temperature does Viton crystalize?
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Originally Posted by Barban
So viton is the best all around(except for price?) followed by nitrile, then silicone, then rubber? I have the rubber ones on my car now and Ive split a few. For some reason I always thought silicone was good stuff but someone here mentioned it splits w/ abbrasion? I really dont want to do the hose job....uhg.
The splitting can be caused by higher temperatures and/or oils.
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From: Alabama
Originally Posted by dgeesaman
Why do all that if you're still going to have rubber couplings?
After digging around in there I would not want hard lines everywhere. There are a couple of spots where a rigid sleeve would avoid kinking, but not the whole nest.
Dave
After digging around in there I would not want hard lines everywhere. There are a couple of spots where a rigid sleeve would avoid kinking, but not the whole nest.
Dave
