Cetchup

I was thinking about replacing the coolant lines with clear plumbers tubing from like Home depot or something. I havn't been down there to check sizes yet, but I wanted to see if it is safe to use that type of material. Anyone know? I think it would be kinda cool to see the coolant from the filler neck through the hose Maybe I am just an idiot though

cdk 4219

Usually that sort of plastic material will not take the heat too well. After time it may become brittle and hard, while not doing its job that well on your important coolant system.

c00lduke

I've always been a trial and error kinda guy.

I say go for it and let us know.


~Luke

TYSON

No. That stuff is vinyl, I believe, which will not stand the heat and probably won't like the antifreeze either.

Redrotor

They have heat rating so you can check it.

rynberg

A coolant hose is just about the LAST thing I would experiment on with the FD...just get stock replacements. If you want to drop some coin, get the Therma Flex replacements.

maxcooper

I would guess that they wouldn't be up to the task, and that they would likely yellow over time (though I'm not sure it would matter much with green coolant in them).

-Max

skunks

remember, unless your using the even's )pressure system, you coolant system is gonna be pressurised as well as being fairly hot. why not use stock ones anyways?

GoodfellaFD3S

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Beat me to it again. I was thinking the same thing. Also, remember that the stock coolant hoses are reinforced with an underlying network of cords to lend longevity and strength. I've learned the hard way that in some cases the stock components work better than aftermarket/fabricated pieces.....