Silicon engine hoses - what advantage

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Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:26 am

So obviously they are pretty colors and appeal to people who like neon underbody lights and fake Brembo red caliper covers. But are there advantages in terms of durability, reliability, ease of fitting, price, what?
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Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:27 am

Suppose to last longer i think :)
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Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:28 am

not worth it IMHO just buy standard items :D
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Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:43 am

they swell up less and last loads longer than oe rubber ones,ive had enough rubber hoses fail but no silicon ones so far
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koh wrote:they swell up less and last loads longer than oe rubber ones,ive had enough rubber hoses fail but no silicon ones so far
most likely because they were old
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Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:45 am

Alex wrote:
koh wrote:they swell up less and last loads longer than oe rubber ones,ive had enough rubber hoses fail but no silicon ones so far
most likely because they were old
agreed :D
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