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Silicon engine hoses - what advantage
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:26 am
by aeberbach
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?
Re: Silicon engine hoses - what advantage
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:27 am
by Alex
Suppose to last longer i think
Re: Silicon engine hoses - what advantage
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:28 am
by fowler
not worth it IMHO just buy standard items
Re: Silicon engine hoses - what advantage
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:43 am
by koh
they swell up less and last loads longer than oe rubber ones,ive had enough rubber hoses fail but no silicon ones so far
Re: Silicon engine hoses - what advantage
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:43 am
by Alex
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
Re: Silicon engine hoses - what advantage
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:45 am
by fowler
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