silicone heater hoses

[phillinda]

I've searched the archives and it looks like I either need a 16mm > 13mm reducing elbow or standard 16mm elbow for the top heater hose to heater control valve (depending how old the heater is) so should be able to get one of those in silicone.

 

The lower heater hose (with the double bend) looks more tricky. Has anyone managed to source one of these in silicone or tried using superflex hose?

 

Phil

 

1997 Brooklands Green 1.8 Supersport

[Paul Richards]

Phil

My heater (2000 Roadsport) uses hoses of 16mm i.e. they don't reduce in size. I was able to use 2 x 16mm elbows. It didn't seem to matter that one of the hoses didn't have a second bend. I did however shorten one of the legs of the hose by about 25mm. The legs are normally 102mm in length.

I got mine (red) from SFS performance of Luton - 01582 488040. They were £7.10 each plus vat and £2 carriage. There are of course many other suppliers as the elbows seem to be a standard size.

I have pics of fitting if you send me a blatmail.

 

Paul Richards

Joint AO - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens)

Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional

[phillinda]

Paul

 

YHM

 

Thanks

 

Phil

 

1997 Brooklands Green 1.8 Supersport