abbot Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Just checking over the X Flow and noticed that my bottom hose is looking a bit perished. My question is, are the sexy, blue, silicone top and bottom hoses worth the extra cost or are they really just cosmetic. Rubber top hose 14,95 Silicone top hose 28.75 What is the opinion? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I think they are - they remain flexible so make future maintenance a lot easier. I also think they last a lot longer, mine are 8yrs old and are still fresh. Phil Waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Got them om my 7. Also replaced all the hoses on my cossie about 15yrs ago and they still look brand new now, I'm sure rubber ones would have perished long ago. So yes its worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes. But see if you can get a ali pipe in the shape of a hose and use short straight Sili hoses on both ends. I've done this to the top hose but haven't looked hard for a suitable bottom (so to speak). So, who in the club can make ali tubing (or at least bend it) Brent? Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Had to replace all the OE CC rubber hoses within 18 months as they were showing significant deterioration - not worth risking a failure at full chat and the resultant engine damage that could occur as a result of a rapid coolant loss. SFS hoses Too young to be old ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMALC Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I changed all mine with rubber from Caterham. The replacements rubber hoses were of significantly inferior quality to the original rubber hoses and started to crack in less than a year, not happy. I think the most cost effective course of action is to use silicone, and this is what I will be doing. The difference in quality is staggering, I think the originals, now over ten years old are better than the replacements after two years. Your choice, but if you have the funds go for silicone. S7MAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 YES. White road legal 2.0 HPC VX race car - stolen with trailer 27/03/09 ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny123 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 slightly stealing the thread here but as im also thinking of doing the same thing, i was wondering about what to use instead of jubilee clicps? i have heard of "sring clips" which aparently expand slightly under presure but surely thats more risky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Danny, Jubilee clips are fine. The main problem is overtighening them! Once the clip starts "cutting" into the hose it's tight enough. Stop there, it shouldn't leak if the surface your clamping is in good condition. I have lots of Mikor clamps but find the "spread" is not always enough when you have a large lip. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 no ugly in colour in an old fashion engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 gave up replacing the rubber ones every 2 years on my xflow and fitted silicone ones, more cost effective in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 There is a tube bending company about 2 minutes walf from my office Norman, what are you thinking about? Emily, The Very Yellow 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbot Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 😶🌫️Thanks guys Silicone Hoses ordered. 😶🌫️ 1700ss BRG/Yellow Stripe the only way to cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 eric, you are catered for! Look hard enough (ok, not that hard!) and you will find black ones. Kerching! John _________________________ Bugsy: '82 2cv6 (Back on the road!!! 😬) Talloulah: '08 1.6K Classic (Grubby ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Eric, buy a car with a modern engine then! How are you? I'll pop down and see you all one of these fine days. If it stops raining. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbot Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I know it has been a long time, but nice new blue silicone top and bottom hoses now fitted. They look very good but now make the other smaller dia hoses look carp. What is the best source for these smaller hoses to and from heater box oil breather to catch bottle Thanks for any guidance Chris 1700ss BRG/Yellow Stripe the only way to cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Have a look at ThinkAuto - you can buy it by the meter. Phil Waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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