Pixelfill Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Right then guys, I think this might have been better in technical, but hey. I'm thinking of replacing all my vacuum tubing with some new stuff and have a couple of questions: 1) I was thinking of going silicone (probably SAMCO). Is this recommended, or is there another option which is preferred. 2) What is the internal diameter of the vacuum tubing, and what wall thickness is recommended? 3) Do I need clamps at the connections ? 4) How much tubing will I need to replace the lot ? 5) Will I get a sarky comment from Jake the post whore ? I would appreciate any suggestions you might have Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/frmTemplateP.asp?CatalogID=2166 That is all you will need.... More info about the kit can be found here: http://www.hosetechniques.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Nice one Gamer, thanks. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 No probs.... Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun. Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Can I just Hijack this thread Arrrggghhh ? Are there any "simpleton guides" on changing these hose things ? Ok, what I'm getting at is, can they all be just simply removed/replaced or are there some with "stuff" in that comes out and leaks/squirts and then wishes you'd stayed in bed ? Thanks, Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 My take is the WORST POSSIBLE stuff to use is silicone vac / pressure hose, use Gates or Wurth black "rubber" hose or buy stock ones. The silicone stuff is slippy, has no fabric core, so splits for fun, and (IMO) looks naff in silly colours. I see more vac probs with silicone hoses than I do with old, tired, original ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Can I just Hijack this thread Arrrggghhh ? Are there any "simpleton guides" on changing these hose things ? Ok, what I'm getting at is, can they all be just simply removed/replaced or are there some with "stuff" in that comes out and leaks/squirts and then wishes you'd stayed in bed ? Thanks, Shaun. Umm, nothing comes out.. Vacuum hoses deal with Air not fluids. You better stay in Bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 My take is the WORST POSSIBLE stuff to use is silicone vac / pressure hose, use Gates or Wurth black "rubber" hose or buy stock ones. The silicone stuff is slippy, has no fabric core, so splits for fun, and (IMO) looks naff in silly colours. I see more vac probs with silicone hoses than I do with old, tired, original ones! Oh bugger. I was always led to believe that silicon hoses were better Now I've got a bag of 'em and thinking twice about installing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I know Chris is not a fan - and TBH agree with him on most things - but never had any problems myself - or heard from anyone who has had some from me.... I have the kits direct from both UK and US - everything you need to replace them all Colours available Silver Blue Red Black (Oh - and I have one white in stock! ) http://miami-gt.com/product_info.php/products_id/40?osCsid=2169dd18571270b03700ba40aead7ed3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Paul, did you recieve my email regarding the kit you sent me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 No m8 - give me a call - away from the comp for most of the day 07939 111 877 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I have the hose techniques kit and Although it isn't as strong as OEM stuff i haven't had any issue with it either. They are cable tied rather than clamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I had a kit on my Soarer and had not one problem with it. No splits or anything and they never came loose. Just need to replace the cable ties whenever you have work done that requires hoses to be removed. Not a problem though as they supply more then enough color coded ones with the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Never had a problem with silicone hose myself, and instead of paying silly money for a kit why not just get two different sizes of Samco vacume hose ( they come in 3mt pacs can't remember size offhand) and do the whole lot for a few pounds:) think it was under £15! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I've done a bit of pricing up and what you pay for a kit is pretty reasonable for the amount of hose you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.