Post 433314 by Kingsford G on 2011-12-06 18:22:27
Hey guys.I`ve noticed some vacuum pipes cracked and was thinking to replace all of them by a cilicon ones.Is that a good idea or can they cause a problem when they go soft from an engine heat?
Hey guys.I`ve noticed some vacuum pipes cracked and was thinking to replace all of them by a cilicon ones.Is that a good idea or can they cause a problem when they go soft from an engine heat?
your better off using internally braided fuel hose
[quote=p fandango;433316]your better off using internally braided fuel hose[/quote] Yep I would have to agree, 5mm SAE Braided fuel hose will do the job. The way I look at it is that fuel hose is far higher grade, its seldom anyone replaces fuel line during a cars lifespan.
[quote=The Flying Moose;433327]Yep I would have to agree, 5mm SAE Braided fuel hose will do the job. The way I look at it is that fuel hose is far higher grade, its seldom anyone replaces fuel line during a cars lifespan.[/quote] Fuel hose for me too, isn't it 6mm tho, Emlyn? Silicone looks pretty an all but it collapses under vacuum.
[quote=martinrpeachey;433369]Fuel hose for me too, isn't it 6mm tho, Emlyn? Silicone looks pretty an all but it collapses under vacuum.[/quote] Some of the pipes are 6mm yes, I however managed to squeeze the 5mm hose on though, no need for any jubilee clips etc then.
[quote=The Flying Moose;433384]Some of the pipes are 6mm yes, I however managed to squeeze the 5mm hose on though, no need for any jubilee clips etc then.[/quote] No adverse effects? Wondering 'cos 6mm is proving hard to get hold of. ;)
Thanx guys.I will do that even though it`s gonna make my car heavier -) might loose 0.1 sec 0-60 lol
[quote=Kingsford G;433388]Thanx guys.I will do that even though it`s gonna make my car heavier -) might loose 0.1 sec 0-60 lol[/quote] i can soon lose that weight off your car if you want? lol
Just have a dump before you race ;)
[quote=martinrpeachey;433390]Just have a dump before you race ;)[/quote] thats traditional anyway lol
[quote=p fandango;433393]thats traditional anyway lol[/quote] When me and Mrs. MRP go to the dog track, she always puts her money on the mut that does the biggest turd before the race! lol
[quote=martinrpeachey;433386]No adverse effects? Wondering 'cos 6mm is proving hard to get hold of. ;)[/quote] Not that I could ever tell to be honest, I havnt done the pipes on the new 850 but my old grey 850 T5 had them on for over a year and ran perfectly, even saw a 14.4 down the drag stip at 103 mph.
[quote=martinrpeachey;433390]Just have a dump before you race ;)[/quote] Thanx for the helpfull tip LOL I`ll make sure I eat plenty of prunes the night befor-))) Well,all I wanted really is an advise for vacuum hoses on my car and it went as far as a personal dump valve sistem and down the drain-)
[quote=Kingsford G;433475]Thanx for the helpfull tip LOL I`ll make sure I eat plenty of prunes the night befor-))) Well,all I wanted really is an advise for vacuum hoses on my car and it went as far as a personal dump valve sistem and down the drain-)[/quote] Here to help buddy ;)
[quote=martinrpeachey;433369]Fuel hose for me too, isn't it 6mm tho, Emlyn? Silicone looks pretty an all but it collapses under vacuum.[/quote] I have Silicone on my car on ALL the turbo hoses and don't have a problem with them collapsing. Maybe its the quality of the silicone hose??
[quote=LeeT5;434293]I have Silicone on my car on ALL the turbo hoses and don't have a problem with them collapsing. Maybe its the quality of the silicone hose??[/quote] Quite likely, there are many different grades.
Not to take chances have replaced with a fuel ones.