Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 16:00:23 -0700
Reply-To: TC <trclark@SHAW.CA>
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From: TC <trclark@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant
Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
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well what do ya think of this ArmourCoast rather than silicone you 83-85
1.9'ers
cus your gonna have the same issue sooner or later
I'll be the guinea pig
Very high pressure applications subject to surges or flexing such as
construction equipment, mining and the high performance industrial market,
where maximum abrasion resistance is required.
Inner Tube: Neoprene Reinforcement:
Four alternating layers of spiralled high-tensile steel wire (sizes 5/8",
3/4" & 1")
and six alternating layers of spiralled high-tensile steel wire (sizes 1
1/4", 1 1/2" & 2")
Cover Compound: Neoprene with Armorcoat Temperature Range: -40°F 249.8°F
http://hydraulics2.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/hosesearch/hose_family_results.cfm?
hosefamily=ARMORCOAT%20%20AR13
----- Original Message -----
From: "TC" <trclark@SHAW.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:03 PM
Subject: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses
to Tranny Cooler Busted-
> Guys no thoughts on Silcone
> any one use em at all 2ply 4ply 6plys ??
>
> > alligators in the swamp I was out at shop who heated up the o2 sensor
> cherry
> > red
> > to get it out trying to resolve a rich runing issue thats another post
:(
> > but when I drive in I see a trail of coolant look up and see coolant
> driping
> > on the cv joints then
> > I see the 1 hose Feed, between pipe and tranny cooler has been rubbing
on
> > the cv & is chaffed ...
> >
> > S I whip out that magic self bonding silicon tape give it a few wraps
wait
> > 15 mins and I am on my way
> > DONT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT SELF BONDING SILICON TAPE :)
> >
> > OK : 025121104A is NLA so looks like generic 3' of 5/8" heater hose
will
> > work
> > but I'd like to never ever have to replace these again so .....
> > I was thinking its got to some be what flexible to make the loop to get
on
> > the actual tranny cooler so
> > real tuff not flexible Gates heater hose is out but
> >
> > would some 5/8" silicon hose be a better solution I under stand its much
> > more durable & also flexible
> > any reason not to use it ???
> >
> > also I thought I dunno goodyear maybe made some up armoured heater hose
> ???
> >
> > what have you other w 83-85 auto tranny's done to upgrade those coolant
> > Feed, between pipe and tranny cooler
