I used a marine hose to replace one steel line on my '82 westy. The "challenges" were: - the rubber hose has a larger OD, therefore its difficult, if not impossible, to follow the same routing as stock - installing it without the benefit of a lift is a wrist and finger tiring experience. Wrestling that size hose is awkward. - requires more support strapping or whatever, to keep it in position under the van apart from that, the rubber hose worked out well. I'd be inclined to do same if I have to replace the lines in my syncro. And it was less expensive that the other options at the time. Around here (victoria BC), there are a couple of sources for such hose, (despite how it seems sometimes, there is still a logging and fishing industry here). I can't sa for sure the hydraulic hose would work, but I'm guessing if the temp and pressure requirements are met, then its ok, right? alistair
On 8-Mar-11, at 8:28 AM, Gregg Carlen wrote: > In regards to marine coolant lines as a replacement, I've used re- > inforced hydraulic hoses (from a tractor/farm supply store) on my > boat's diesel engine. Don't see why these wouldn't be a good > replacement for the van's coolant lines (altough might be too pricey > for a diameter that's big enough). Thoughts? > > Gregg |
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