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thook · 08-27-2007, 07:54 PM

A couple questions...

Do you mean the inside diameter is 2.75ish and the outside is 3"?
And....
Do you have a radiator shop around where you can get large radiator hose...like for heavy trucks or farm equipment? Or is rad hose what you used?

The ABS will likely work. It's fairly thick. Over a period of time it may get brittle from being exposed to the heat, but it should last a good while until you have other options. I'm just surprised that's all you can find, though. Surely you have large home improvement/hardware stores around...no??? Anyway, you could actually cement the ABS pieces together making one piece. It would be sturdier than just silicone.

The brass fittings? It depends on what you have in mind. The way I see it, you should be able to just use the stock vent tube hose clamped to the vent port on the cover and then use a fitting to the ABS...and for that you could use brass. I did. I just drilled a hole in the intake tube (PVC) and threaded the brass fitting directly into it. No glue, sealant, or backing washers necessary. Same for the other hose.

Listen...
If you like, I can help you out with supplies bypassing all the troubles you're having. I can get a price on materials for you and shipping estimate. I'm very sure it would be a lot less than $50.