Silicon Coolant Hoses - Any Experiences
12-12-2016, 11:07 AM
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Silicon Coolant Hoses - Any Experiences
Any experiences, thoughts or opinions on silicone coolant hoses? Doing a rebuild and considering replacing the hoses with silicone type from HPS ( part HPS 57-1323-BLK-2).http://www.hps-siliconehoses.com/toy...-hose-kit.html
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12-13-2016, 05:30 PM
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So, it does not seem like silicone hoses are very popular, but seems like most of the comments are regarding cost and not performance. I agree with all that was said. I too have preference for OEM hoses as they have a good fit and last a long time, but some of them are pretty pricey, especially the formed ones like the heater hoses and oil cooler hoses. And let's not even talk about the $23 the dealer wants for PCV hose.
I was looking at the HPS hoses and saw "only one left" on Amazon for $30. Yes, $30. Seems too good to be true, but sold and shipped by Amazon. Figured not much to lose, so I ordered, then started wondering how they performed. I read some posts about them being more permeable than EPDM hoses. Have not received them yet, so not really sure what I am going to receive. I double checked the part number and description three or four times because $30 for a full set of coolant hoses seems cheap. Hoping for the best. Guess I will see in a few days when they arrive.
Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
I was looking at the HPS hoses and saw "only one left" on Amazon for $30. Yes, $30. Seems too good to be true, but sold and shipped by Amazon. Figured not much to lose, so I ordered, then started wondering how they performed. I read some posts about them being more permeable than EPDM hoses. Have not received them yet, so not really sure what I am going to receive. I double checked the part number and description three or four times because $30 for a full set of coolant hoses seems cheap. Hoping for the best. Guess I will see in a few days when they arrive.
Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
12-13-2016, 05:43 PM
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The link in the confirmation now shows unavailable and $185. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
but my confirmation shows the $30 and the same part number.
but my confirmation shows the $30 and the same part number.
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12-13-2016, 05:48 PM
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found red https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A2XVZPL4LOQMXG
wow! did you have points saved or something?
wow! did you have points saved or something?
12-15-2016, 12:45 PM
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Silicone hoses work great, just don't clamp down on them really hard. They also don't take abrasion as well as a rubber hose... just something to keep in mind. Have used these on other rigs I'm into for years and they perform well and I feel are worth the cost, especially if you're due to replace the whole set, which at the age of our vehicles is probably wise. Good stuff in my book.
