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Silicone v Rubber radiator Hoses

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Silicone v Rubber radiator Hoses

Post by St Jimmy »

.So i'm getting down to the nitty gritty,rad hoses which is best silicone or rubber hoses.Whats the pros and con's of both,what would you use
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Re: Silicone v Rubber radiator Hoses

Post by MrGrim »

silicone dont corrode or go hard like rubber and look at treat
there easy to work with also dont vacum crush like rubber
been using silicone for years never had an issue and they still look like new

they can be tight to get on the 1st time
can also handle alot higher temps and pressure

?? howd the cap n splash go fit??
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Re: Silicone v Rubber radiator Hoses

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MrGrim wrote:
?? howd the cap n splash go fit??
To big :lol: It covers half the car :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Re: Silicone v Rubber radiator Hoses

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boner59 wrote:
MrGrim wrote:
?? howd the cap n splash go fit??
To big :lol: It covers half the car :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
damm oh well ill keep a look out then
71 fj40 front shackle reversal +3" , 55 rear springs +3", 35 15.5 claws , 60 diff's 4wheel disc's , SOON TO BE WINDSOR V8 + 5 speed
74 fj40 stock but very clean
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