I finally got my set of bespoke silicone hoses a couple of weeks ago. I was intending to wait until I'd fitted them before posting a pic but I've now decided that while I've got the system drained down I'm going to fit a new water pump and also do a few other jobs, so that's put me a bit behind. Anyway, just as a preliminary, herewith my set of hoses from Paul Roose Racing. If it looks like the set isn't complete, I needed less than the usual 4/4 complement because I've already replaced about five originals with braided stainless steel By the way, the lettering is actually white ( not blue)
I'll be interested to see how you get with these, I was looking at sillicone hoses earlier in the year, but my hand was forced as the weep I had got much worse, so ended up with a regular set of hoses. Should be ok for a few years I guess!
Nope. I was going to but two things stopped me: 1. I couldn't guarantee the red would be the same colour as the paintwork 2. I was talking to John Worrall about the colour and he convinced me in no uincertain terms that red was NOT classy ( adjectives deleted!!) G
What is better about silicone hoses over standard rubber ones? and do you have to use wider s/s clips on silicone, because it is I believe softer than rubber? Peter
If you are doing nothing, how do you know when you are finished?
What is better about silicone hoses over standard rubber ones? and do you have to use wider s/s clips on silicone, because it is I believe softer than rubber? Peter
They will last a lot longer for a start Peter. They have less elasticity than rubber but I don't believe wider clips are essential - best check that with a silicone hose supplier though. If not done already, it's also a good time to change to stainless hose clips
I do like hoses in blue...
Cheers,
Graham (G4FUJ)
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