Hose Techniques ?
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I'll answer before GroHarlem on this one, if that's okay.
I bought a universal hose kit (red) from a local auto parts store, along with some red wire loom in a few different diameters.
I covered a LOT of the engine with the stuff, and my total cost was under $50 - not bad at all. I could have done more, too - but I just got tired and never went back to it.
The hoses were fine quality - I have no issues with pinching or kinking, but there are a few hoses (like the thick piece that comes off the PCV valve I think) that I cut a little longer to make more gentle bends (the stock hoses are pre-bent to specific angles).
Worked out nice. You can see pics by clicking the link in my sig - pics are in the "My Protege5" album.
~HH
I bought a universal hose kit (red) from a local auto parts store, along with some red wire loom in a few different diameters.
I covered a LOT of the engine with the stuff, and my total cost was under $50 - not bad at all. I could have done more, too - but I just got tired and never went back to it.
The hoses were fine quality - I have no issues with pinching or kinking, but there are a few hoses (like the thick piece that comes off the PCV valve I think) that I cut a little longer to make more gentle bends (the stock hoses are pre-bent to specific angles).
Worked out nice. You can see pics by clicking the link in my sig - pics are in the "My Protege5" album.
~HH
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From: Edmonton, AB (That's in Canada, by the way)
Originally posted by hihoslva
I'll answer before GroHarlem on this one, if that's okay.
I bought a universal hose kit (red) from a local auto parts store, along with some red wire loom in a few different diameters.
I covered a LOT of the engine with the stuff, and my total cost was under $50 - not bad at all. I could have done more, too - but I just got tired and never went back to it.
The hoses were fine quality - I have no issues with pinching or kinking, but there are a few hoses (like the thick piece that comes off the PCV valve I think) that I cut a little longer to make more gentle bends (the stock hoses are pre-bent to specific angles).
Worked out nice. You can see pics by clicking the link in my sig - pics are in the "My Protege5" album.
~HH
I'll answer before GroHarlem on this one, if that's okay.
I bought a universal hose kit (red) from a local auto parts store, along with some red wire loom in a few different diameters.
I covered a LOT of the engine with the stuff, and my total cost was under $50 - not bad at all. I could have done more, too - but I just got tired and never went back to it.
The hoses were fine quality - I have no issues with pinching or kinking, but there are a few hoses (like the thick piece that comes off the PCV valve I think) that I cut a little longer to make more gentle bends (the stock hoses are pre-bent to specific angles).
Worked out nice. You can see pics by clicking the link in my sig - pics are in the "My Protege5" album.
~HH
I've seen the universal kit at an auto shop up here, but that alone was about 54$ and it didn't really seem like a whole lot of hose. I was thinking that if i ordered a bulk amount online that even with the conversion and shipping i might come out ahead...
Damn it costs alot to play dressup in Canada...
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Originally posted by sandman
Thats cool. I think mostly I was wondering how the lengths worked out buying in bulk like that. Seems like a LOT of hose at an awesome price so if there was lots left over, I'd rather use that hose as a cover rather than the corrugated wire loom..
I've seen the universal kit at an auto shop up here, but that alone was about 54$ and it didn't really seem like a whole lot of hose. I was thinking that if i ordered a bulk amount online that even with the conversion and shipping i might come out ahead...
Damn it costs alot to play dressup in Canada...
Thats cool. I think mostly I was wondering how the lengths worked out buying in bulk like that. Seems like a LOT of hose at an awesome price so if there was lots left over, I'd rather use that hose as a cover rather than the corrugated wire loom..
I've seen the universal kit at an auto shop up here, but that alone was about 54$ and it didn't really seem like a whole lot of hose. I was thinking that if i ordered a bulk amount online that even with the conversion and shipping i might come out ahead...
Damn it costs alot to play dressup in Canada...
I was also thinking of that braided stuff which just goes over the hose. That would look sharp I think and not be so over powering. I would want the red ends though to keep it in the scheme.
I am already planning on painting my valve cover red so you can imagine how much colour there will be under there.
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From: Warren, MI
does anyone know what kind of hoses go one the 95 1.5L i'm interested in dressing up my engine a little. I wanted white silocone hoses but it seems no one makes them so i'm going to do red but i am not sure what sizes to get.
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If you want to just cover the hoses and not actually replace them, you could do like i did and order some hose covers from www.summitracing.com, the part numbers are below, they look good and are really $cheap$ the total price was $12.99 for 10ft rolls of 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", and 3/4". This is not silicone tubing though it is convolted tubing that is split down oneside. I had tons left over, since i didnt wanna go overboard with it. Well hope this helps , at least its another option for poor folk like me hehehe.....Peace..
TAY-038000 Black
TAY-038001 Purple
TAY-038002 Red
TAY-038004 Yellow
TAY-038006 Blue
TAY-038008 Teal
My MP5 Pictures:
http://photos.yahoo.com/messenjah00
TAY-038000 Black
TAY-038001 Purple
TAY-038002 Red
TAY-038004 Yellow
TAY-038006 Blue
TAY-038008 Teal
My MP5 Pictures:
http://photos.yahoo.com/messenjah00
Last edited by messenjah; Aug 8, 2002 at 02:26 AM.
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From: Edmonton, AB (That's in Canada, by the way)
Originally posted by skyhawk174
Hey Jason, maybe we can go halfvies on the shipping if I get in on it too? I'm thinking of doing the dressing thing but I am being careful as I don't want the whole engine to be overwhelming in colour. As you know now, it looks like my colour scheme is yellow and red with the black accents or is it yellow and black with the red accents.
I was also thinking of that braided stuff which just goes over the hose. That would look sharp I think and not be so over powering. I would want the red ends though to keep it in the scheme.
I am already planning on painting my valve cover red so you can imagine how much colour there will be under there.
Hey Jason, maybe we can go halfvies on the shipping if I get in on it too? I'm thinking of doing the dressing thing but I am being careful as I don't want the whole engine to be overwhelming in colour. As you know now, it looks like my colour scheme is yellow and red with the black accents or is it yellow and black with the red accents.
I was also thinking of that braided stuff which just goes over the hose. That would look sharp I think and not be so over powering. I would want the red ends though to keep it in the scheme.
I am already planning on painting my valve cover red so you can imagine how much colour there will be under there.
Count me IN!! Know anyone else interested in gettin some hose?I want to get some yellow and some blue hose seeing as how that seems to be MY theme!
I need to first get a good idea of lengths and sizes i need, and then decide how much of each color i want, and then I think it'll be order time!! I MAY (that means not for sure) have a means of saving a lot on shipping by routing it through my fiance's work's ups account, but it'll take longer to get here as it'll be shipped first to texas, and then here. The nice part is we'd only have to pay shipping to texas. From there it'll be part of her works regular shipping (read: no charge)
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From: Edmonton, AB (That's in Canada, by the way)
Originally posted by messenjah
If you want to just cover the hoses and not actually replace them, you could do like i did and order some hose covers from www.summitracing.com, the part number is #6987792
they look good and are really $cheap$ the total price was $12.99 for 10ft rolls of 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", and 3/4". This is not silicone tubing though it is convolted tubing that is split down oneside. I had tons left over, since i didnt wanna go overboard with it. Well hope this helps , at least its another option for poor folk like me hehehe.....Peace..
If you want to just cover the hoses and not actually replace them, you could do like i did and order some hose covers from www.summitracing.com, the part number is #6987792
they look good and are really $cheap$ the total price was $12.99 for 10ft rolls of 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", and 3/4". This is not silicone tubing though it is convolted tubing that is split down oneside. I had tons left over, since i didnt wanna go overboard with it. Well hope this helps , at least its another option for poor folk like me hehehe.....Peace..
And it's not the easiest site to navigate.. Or maybe i'm just dumb!what the heck is convolted tubing?? Is it ridged or smooth? I can't tell from your pic.
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From: Mississippi
SORRY!!!
I fixed the previous post but here are the #'s again, yes it is ridged but looks nice. Yeah the summit site is hard to navigate unless you know the exact part number...Sorry again ...
TAY-038000 Black
TAY-038001 Purple
TAY-038002 Red
TAY-038004 Yellow
TAY-038006 Blue
TAY-038008 Teal
My MP5 Pictures:
http://photos.yahoo.com/messenjah00
TAY-038000 Black
TAY-038001 Purple
TAY-038002 Red
TAY-038004 Yellow
TAY-038006 Blue
TAY-038008 Teal
My MP5 Pictures:
http://photos.yahoo.com/messenjah00
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