Michael Roberts
Member
Thinking about replacing my radiator hoses. The coloured ones sure do look cute!
Are the silicone hoses any good? Anyone using these?
Are the silicone hoses any good? Anyone using these?
Radiator hoses
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EddieS'04
In Memoriam 1950-2022
Do they make them for the trac?
When I have seen them they only made them for performance cars...
When I have seen them they only made them for performance cars...
Michael Roberts
Member
Oh, I don't know. I was looking at some hoses on eBay and noticed a lot of silicone hoses for coolant system use. These were cut-from lengths, not molded to spec. I was just wondering if any of the Trac family has used silicone hoses, be it cut-from or specific?
EddieS'04
In Memoriam 1950-2022
Silicone hoses will last longer and more blowout prevention. I wouldnt' do it unless they are molded to fit. All the curves and bends in todays cars. I would hate to spend the $$ on cut peices and have kinks. That would cause restrictions and, put the inner core in a strain.
One sujestion I have. Go to a parts store and compare the molded hoses. To a 4.6L 'stang. If they are the same or close to not kink. Buy the silicone ones for the 'stang.
Gone are the days when we could use universal hoses....LOL
One sujestion I have. Go to a parts store and compare the molded hoses. To a 4.6L 'stang. If they are the same or close to not kink. Buy the silicone ones for the 'stang.
Gone are the days when we could use universal hoses....LOL
Robert Caffyn
Well-Known Member
I heard that the hose was much more pliant and soft and was prone to collapse from the force of suction from the water pump? I dunno, heard it somewhere. Bob
