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Re: 9000 hoses (not vac) Posted by Gene N [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: 9000 hoses (not vac), dao, Tue, 2 Jul 2002 05:04:37 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
When you say turbo related hoses, I'm assuming that you mean the hoses specifically in the air induction system. I think that you will find that there are few aftermarket sources for these hoses because they are specially reinforced to stand the pressure and the heat. I had to replace the elbow hose that connects the turbo to the intercooler, and the only source I could find was from the dealer, and it was quite dear (over $100). Normally these hoses will last the life of the car, but mine had sprung a leak, after 9 years. If you are just trying to make the engine compartment look better, I suggest removing the hoses and degreasing them. Otherwise, you will be spending a lot of money for not much benefit.
Now, If you want to do something really useful, replace all of the coolant and heater hoses. These have a definite lifetime (around 7-8 years in my experience) and the aftermarket hoses are very reasonably priced. Replace the thermostat with a lower temperature one, flush the system, and switch to one of the lower temperature fan switches. Then, you will be doing your car (and yourself) a real favor.
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