[200q20v] Re: LOWER INTERCOOLER HOSE SOURCE

[Bernie Benz]

Claus,

Almost too simple to ask, but have you replaced the stock hose clamps with
good worm gear clamps?   The stock clamps bottom out and can not be
tightened sufficiently on an old (or new hose at 2.5 bar) hose.

Bernie

> From: "Claus Vegener" <vegener at post7.tele.dk>
> Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 14:38:11 +0200
> To: "Bernie Benz" <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
> Cc: "audifan20v" <200q20v at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [200q20v] Re: LOWER INTERCOOLER HOSE SOURCE
> 
> I have now for 3 months been running 25 Psi of boost
> and I have serious problems keeping the lower hose tight
> and in place. Blown 2 stk. so far.
> Tried outside enhancement with gaffer tape and vulcanising rubber bands - a
> source for lost races!
> Happy to get the link to ECS
> 
> Claus Vegener, Denmark
> 200 q Avant 1990/91
> IA Stage IV, Porsche GT3 Monoblock Calipers
> Bernies Strut Brace!
> BN Pipes cat back
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernie Benz" <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
> To: <t44tq at mindspring.com>
> Cc: "200q20V mailing list" <200q20v at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 9:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [200q20v] Re: LOWER INTERCOOLER HOSE SOURCE
> 
> 
>> Why do you think silicone is any less prone to failure?  But then, I
>> understand that they are red silicone, so well worth the $50.
>> 
>> Bernie
>> 
>>> From: t44tq at mindspring.com
>>> Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 13:27:26 -0400
>>> To: maxesales at home.com
>>> Cc: George Sidman <sidman at montereynet.net>, 200q20v at audifans.com
>>> Subject: Re: Re: [200q20v] Re: LOWER INTERCOOLER HOSE SOURCE
>>> 
>>> Considering that Euro-Car Service sells the Samco silicone hoses for about
>>> $250, I will replace my hoses with Samco shortly. No point in getting the
>>> stock hoses that are more prone to failure when for $50 more, I can get the
>>> silicone ones.
>>> 
>>> Taka
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