Michelin Man Hose

[Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)]

That's the one going from the intercooler to the throttle body - looks like
the Michelin Man, so that's what it is commonly referred to on the Q-list.
This is the second hose I've blown.

There's been much discussion on that being a weakpoint in the system when
you increase boost over stock.  There are some specialized hose - SAMCO I
think is one that sell better hose for not too Expensive.

Anyway I cleaned, gooped and taped mine.  It is not that pretty, but I doubt
it'll blow now.  I'm looking at a way to get some beefier hose from Home
Depot of the correct diameter and insert between the ends of the stock hose,
for a factory fit that won't blow.

Ben

-----Original Message-----
From: JordanVw at aol.com [mailto:JordanVw at aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 12:02 AM
To: BSWANN at arinc.com
Subject: Re: FS: black leather interior for type44 

In a message dated 11/21/00 10:30:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
BSWANN at arinc.com writes:

<< Made it home late Sun Eve.  Trip was mostly uneventful until I blew out
my
 Michelin Man hose.  >>

which hose is that?