Generic lower (accordian) intercooler hose found

[Kneale Brownson]

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Fernco adapters are made of neoprene, not rubber, so they should be fairly
durable.

At 10:36 PM 05/05/2002 -0500, Dave Aukerman wrote:

>Cheaper other places, without a doubt.  In my case, I was in a pinch and the
>local (read high price) parts place was going to have to do.
>
>As to the heat and oil resistance, time will tell.  The old stuff sure seems
>to turn to bubble gum over time, but......
>
>As to the pressure, I'm not at all worried about a measly 1.8 bar doing much
>damage.
>
>In any case, this hose will be a godsend to those on the road and encounter
>a failure.
>
>Dave
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kneale Brownson" <knotnook at traverse.com>
>To: "Dave Aukerman" <aukdav at ccsdana.net>; <quattro at audifans.com>
>Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 8:04 PM
>Subject: Re: Generic lower (accordian) intercooler hose found
>
>
> > At 06:38 PM 05/05/2002 -0500, Dave Aukerman wrote:
> >
> > >After finding a split in my lower hose on Saturday night, I was able to
>find
> > >a great replacement at of all places Ace Hardware.  2" O.D. to 2" I.D.
> > >coupling hose for pvc pipe, etc.  Perfect length and even comes with the
> > >proper hose clamps.  $7.
> >
> >
> > Those usually are called Fernco adapters.  They come in a variety of pipe
> > sizes and usually have strong stainless steel hose clamps included.  Might
> > be even cheaper at a Home Depot or similar outlet.
> >
> >
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