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you do your upgrade, failure is uncommon.  I have been running with 1.8 bar
since may with no problems on a stock new hose and  I consistantly see
1.7/1.8 bar on a daily basis.

Rob

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Swann, Benjamin R.  (BSWANN) [SMTP:BSWANN at arinc.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, November 22, 2000 8:56 AM
> To:	'JordanVw at aol.com'
> Cc:	'quattro at audifans.com'
> Subject:	Michelin Man Hose
> 
> 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?