The Parts Connection

[Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

Ken said,

>Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 08:05:48 -0700
>From: "Ken Keith" <keith@specialdevices.com>
>Subject: Re: cast your braid upon the waters?
>
>Phil Rose <pjrose@servtech.com> wrote:
>>
>> Jonathan's suggestion raises again (in my simple mind, at least) the
>> significance of the "good quality braid covered vacuum hose" in manifold
>> hose applications--like bypass valve, aux. boost gauge, etc. Just what
>> "good quality" is added by the braiding itself? It can be hard to find
>> this braided stuff at sensible, non-Audi prices, so, just _when_ do we
>> really need it?
>
>It's not hard to find, IMO.  Just call http://www.thepartsconnection.com,
>and order it by the yard.  I did, and got some windshield washer hose too.
>It was pretty cheap.
>
>I think the braid helps with physical resistance to abrasion and chemical
>breakdown, in addition to the other benefits.
>
>Ken

I spent a fair amount of time looking at their (The Parts Connection)
website. But all their e-mail addresses appear to bounce, so I've gotten no
price info.

What statement can be made--in general--about their prices? A lot cheaper
than Carlsen Audi?

Phil

Phil Rose		Rochester, NY
'89 100
'91 200q		pjrose@servtech.com