Clear hoses?

[boost_addict]

I have a breather tank on the way

Anyone know where I can get some clear hoses that go from the radiator to the overflow tank? And where can I get the clear radiator hoses, the big ones.
I know home depot has those clear hoses.
But can they withstand the heat? I'm installing a coolant breather tank and was wondering if they'll go bad when hot coolant hits it.

[GSXRJJordan]

I've had bad luck with the cheap Home Depot clear, reinforced hoses, and now run heater hose from Autozone/etc for all my coolant/oil tanks. Maybe someone else has suggestions of clear hoses that actually can take the heat?

[ManoNegra]

I like the selection at Lowe's. Good enough for showerheads and plumbing - good enough for a breather tank. Cheap too, just takes a while to figure out how to use that frigging tool to cut the hose.

[Bobafreak]

I was thinking about doing this too just wasnt sure if the hoses like jordan said would resist so much heat. any paticular type or model # mano?

[Nismoknightska-t]

SARD ftw!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SARD-HOSE-AE86-MR2-ST185-MX5-RX7-S13-S14-WRX-EVO-8-S2K_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33601QQihZ011QQitem Z320185538231QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638 Q2em118Q2el1247

[Bobafreak]

Word. good lookin out nis.

[WERDdabuilder]

i love the SARD hoses. first time i saw em i was like MmmmMMm hoooooose!

[ManoNegra]

No model number but they have rolls in different diameters in the plumbing section.
[kensreliableb18b's pic] Same thing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/kensreliableb18b/mymotor2.jpg

[2iv0 sx]

Anyone run clear hose for the upper radiator hose?

[Bobafreak]

alright alright. Ill have to check that out.

[ManoNegra]

Haven't seen them in that large of a diameter.
Makeshift oil catch can on the Corolla with plastic coke bottle... check
Broken crankcase hose on the KA? check
Brake bleeding hose... check
5 foot 3/4" clear hose + funnel + gravity = cake tranny and diff gear oil refills

[2iv0 sx]

I've always had a picture in my mind but never saw anyone run that

I guess it would be useful to see if there are any air bubbles running into the engine

[S13Boosts]

I've always had a picture in my mind but never saw anyone run that

I guess it would be useful to see if there are any air bubbles running into the engine


lol, dont think they make it that big, but you can prob search for em:2f2f:

[ManoNegra]

Custom water cooled computer rigs come to mind...

[gotta240]

5 foot 3/4" clear hose + funnel + gravity = cake tranny and diff gear oil refills


Care to elaborate on that? I dont fill in the blanks well... lol

[Xandy Boosts]

Time to hit up lowes tomorrow.

[2iv0 sx]

lol, dont think they make it that big, but you can prob search for em:2f2f:

o'rly? ... :loco:

[lflkajfj12123]

mark rolstons 240z has the clear radiator hosing i think

you can see the slurm flowing through it

[chibo]

Custom water cooled computer rigs come to mind...I used that stuff in my car and it melted. I'm talking tygon though.

[smelly240]

i still cant find the orange sleeved hose for high temp stuff - I ended up just getting the blue aeroquip hose :/

i have the shit in my computer - its way thin for using on a car tho i think.

plus it got all discolored when i had the smaller rad hooked up to it - i got a 2 fan one now (2 80mm fans) and the one peice of new hose (its on hot side) hasnt discolored yet

[S13Boosts]

o'rly? ... :loco:


ya rly? LOL,:keke:

[fbiphil]

I haven't seen silicone clear radiator hoses, but there's a guy in the minitruck (*gasp*- I know) industry that makes handblown glass radiator hoses:

http://www.twistedimages-sacramento.com/glass_hoses.jpg

I guess they're actually pretty strong- I know some of the trucks they're on hop and drag frame, which probably shakes the hoses around a bit...
Definitely not cheap, though!

[S13Boosts]

I haven't seen silicone clear radiator hoses, but there's a guy in the minitruck (*gasp*- I know) industry that makes handblown glass radiator hoses:

http://www.twistedimages-sacramento.com/glass_hoses.jpg

I guess they're actually pretty strong- I know some of the trucks they're on hop and drag frame, which probably shakes the hoses around a bit...
Definitely not cheap, though!


:ugh: :aw: , damn thats OUT doing it...:loco:

[Xandy Boosts]

SARD ftw!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SARD-HOSE-AE86-MR2-ST185-MX5-RX7-S13-S14-WRX-EVO-8-S2K_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33601QQihZ011QQitem Z320185538231QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638 Q2em118Q2el1247

+ REP AND linking a guy that allows local pickup haha :coold:

and not too expensive actually. It comes with 6 ft, I stopped by Napa and they want 3.99 per foot. I thought it woulda been $1 a foot for the black stuff...

[ManoNegra]

I used that stuff in my car and it melted. I'm talking tygon though.

Nah, I meant the image of a clear radiator hose made me think of modded cooling rigs.
That glass stuff is just... :ugh:

[Bobafreak]

^^ yeah a bit overdone.

[SW20Racer]

when i worked in an industrial laundry, we had machines that used clear hose in a similar diameter to radiator hosing. stood up really well to boiling hot water too. that'd be the first place i'd look

[kcndizzle]

http://www.clearrad.com/clear_radiatorhose.htm
That would seem pretty promising if you wanted clear radiator hoses.

[khilgers]

Care to elaborate on that? I dont fill in the blanks well... lol

you can hook up a funnel to a 5' length of 3/4" hose to do tranny fluid changes. Just pull the plug, insert the hose, pour MTF into funnel, works great.

[Timeattack]

I bought the clear hose from lowes for the steam cleaner where i work and its holding up great, it looks just like the one in manonegra's pic.

[Bobafreak]

http://www.clearrad.com/clear_radiatorhose.htm
That would seem pretty promising if you wanted clear radiator hoses.
Im going to give them a call tomorrow. Inquire on some.

[gotta240]

ManoNegro- please elaborate on this

5 foot 3/4" clear hose + funnel + gravity = cake tranny and diff gear oil refills

[Xandy Boosts]

Im going to give them a call tomorrow. Inquire on some.

Yea I've seen that site a long time ago but they have nothing on pricing and stuff. Let us lazy to call and email people know on pricing and stuff :p

[chibo]

Nah, I meant the image of a clear radiator hose made me think of modded cooling rigs.
That glass stuff is just... :ugh:I need to read more. :doh: