Heater Hose

stevedj · 13th March 2008, 11:40

I’ve got a Two-Sixties upgraded hose on order & plan to install it myself.

As I’m new to all this, will I have any problems getting the restrictor out of the old hose?

Thanks,
Steve.

black olive · 13th March 2008, 13:39

no, it will be near the valve end. hook it out with a bit of wire/screwdriver or similar

Fleckers · 14th March 2008, 09:48

is upgrading the heater hose really worth it ?

Tim · 14th March 2008, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleckers

is upgrading the heater hose really worth it ?

Quite allot of evidence that the inside of the elbow at the engine bay end will fracture at some point in the life of the car. Al depends on whether you feel lucky.

kookiemg · 14th March 2008, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleckers

is upgrading the heater hose really worth it ?

It's not a case of 'if' with the OE part...it's 'when'...
...and the strengthened hose is cheaper, yet infinitely better quality than the OE hose...
Do it..

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