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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:44 pm

perhaps consider getting the silicone hoses set from mx5parts.co.uk & be done with it for a long time :)
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Postby Steampunk » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:57 pm

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Silicone hoses are expensive (but probably the same $ as genuine OEM rubber ones), but the value is that they will last indefinitely.
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Postby GP » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:48 am

You sure that's not just hype?, Can't Imagine Silicon lasting much longer
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Postby Juffa » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:26 pm

The rubber ones will be fine. You will probably find that you will also need to replace the retaining clamps. They never seem to hold/seal as well when re-used. I have just tended to use the worm drive type hose clamp. And you are right about the cost.....expect to pay around $300+ to replace the lot....and thats just for the hoses.

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Postby bruce » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:10 pm

You could buy black garden variety silicon ones (instead of flashy red, blue, yellow).
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