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| Subject: | Oil and water hoses |
Several years ago I bought a set of silicone hoses from someone in Sweden who created
shaped coolant hoses for the Europa and also provided silicone hoses with
protective lining for the oil system. He no longer makes or provides these
items. Someone, but I can't remember who, stated that these hoses would last at
least twice as long as the rubber types and I have no reason to doubt that.
However my engine is currently off the aircraft, so a fellow pilot who has a minor
share of the aircraft would like the oil hoses to be replaced by rubber originals,
even though the silicone looks and feels supple, as good as new! I would
prefer to continue with silicone, because the recommendation is to replace
ALL rubber items every 5 years. The oil hoses are the difficult ones to access,
particularly the return line from the crankcase. But I must also consider my
friend's opinion.
So two questions, pertaining only to the oil hoses. What's the problem with continuing
to use lined silicone hoses for the oil? What specification do you recommend
for the rubber oil hoses, which I hope to purchase from a local automotive
parts supplier?
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