---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 01/03/25: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:09 AM - Oil and water hoses (JonathanMilbank) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:09:29 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Oil and water hoses From: "JonathanMilbank" 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? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515189#515189 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.