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boost_addict · 01-22-2008, 04:52 PM

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 · 01-22-2008, 04:58 PM

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* · 01-22-2008, 05:05 PM

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 · 01-22-2008, 05:07 PM

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* · 01-22-2008, 05:14 PM

SARD ftw!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SARD-...2em118Q2el1247

Bobafreak · 01-22-2008, 05:19 PM

Word. good lookin out nis.

WERDdabuilder · 01-22-2008, 05:25 PM

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

*ManoNegra* · 01-22-2008, 05:27 PM

No model number but they have rolls in different diameters in the plumbing section.
[kensreliableb18b's pic] Same thing.

2iv0 sx · 01-22-2008, 05:29 PM

Anyone run clear hose for the upper radiator hose?

Bobafreak · 01-22-2008, 05:29 PM

alright alright. Ill have to check that out.

*ManoNegra* · 01-22-2008, 05:30 PM

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 · 01-22-2008, 05:33 PM

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* · 01-22-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

*ManoNegra* · 01-22-2008, 05:35 PM

Custom water cooled computer rigs come to mind...

gotta240 · 01-22-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

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 · 01-22-2008, 05:46 PM

Time to hit up lowes tomorrow.

2iv0 sx · 01-22-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13Boosts

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

o'rly? ...

lflkajfj12123 · 01-22-2008, 05:48 PM

mark rolstons 240z has the clear radiator hosing i think

you can see the slurm flowing through it

chibo · 01-22-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

Custom water cooled computer rigs come to mind...

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

smelly240 · 01-22-2008, 06:03 PM

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* · 01-22-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2iv0 sx

o'rly? ...

ya rly? LOL,

fbiphil · 01-22-2008, 06:07 PM

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:

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* · 01-22-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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:

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!

, damn thats OUT doing it...

Xandy Boosts · 01-22-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoknightska-t

SARD ftw!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SARD-...2em118Q2el1247

+ REP AND linking a guy that allows local pickup haha

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* · 01-22-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chibo

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...

Bobafreak · 01-22-2008, 06:38 PM

^^ yeah a bit overdone.

SW20Racer · 01-22-2008, 06:40 PM

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 · 01-22-2008, 06:44 PM

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

khilgers · 01-22-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

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 · 01-22-2008, 06:53 PM

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.

01-22-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
boost_addict Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 390 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Clear hoses? 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.

01-22-2008, 04:58 PM	#2
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	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? __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

01-22-2008, 05:07 PM	#4
Bobafreak Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 909 Posts: 2,207 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	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? __________________ *VIOLENT RUNNING TRIBE* "Love is god, hatin is satin!"

01-22-2008, 05:14 PM	#5
Nismoknightska-t Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Azusa, socal baby! why do i live this way?? it must be the money! Age: 39 Posts: 523 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	SARD ftw! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SARD-...2em118Q2el1247 __________________ NismoKnights Terrorizing Honda crews since 2003 ls2 powered kouki..all show and GO! putting it down on the streets and the track! LMAO V8 Nismokights on http://www.youtube.com/user/NismoKnights

01-22-2008, 05:19 PM	#6
Bobafreak Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 909 Posts: 2,207 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Word. good lookin out nis. __________________ *VIOLENT RUNNING TRIBE* "Love is god, hatin is satin!"

01-22-2008, 05:05 PM	#3
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	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.

01-22-2008, 05:27 PM	#8
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	No model number but they have rolls in different diameters in the plumbing section. [kensreliableb18b's pic] Same thing.

01-22-2008, 05:29 PM	#9
2iv0 sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lng Bch Calfna Posts: 1,442 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Anyone run clear hose for the upper radiator hose?

01-22-2008, 05:30 PM	#11
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	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

01-22-2008, 05:33 PM	#12
2iv0 sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lng Bch Calfna Posts: 1,442 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	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

01-22-2008, 05:35 PM	#14
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Custom water cooled computer rigs come to mind...

01-22-2008, 05:46 PM	#16
Xandy Boosts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long beach Age: 39 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Time to hit up lowes tomorrow. __________________ it's a RUCKUS life

01-22-2008, 05:48 PM	#18
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	mark rolstons 240z has the clear radiator hosing i think you can see the slurm flowing through it

01-22-2008, 06:03 PM	#20
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 47 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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 __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-22-2008, 06:07 PM	#22
fbiphil Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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: 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!

01-22-2008, 06:38 PM	#26
Bobafreak Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 909 Posts: 2,207 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	^^ yeah a bit overdone. __________________ *VIOLENT RUNNING TRIBE* "Love is god, hatin is satin!"

01-22-2008, 06:40 PM	#27
SW20Racer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beaumont Age: 40 Posts: 1,633 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

01-22-2008, 06:44 PM	#28
kcndizzle Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Folsom, Ca Age: 37 Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.clearrad.com/clear_radiatorhose.htm That would seem pretty promising if you wanted clear radiator hoses. __________________ I had so many 240's I started my own club! Now if I could just get them running...

01-22-2008, 06:53 PM	#30
Timeattack Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In a basement Age: 35 Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________