Asking because I haven't seen a single picture on the internet of any of these hoses installed and I was curious. Can't find any posts either.
I have the MPx 2.0L/2.4L upper radiator hose from on the way for my own car.
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While searching for info about other user experiences, I found this HPS kit for ALL of the hoses, which I really love the idea of, but they are apparently sold out (or maybe were never available? Part of what I'm trying to find out). I hadn't heard of the company until now.
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I plan on keeping the car for its feasible lifetime, so I'd really love to get that in red if they can swing it. Might email them about it some months down the line. I've only seen two other user even mention the hose kit here, back in 2015 and then here more recently in 2023.
@J.D.Munn and @hotrod91 if ya'll are still around, could ya'll give any input?
The HPS kit is still available for 1.4L it seems. Wish I learned about these sooner.
Any reasons not to pursue this? What I'm hoping for is greater longevity for the future of the car and to preclude parts failure, but I'm not super educated on this subject.
I saw this warning on the website: "Remark: Silicone hose water permeation rate is 10 to 15 times greater than standard EPDM rubber hose. Checking water level regularly is highly recommended when silicone coolant hoses are used in a daily driving vehicle."
I also read on forums for other cars that it's recommended to use constant tension clamps instead of worm clamps; would love to hear opinions on that as well.
I have the MPx 2.0L/2.4L upper radiator hose from on the way for my own car.
While searching for info about other user experiences, I found this HPS kit for ALL of the hoses, which I really love the idea of, but they are apparently sold out (or maybe were never available? Part of what I'm trying to find out). I hadn't heard of the company until now.
I plan on keeping the car for its feasible lifetime, so I'd really love to get that in red if they can swing it. Might email them about it some months down the line. I've only seen two other user even mention the hose kit here, back in 2015 and then here more recently in 2023.
@J.D.Munn and @hotrod91 if ya'll are still around, could ya'll give any input?
The HPS kit is still available for 1.4L it seems. Wish I learned about these sooner.
Any reasons not to pursue this? What I'm hoping for is greater longevity for the future of the car and to preclude parts failure, but I'm not super educated on this subject.
I saw this warning on the website: "Remark: Silicone hose water permeation rate is 10 to 15 times greater than standard EPDM rubber hose. Checking water level regularly is highly recommended when silicone coolant hoses are used in a daily driving vehicle."
I also read on forums for other cars that it's recommended to use constant tension clamps instead of worm clamps; would love to hear opinions on that as well.
