Silicone coolant hose kits

[Meek_racing]

Following on from my alloy rad thread. Does there seem to be a variation in quality from different manufacturers? Are these things just re-branded from the same place? Venair/Samco seem to have a huge price difference.

 

[MarcB]

I went with the Forge ones as for some reason they are a lot cheaper than the Samco's

I would how ever advise that you don't use jubilee clips and use the correct hose claps that come off the old hoses.

 

[M4D M4X]

I used sfs hoses quality wise they are spot on.

Here's link to the prices also come in numerous colours too if that's what you want.
http://www.sfsperformance.co.uk/SFS_Carkits.pdf

 

[MarcB]

I know its K-Tax but the forge ones come in 3 colours and are only £162.00 Inc VAT

 

[The Russian.]

Venair £110 posted.

 

[Meek_racing]

Venair £110 posted.

Where from? There are a couple on ebay but with a starting price of £110

 

[MarcB]

Venair £110 posted.

You got a link as the company im looking at is $414.

http://www.tuningvenair.com/silicone_hoses/renault/714

 

[M4D M4X]

Bloody hell didn't realise others was that cheap.

 

[Meek_racing]

Any more details on the £110 hose?

 

[Rubicon_]

I went with the Forge ones as for some reason they are a lot cheaper than the Samco's

I would how ever advise that you don't use jubilee clips and use the correct hose claps that come off the old hoses.

Why the old clips Mark? I'd of thought the jubilee would of been easier?

 

[MarcB]

I have had my car back to the garage once because of a drop in coolant, They advised it was the clips.
The tightened it up and refilled the the coolant.

Next i went back coolant was down, they done a pressure test and it was leaking from another joint where the jubilee clip was.

Changed back to the OE spring type and never had a problem in 2/3 months.

 

[Rubicon_]

I have had my car back to the garage once because of a drop in coolant, They advised it was the clips.
The tightened it up and refilled the the coolant.

Next i went back coolant was down, they done a pressure test and it was leaking from another joint where the jubilee clip was.

Changed back to the OE spring type and never had a problem in 2/3 months.

Ah right, thanks for the info will need to remember if i change!

 

[MarcB]

Maybe its the fact i used cheap rubbish ones, All be it they where spanking new but sell rubbish.

 

[leeds_182]

Where's the £110 ones? I'd be on that like a rat up a drain pipe.

 

[MarcB]

Where's the £110 ones? I'd be on that like a rat up a drain pipe.

Me Too, The Russian. has not gave details of these yet.

 

[The Russian.]

Sorry guys my bad.

I missed it so someone else bought it

 

[leeds_182]

£245 on a buy now for those unfortunately.

 

[The Russian.]

£245 on a buy now for those unfortunately.

I know my phone didn't send me a notification so I missed it :-(

 

[MG cup]

That venair stuff looks like cheap tat, you can see all the wraps of silicone. Looks like a ribbed dildo.

I would think or I would hope that's their price for out of stock to chase you off until there is more stock.

 

[Matt e]

how hard are they to fit?

how do the coolant pipes come off the heater matrix pipes, as there different clips/clamps to the rest. do they just pull off?

also when bleeding do you have to take the bleed screw from the thermostat housing all the way out till it starts coming out?

 

[Mr R.]

Squeeze the top and bottom of the hoes and pull.

Yes I took mine all the way out.

 

[Kyle 86]

Im after yellow ones in the near future. I can only find samco ones but refuse to pay K-Tax

 

[Matt e]

Squeeze the top and bottom of the hoes and pull.

Yes I took mine all the way out.

Thanks, might give it a go at fitting mine at the weekend then

 

[AdDaMan]

Forge are cheap and good
http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=FMKCRC&a=i#

 

[MarcB]

Forge are cheap and good
http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=FMKCRC&a=i#

They are cheaper from K-Tax at £162.00 Including VAT

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=3753&appid=2

 

[Dan519]

That venair stuff looks like cheap tat, you can see all the wraps of silicone. Looks like a ribbed dildo.

I would think or I would hope that's their price for out of stock to chase you off until there is more stock.

they're better than Forge which are crap, and leak all over the shop. I'd happily supply Venair, but i'll never sell forge hoses again. SFS are good, samco are ok, but you're paying for a name to a big degree

 

[Meek_racing]

small bump,

Has anyone bought any recently at a good price? Venair ones seem to be just over £200..

http://www.trackstyle.co.uk/venair-...o-mk-2-172--182-0205-coolant-hoses-2102-p.asp

http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=VEN600001051277&a=i