[DML] Re: Clear Cooling Hoses

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Matt - When I first developed the engine self-bleeder system back in 
1994, I used some of this reinforced clear vinyl tubing (5/16" ID) 
in order to see what was really going on.  It lasted for a short 
while (100 miles?), and then started to fail from high temperatures 
and pressures.  It eventually blew apart at 70 mph on I-90, just 
east of Seattle.  Green blood everywhere.  Bottom line - use it at 
your own risk.  They may have come up with better stuff in the last 
10 years, but I'm not sure that I want to spend the resources to 
find out.  Let us know what you decide to do.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I was in Lowes Home Improvement yesterday and saw this 1.25" clear 
> PVC braided hose.  It was pretty thick stuff, and rated for 200 
PSI at 68 degrees Fahrenheit.  While, I can't necessarily speculate 
as to what the PSI rating would be at 220 degrees, might the 
corresponding max pressure be at least 15 PSI?  Anyone familiar with 
> the stuff I'm talking about?  It would be really awesome to have 
> clear cooling hoses.  
 




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