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Originally Posted by The G.F.P
has anyone got any idea how where i can get new silicone hoses for my twin turbo w124 coupe?
all the old ones are perished or have holes in
ive been to samco but obviously they dont have a listing for mercedes!
or if i remove the old parts will they hve serial/part numbers on them
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If it is a TurboTechnics installation as you state, contact John Pearson in the Parts Department of Hughes of Beaconsfield (tel: 01494 672141).
Hughes was the installing Mercedes dealer in the early nineties of the kits.
John has indicated that they still maintain spares for the cars.
The only hoses that may be difficult to obtain from other then Hughes are the blue wrapped hoses from the turbo output to the intercooler as they are molded to shape.
The hose from the intercooler to the intake plenum is 2-1/4" I.D. and the hoses from the air filter assembly to the turbo intake are 2" I.D.
These can be replaced with a general purpose silicone coated fiberglass duct hose (rated -75 Degree F to 500 Degree F.) This type of flexible hose is available in the USA from industrial supply houses for about $11.00 per lineal foot.