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Old 05-12-2006, 04:00 PM
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Viton hose with 1/8 in ID is equivalent to the 3.2mm hose MB uses. I am using hard walled Viton tubing of this size ordered from McMaster Carr (p/n 5119K11 $3.27 per ft.) and it fits perfectly without any clamp. I have not seen the slightest tendency for weeping, unlike factory web covered hose that I installed about 18 months ago on a 603 engine. I've always felt that the OE hose leaves something to be desired when it comes to longevity.
I even removed a Viton hose to take out an injector and reused the same hose without cutting it off, I simply pulled hard with needle nose pliers and it came off then I successfully reinstalled it on the injector and it doesn't leak! Don't try that with the OE web-covered hose!
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Old 05-12-2006, 04:12 PM
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Viton hose with 1/8 in ID is equivalent to the 3.2mm hose MB uses. I am using hard walled Viton tubing of this size ordered from McMaster Carr (p/n 5119K11 $3.27 per ft.) and it fits perfectly without any clamp. I have not seen the slightest tendency for weeping, unlike factory web covered hose that I installed about 18 months ago on a 603 engine. I've always felt that the OE hose leaves something to be desired when it comes to longevity.
I even removed a Viton hose to take out an injector and reused the same hose without cutting it off, I simply pulled hard with needle nose pliers and it came off then I successfully reinstalled it on the injector and it doesn't leak! Don't try that with the OE web-covered hose!
Yes, me too. I used the softer viton, 1/8" ID, no clamps. It's been leak-free for a year and a half now running B100. It's a real bear to pop a line off.
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Old 05-12-2006, 11:26 PM
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how many feet

how many feet did you order
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Old 05-13-2006, 12:52 PM
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how many feet did you order
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Old 05-13-2006, 12:58 PM
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Where does one find 1/8" soft viton hose?
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Old 05-15-2006, 01:03 AM
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Where does one find 1/8" soft viton hose?
You don't want soft. Firm is like a rubber band.
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Old 05-15-2006, 01:52 AM
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http://www.mcmaster.com/
They make it easy to place an order on line. Its 1/8 I.D. hard Viton tubing (I don't recall seeing any soft Viton listed)
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Old 05-15-2006, 08:40 PM
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You don't want soft. Firm is like a rubber band.
OK Thanks

I thought you indicated you were using a soft version per post #8. I will order the PN listed by Dieseldiehard. Thanks guys.
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