Lower Radiator hose...

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Ian
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Lower Radiator hose...

Post by Ian » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:34 pm

Hi guys...
About to buy a 1 piece NB lower radiator hose to replace the original 2 piece lower hose on my NA. I believe them to be a straight swap? Anyone able to comment?
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Post by brownie » Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:01 am

yep,Straight swap,Does mean you have a longer hose to weaken over time,but then no steel pipe in the middle to rot out,50/50 call to say you will gain anything.
Silicone hose's might be a better way to go if you go the one piece,stronger and will not collapse as easy being longer,then again never sold a NB lower pipe thru work before either.
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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:10 am

Put one on my NA and fits nicely..got it from Mazda in Glenfield for $15.00.
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Post by Ian » Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:31 pm

Cheers guys...2 less joins plus weight saving(?) plus precautionary maintenance while steering rack is out was the motivation for the change to the NB hose. Would consider a silicone hose if I could locate one at a reasonable price - any suggestions?????
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Post by REDBEN » Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:08 pm

Ian wrote:Cheers guys...2 less joins plus weight saving(?) plus precautionary maintenance while steering rack is out was the motivation for the change to the NB hose. Would consider a silicone hose if I could locate one at a reasonable price - any suggestions?????
http://www.corksport.com/samco-miata-ra ... -1.8l.html
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Post by Angreal » Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:24 pm

I'll stick with the $15 option...
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