fuel line hoses, enough strong to run as coolant lines?
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I really cant see where it would be a problem but im not sure if fuel lines are braided properly like hydraulic lines. The auto parts stores should be able to make you a couple of lines with ends on them for about $50. I believe the 4L60e coolant lines use a 1/4" NPT fitting.
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I really cant see where it would be a problem but im not sure if fuel lines are braided properly like hydraulic lines. The auto parts stores should be able to make you a couple of lines with ends on them for about $50. I believe the 4L60e coolant lines use a 1/4" NPT fitting.
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I wouldn't do it, I've seen them blow off too easily in the past. Parts stores have the hose you need CHEAP
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I ran around with fuel line hose on the cooler lines for
years. Only problems I had were, the hose eventually
hardens up and will slide off and puke the juice all over
the pavement. Solved that one by using 2 hose clamps
per end. But then, this was on a $499 beater vehicle.
But I would minimize the rubber and maximize the steel
just on general principles. Steel is not hard to bend to
the right fit, and no more expensive than fuel hose.
years. Only problems I had were, the hose eventually
hardens up and will slide off and puke the juice all over
the pavement. Solved that one by using 2 hose clamps
per end. But then, this was on a $499 beater vehicle.
But I would minimize the rubber and maximize the steel
just on general principles. Steel is not hard to bend to
the right fit, and no more expensive than fuel hose.