Silicone Vs Rubber Coolant Hose
Discussion
Having recently nicked/cut one of the silicone coolant hoses on my race car, and needing a quick fix, I replaced it with a piece of rubber radiator hose.
Is this a suitable permanent fix or should I replace it with another bit of silicone hose? As I understand it, Silicone offers better performance under extreme heat but in practice, if the coolant in my car is exceeding 120c, then I probably have more pressing concerns than a coolant hose anyway!
Is this a suitable permanent fix or should I replace it with another bit of silicone hose? As I understand it, Silicone offers better performance under extreme heat but in practice, if the coolant in my car is exceeding 120c, then I probably have more pressing concerns than a coolant hose anyway!
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