Diesel85

What is this hose for and is it still available?? Looks like it goes into the inner fender well.1985 928
thanks for the help!!



looks mangled need to replace,,,,,,,,,,,

Rob Edwards

Alternator cooling hose, it picks up cool air in the front fenderwell.

Geo55

Make sure you have the cover on the alternator that it fits on. PN 928 603 133 07 or 928 603 035 02 . Flexable pipe on is 928 603 143 04. 900 MM length.

joejoe

It also houses the interior temp switch (fender area)

Diesel85

Thanks for the quick response, Guys!!

Yeah, I was just going to ask about that as I removed the inner fender plastics to find the hose and a wire attached to it........Any suggestions before I remove it???

Speedtoys

Unplug it, or remove it?

Diesel85

unplug it......is this something i should replace being I'm replacing the hose?

Speedtoys

Oh ya..just..unplug it. But dont "remove" it long term, your HVAC will hate you.

Alan

Do not disconnect the sensor - remove it from the hose if you want (but save the clip). Dangling it in space is fine, I'd suggest a new hose and reinstallation soon.

Alan

Speedtoys

oh ya..I was assuming the hose was getting replaced all at the same time..

jschiller

If you are looking for a suitable non-oem replacement, here is a thread that shows one:

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post17788927

Diesel85

Thanks for the link.....this seems like it might be a good alternative, what are your thoughts?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16370095685...id=p5731.m3795

I see the factory replacement is about $100!!!!

jschiller

That looks like what I bought for the job though I haven't installed it yet. I bought only one meter of the hose though note that the thread indicated that 2 might be better. If I run short, looks like I can always get more.
Good luck with it.

Diesel85

I removed the inner fender panel and am losing a bunch of the foam around the edge. As expected for 37 year old material. Anything available for replacement?

linderpat

Yes - go to Home Depot, Lowes, Ace or your local hardware store and look for foam insulation with the mastic back tape strip on it. Buy a couple of packages and replace it all. I've done it on every one of my 5 sharks over the years and it holds up as if it were original, and cost pennies relatively speaking. I use the 3/4" wide stuff, and you may need to double stick layers to fully fill the channels. It looks stock too.