what is going on here?
05-14-2010, 01:01 AM
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what is going on here?
seems like something decided to melt at one point?
05-14-2010, 01:18 AM
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what the hell is that stuff????
05-14-2010, 01:39 AM
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Did someone put a non-heat resistant hose on your heat exchanger outlet?
05-14-2010, 08:49 AM
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I am willing to bet that someone duct-taped the heater hose back together at some point.
05-14-2010, 09:05 AM
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Did someone put a non-heat resistant hose on your heat exchanger outlet?
Yes. Or something not up to the job.
Here's
a replacement that works. 3"-dia, I believe.
05-14-2010, 03:16 PM
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I just replaced mine with the metal dryer vent pipe, and used hose clamps to attach it. PITA to get on, but works like a charm.
05-15-2010, 11:39 AM
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well if it is 3" diameter I got some of that aircraft-spruce ducting in the garage!
05-15-2010, 11:58 AM
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Yeah, looks like duct tape.
05-15-2010, 01:34 PM
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replaced
the old piece of flex ducting had black duct tape at the bottom...
05-15-2010, 02:59 PM
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Use the aircraft SCEET tubing in the Link. It is about $10 a ft, is heat resistant, and works perfectly. It was used in my aircraft engine compartment and lasts for many many years.
05-15-2010, 03:34 PM
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luckily I had that exact ducting in my garage from my previous car.
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