Daan Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Chaps, I am looking for a bit of flexible hose 3", about 350 mm long. its trying to do a dogleg of about 3".I currently use corrugated stuff, but I am always a bit worried about it sealing on the metal tubes. So far I found a 200 tdi intake hose, but its only 3" on one end: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c1c16f657 So something similar, or can the 200 tdi bit be modified? So what are people using for this? Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 how about silicone hose http://www.ebay.co.u...6d#ht_804wt_932 or Aluminium 45 degree elbow and short silicone joiners http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alloy-Aluminium-Elbow-Bends-Pipe-Hose-Joiner-Connector-Polished-Metal-Silicone-/270865713881?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Hearing_Cooling_Air&var=&hash=item3f10dacad9#ht_1210wt_862 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertspark Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Not cheap, but an option..... http://siliconhoses.com/content.asp?inc=product&catalog=0022DC&cat=0022DC they do other hoses too as an option.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 the first option wont work, as it is not flexible enough, although superflex may work (hard to get in 3", but not impossible). A 45 degree is too steep, but 30 or 15 might work, but pretty spendy. I still like a bit of corrugated to take up engine movement but have it smooth on the clamp on bit. maybe a humphose, but than the angle is a bit too big. That corrugated stuff in the last link, again is corrugated and there fore no better than what I have now. that 200 tdi hose almost looks the ticket, but no cigar. It would be good if I could find one in some partsbin of sorts. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmac Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-rover-4x4-Snorkel-hose-/140780106358?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c725f276#ht_500wt_1363 what about that? tiny bit under 3" ID, but hopefully it would work with a bit of grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 http://www.charnwood.net/shop/product/75mm-diameter-transparent-flexible-hose-price-per-metre?cid=26 I know is for Mercedes , but http://www.arcek.com/urun.php?urun=ARC-EXP.301124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Heliflex or similar is available from most hose suppliers ie hypose and Hampshire hose in Southampton. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 http://www.hoseworld...arine_hose.html And scroll down to 'engine and brake air intake ducting' My memory is struggling but I think thats the same as I used on my SJ, basically smooth inside with a helical wire wound rib for strength / flexability. They also have other hoses that might suit. like some of these http://www.hoseworld.com/acatalog/ductings_hose_world.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Bringing this one from the death again, I still use my crapy bit of corugated, and it is time for a solution. Any of the corugated mentioned above is pretty much the same problem, so I thought to have a look in the Landrove parts bin. First we have this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-ROVER-CLASSIC-3-5V8-EFI-AIR-CLEANER-HOSE-/370508061084?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item564400599c Can anyone confirm this is 3"? a length would also be good, but it looks 2 off these would work with a bit of aly tube in the middle. In any case, is the rangerover v8 intake channel generally 3"? in that case, there are a few more options from the V8 corner partsbin if it is. This was another idea: http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listing/1041/517903-AIR-CLEANER-HOSE-PETROL.html?search=air The good old 2.25 petrol intake hose. I think it was 3", but dont know a length. Can anyone confirm diameter and length? Also, i know on end is round, the other oval. I dont know if a new one starts round, and you have to form it oval, or whether they come oval as new. Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Daan, If there are any V8 rangie parts that might work, there is a scrappy near me (Challow, nr wantage) that had a couple last time I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 If you're interested, we had some silicon hoses cast to order, in terms of dia, length, angle etc. I don't know if it's possible to do a dog leg without specific tooling, but the reducing angles we had made came out well and weren't overly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi Luke, dont fancy the one off route, it is spendy for something that is a very simple problem, plus I like a solution that is easy to replace. Standard landy bits tick those boxes very well. I just need to know which landy hose are 3" Id. Ros, dont fancy the scrappy too much, but i might go to my local one just to identify parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondjeremy Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 This any good - many sizes available. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140671550957?var=440038041985&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi Luke, dont fancy the one off route, it is spendy for something that is a very simple problem, plus I like a solution that is easy to replace. Standard landy bits tick those boxes very well. I just need to know which landy hose are 3" Id. Ros, dont fancy the scrappy too much, but i might go to my local one just to identify parts. If I get a chance I'll take a look for you Daan. I'm on normal hours this week so its possibly closed by the time I get there. Even if its just so you know something is out there part-wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Bringing this one from the death again, I still use my crapy bit of corugated, and it is time for a solution. Any of the corugated mentioned above is pretty much the same problem, so I thought to have a look in the Landrove parts bin. First we have this one: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item564400599c I think this bit is on dad's 90 between the engine and airfilter-it's a retrofit v8 but using a missmatch of, but mostly genuine parts. I can check tomorrow and take a measurement/photo for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I think this bit is on dad's 90 between the engine and airfilter-it's a retrofit v8 but using a missmatch of, but mostly genuine parts. I can check tomorrow and take a measurement/photo for you? If you could, that 'd be good. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Daan, why not just make up a new crossover pipe that only needs a short straight pipe at the airbox end. nice, simple and uncluttered. I seriously doubt you'd need anything more flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Hopefully these will help, The O/D is a tad over 3 inches, I didn't have a screwdriver to hand but can pull it off and get you an I/D tomorrow if required. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Daan, why not just make up a new crossover pipe that only needs a short straight pipe at the airbox end. nice, simple and uncluttered. I seriously doubt you'd need anything more flexible. Hmm, considered it, but to do something nice, it would involve bending a 3" ali tube and welding the sump vent to it, Both of which I currently dont have the technology. Hopefully these will help, The O/D is a tad over 3 inches, I didn't have a screwdriver to hand but can pull it off and get you an I/D tomorrow if required. Harry Yes, that will do. I reckon 2 of these are going to be the winner. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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