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Boost gauge hose
« on: 03 May 2012, 11:15 »
I bought some washer hose from halfords for my boost gauge as the one that came with it wasn't long enough. Is it is ok to use halfords washer hose, or will it split and crack? 
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #1 on: 03 May 2012, 21:56 »
You would be better with silicone hose tbh.

I got mine (3mm) here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3mm-Silicone-Vac-Hose-Boost-Dump-Valve-RED-5M-/270418310425?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ef62ff519

They do other colours as well.
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #2 on: 03 May 2012, 23:36 »
washer will be fine tbh.
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #3 on: 03 May 2012, 23:40 »
Quote from: Chris. on 03 May 2012, 23:36
washer will be fine tbh.

Will it  :undecided: it does tend to go hard with age and crack.
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #4 on: 04 May 2012, 07:43 »
Thanks guys, the hose that came with the gauge looks and feels more or less the same as the washer hose from Halfords, that's why I thought it would be ok to use  :undecided:

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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #5 on: 04 May 2012, 09:14 »
Quote from: oceanic-green on 04 May 2012, 07:43
Thanks guys, the hose that came with the gauge looks and feels more or less the same as the washer hose from Halfords, that's why I thought it would be ok to use  :undecided:



I guess it will be ok but I prefer silicone hose tbh.
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #6 on: 04 May 2012, 09:43 »
ok thanks  :smiley:

Could you or anyone else tell me if the grommet to feed the hose through is next to a white box underneath the scuttle panel on the drivers side that already has a black cable going down into it which comes from the side of the bonnet.
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #7 on: 04 May 2012, 10:46 »
Try the bonnet release cable grommet
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #8 on: 04 May 2012, 12:49 »
Quote from: Wayne on 04 May 2012, 10:46
Try the bonnet release cable grommet

Where is that, or could that be what I am possibly describing in my previous post.
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Re: Boost gauge hose
« Reply #9 on: 04 May 2012, 22:03 »
Ive seen loads of boost gauges with what looks like washer fluid tubing in it.
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