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> From: "Tony Bryant" <Tony.Bryant@psc.fp.co.nz> > > I've just replaced all my hoses, and I had the same rubbing: my > problem turned out to be the PO's non-genuine hoses. The geninue item > is moulded with a tight enough bend to clear everything by at least > 1/4". Just how long the new british rubber will last is anybodies > guess, but a least its not going to rub through... Only fixes half the problem. It might not rub, but it is still all but impossible to replace hoses without pulling the engine! > A possible catch with your theory is obtaining 5/8" od piping. Nuthin' to it -- in fact, already have some on hand, and mentioned how to find it in my book. The odd-eighths sizes of copper piping are used in air conditioning systems to differentiate their pipes from domestic water piping. Any A/C contractor or supplier has all the pipe and fittings you could ask for. > Get a flaring tool (my HW store calls it a "Bel Crox Tool") > could be a problem too. I don't think there's any need for a flaring tool here. -- Kirbert | If anything is to be accomplished, | some rules must be broken. | - Palm's Postulate References:
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