Copey
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Jun 20, 2013 20:26:40 GMT
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simple question, does it actually bend? and if so, how much? this kinda stuff  thanks for any help |
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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mat91
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Jun 20, 2013 20:33:21 GMT
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i wouldnt use it to form a bend, it will just snap after a while, they are designed to take out any forward and backward engine movement
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Dez
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overbraided exhaust flexiDez
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Jun 20, 2013 20:34:15 GMT
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Hateful stuff. Horrible to cut, leaves nasty sharp edges, wears holes in anything it touches, absorbs heat, and hides the true condition of the rubber underneath. I actually had one case where the rubber hose had been pierced by one of the stainless strands, a nightmare of a leak to find.
I really don't know why it exists.
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Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Club RR Member Number: 34
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overbraided exhaust flexiDez
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Jun 20, 2013 20:38:34 GMT
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Sorry, long day, thought it said fuel hose.
As above, they're nothing more than for absorbing a little movement.
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Copey
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Jun 20, 2013 20:43:02 GMT
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fair play, was wondering if i could kill 2 birds with 1 stone with my exhaust system with takin pressure away from the manifold, stainless steel ones like to crack on CA motors, and form a slight bend at the same time, i will just mock up the straight parts and work out what bends i need n order them from Jetex or the likes thanks guys  |
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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MrSpeedy
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www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Jun 20, 2013 20:48:44 GMT
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I use these on a regular basis for marine engine installations. They're perfect for absorbing engine movement, but not for making bends. I've had to replace many a flex where they've been used to make a bend and they just break after a couple of years. And that's in a mostly dry environment.
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Jun 20, 2013 21:02:46 GMT
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As above - they aren't bends, just used to allow for a bit of engine movement. Use them where you'd be happy to put a solid bit of pipe but worried that the engine moving under load would pull the exhaust about.
The longer they are, the more "bend" they will take, but they are only designed to be kept perfectly straight, longer ones will just allow more engine flex.
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