Cooling Hoses

[04rexru]

I Just got halfway done swaping a stock turbo when I got to the cooling hoses and managed to rip them both. Do you need to replace them with factory hose or can you use regular flex cooling hose from any parts store?

[LiL Shoaf]

You can run any coolant hose as long as it's properly formed so as not to rub on anything and wear through.. Stores like Advances should carry them specifily for your car. I would suggest upgrading to silicone at this point if you have the time and money..

[04rexru]

Do they sell silicone hoses formed for the turbo like that and if they do where? Oh yea never use vice grips to clamp a used hose...

[LiL Shoaf]

Ohh, I may have mistaken what you were referring to.. I was thinking the collant lines for the Radiator.. Are you referring to the turbo coolant lines? If so, the Drain line can be made with a simple piece of silicone tubing, however it's been some time since I've seen the stock setup and I can't remember what the supply line looks like..