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jpronto
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 Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:06 pm Post subject: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Hi everyone, I have an AFN 1.9 TDI conversion I did in my van and one of the silicone hoses has a seep through it’s plys. No cuts or abrasions. It’s a GeeBee’s and apparently no warranty. Does anyone know of a silicone hose maker who warrants their hoses for life? These have aprox 16k miles on it. If geebee won’t let the vendor break up a kit I have to buy a whole new set at around 800. |
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chrismsnt
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erste
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Brickwerks is your friend! |
Another reason to love Brickwerks. Thanks for posting that link! |
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jpronto
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Thanks for the reply and link. I have a message out to them now waiting on a response. The description said not for the steel coolant lines, which I have after market SS lines. |
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Thanks for the reply and link. I have a message out to them now waiting on a response. The description said not for the steel coolant lines, which I have after market SS lines. |
They meant earlier diesel steel coolant pipes, that are smaller diameter and don't end up in the same place in the engine bay.
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Jeffrey Lee
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chrismsnt
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:08 am Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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Okay... let's talk brass tacks..  Which hose do you need?
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jpronto
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:44 am Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Picture #4, mine is seeping through a molding flaw under the first junction, the split going to the coolant tank. I would see the white residue of the coolant below but could never figure out where it was coming from until about 10,000 miles. |
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chrismsnt
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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That REALLY sucks given that he pumps himself up so much about how be provides the best "aircraft quality" hoses in the industry. Were you able to source yet?
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jpronto
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Picture #4, mine is seeping through a molding flaw under the first junction, the split going to the coolant tank. I would see the white residue of the coolant below but could never figure out where it was coming from until about 10,000 miles. |
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jpronto
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Brickworks can send a single hose aprox 172.00 with shipping. Anyone know how to contact GeeBee directly? So far all I can get is the vendor the hoses were sourced though -Cascade. I would certainly prefer to hear from the manufacturer directly before holding them in total low regard, but I have been taking to Cascade since last summer and they are always apologetic and responsive at first and then I don’t hear back from them. I think I’m done with them. |
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jpronto
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Wow! I just found a number for Gee-Bee and talked to Guy and he’s going to make me a new one!!!! Stands behind his product!!!!! |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| I've had several dealings with GEE BEE and he has always been a straightforward and standup individual. I'm not surprised that he stood behind his product. I'm also not sure why chrismsnt has an issue with him saying he provides "aircraft quality" hoses. My understanding is that his entire business has been providing silicone parts to the aircraft industry. They are literally "aircraft quality" hoses. He only began making silicone hoses for VWs because he is an enthusiast. |
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chrismsnt
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: TDI silicone hoses |
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| Wow! I just found a number for Gee-Bee and talked to Guy and he’s going to make me a new one!!!! Stands behind his product!!!!! |
I'm glad to hear that. My experience with the guy was TOTALLY the opposite. Just a complete ass... took my money, said the next run was going to go in 3 weeks. I contact 4 weeks later and stated it'll be another 4-6. I told him I wanted a refund and I'd go with a reputable dealer (Brickwerks) and then he goes on a rant that he's the best in the business and go ahead and buy China crap. I will never deal with him again!
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