Houpty GT

Yep the hose had to be brittle and break when I was removing the air box in the frunk. Seems to be discontinued or on back order so no one can get it. What are my alternatives and options? I tried the hardware stores and they had nothing that would work. The ID and the OD are both specific for it to work.

tyro

Check with dC Automotive.

Their site shows the hose, new and in stock for $4.00.

I was thinking a section of garden hose might work..

Houpty GT

I think it is bigger than garden hose.
I ordered it from Automobile Atlanta and the bill said it was back ordered. Pelican has it listed no longer available. I'll call dc and try the dealer.
inner diameter = 24 mm
outer diameter 1 = 25 mm
outer diameter 2 = 30 mm

Houpty GT

The dealer said they can get it in 3-4 days for $4.91. Cheaper than Automobile Atlanta by $.71. That is a poor assumption on my part.

tyro

I called my local dealer who said the hose, P/N 911.571.224.00, is NLA..anywhere.

I needed one too so I ordered one from dC. We shall see if they have it.

Houpty GT

As I figured the first time, the dealer called me back and said they can not get it. He told me to call dc and said that they have New Old Stock (NOS) available.

tyro

More news..

dC just refunded my $4.00 for the hose. I'm guessing that means they can't get one..

Houpty GT

When I called them, they said they had it but shipping was $12 and there was a $20 minimum order. I guess they don't have it either. I wonder who the OEM is? Someone else recommended Summit Racing for hose.

theiceman

yeah it is like getting the brown cardboard meatl hose for the heating .. damn near impossible to find , the metal or black plastic looks cheasy compared to the original ..

Houpty GT

Right now I have a 7/8" hose cut to a point and jammed up in the hole. Not the best solution. 1" rubber hose I think is to thick to make it through the holes in the body.

Tyro, I wonder is dc refunded your purchase because you did not have a $20 minimum?

Ice, I need to borrow your hockey stick to hold up my frunk. The lift on the drivers side went bad and that is the hard one to change.

theiceman

Well since your team made the play offs and mine didn't you will have to get your own ..mine is obviously bad luck.

tyro

Good thought, but I'd ordered brackets for my carrera tail at the same time.

I think it's time to get out the conduit knockout punch and make the hole through the body a bit bigger so that any hose will fit!

theiceman

i can't belive an industrial hose supplier doesn't have anything close .. !! it is nice to keep things as close to original as possible..

tyro

If your measurements above are close, McMaster Carr has some latex tubing that may work, albeit a bit more $$ than the OEM NLA version.

Houpty GT

I think I am going to try this hose; http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/208/=1ukh6q the one that is 1 1/8" OD and 1" ID. The ID is bigger and the OD is smaller than the stock piece so it should work. I'll spray paint it black if I feel like it even though it is out of site unless you are under the car. The latex hose would have to be stretched to fit the drain I think.