2T Sohn/COF oil hose

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2T Sohn/COF oil hose

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Any recommendations for what kind of hose to buy/where from? Would rather take some tested proved and recommended over my guessing :lol:

Not sure if any of the below from eBay will do the job:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202755389425
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165491895825
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193045080107

All I know is it needs to be 10mm Internal Diameter, I don't fancy using the hose that came with the Mishi expansion tank because I can't seem to find out what it's made of, I've tried googling it but thats returned nothing.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations :)
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Re: 2T Sohn/COF oil hose

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I use transparent fuel pipe. Never had an issue and because it’s transparent it puts your mind at ease they the oil is actually getting to the pump.


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Re: 2T Sohn/COF oil hose

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+1

this stuff (random link)
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/flexible ... lsrc=aw.ds

edit: thats food grade so ignore the (insane) price...
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Thanks both, appreciate it :)
qwakers, your link looks remarkably similar to what Mishimoto include with their coolant tank - might be worth giving it a bash afterall :-k
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Re: 2T Sohn/COF oil hose

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yup, reinforced pvc hose, nothing wrong with that :D
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perfect, thank you very much! You've saved me from losing my mind looking at hoses :lol:
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Re: 2T Sohn/COF oil hose

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It will take on the colour of the oil that runs through it, over time.

This is normal though it can give you a false impression that the line is full, when it isn't.

It also goes quite floppy when hot, e.g. running engine bay temperatures, again not a problem as long as it's run so it can't sag and droop onto a drive belt or pulley.

This softening also mean that it should be warmed when you're making the connections, as cold-made connections would leak when they become warm.

Dipping the end in a mug of hot water for a minute works for me.
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Re: 2T Sohn/COF oil hose

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thanks for the heads up and tip regarding fitting, i'll make sure I warm both ends before I fit it!
I'm going to position it away from the belts because that's already a fear I have, but have ordered a velco heat wrap thing to go over it to avoid it getting too hot :)