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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Hi all

The water line going into the turbo recently cracked open, my tech cut the line where it cracked and just re-tightened everything. It was fine... till tonight

Anyone know the OD/ID of that water line going into the GT2560? It'd take too long to get FM to ship it to me so if I can get something quickily put on first, i'd do it.

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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6an SS, and 1/4 rubber. I think.
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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or just get this and avoid it in the future
http://flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept...2%20%201994-05

I'd say put the cheap rubber hose on, but order the FM SS line when you can. It's just for peace of mind.
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Please dont listen to this guy. If you want something reliable, nice, and that will last contact Artech and get his oil/coolant SS upgrade. Problem solved.
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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I'd love hard lines now, but.. let's just say the economic crisis has hit me... real hard... i am on the verge to unload the car because of the costs involved already...

I guess I will just try to locate some local 1/4'' silicone hoses and ill grab a new clamp
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is 3/8 for the coolant btw I just checked mine
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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160 for some prebent lines!?! Wow!
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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If you've got the tools, know-how and patience to make them yourself, more power to you. I've got them and I can tell you that there would be a lot of bending/trial-and-error involved.
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by buffon01
is 3/8 for the coolant btw I just checked mine
Actually, I think FM ships 5/16 hose for the coolant. 3/8 fits, but you need to clamp it down hard.

I think this is the stuff I've used in the past:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#silicone-coolant-hose/=8eawhz

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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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5/16" is what is used from the factory, IIRC.
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