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Posted by: RobW Jun 6 2010, 02:27 AM

Someone said Home Depot, and they would be right... works better than new....

Not cheap, but then again I have some left over...

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Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 6 2010, 06:20 AM

You can always offer the members some pre-cut pieces and recoup your cost. Do not for get they will also work for the front air box drains.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 6 2010, 08:28 AM

That looks very stock in the photos!

Posted by: kwales Jun 6 2010, 09:45 AM

I've never seen those tubes looking clean and shiney...

Mine look like dirty junk

Posted by: pete-stevers Jun 6 2010, 10:44 AM

then there is the other solution...don't drive in the rain...
problem is ....i am not driving even when it is sunny

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jun 6 2010, 01:15 PM

HD racing delivers!
Bruce Stone was the first to discover the HD racing drain tubes. sprinkler hose, right? the ribs are spiral, unlike the concentric ribs of teh OEM drain tubes

Posted by: RobW Jun 6 2010, 01:59 PM

Yes. Exactly, they are spiral instead of parallel. Seem to be strong and fit perfectly inside and out. The downside is that the investment from HD is $22 including tax. I have 3 pairs sitting here.

Posted by: gothspeed Mar 23 2012, 11:10 AM

I went to HD and could not find the stuff noted above ......... it may be NLA as the employees there could not even find the sku # in the HD computer (tried 2 HDs here in Southern Califonia). In such case;

I used 5034K18 from mc master carr and the material construction was perfect for this application. Nice interference fit onto the plastic drain nipples (no hose clamps needed) and it sealed perfectly into the factory grommets below. It also holds its cylindrical shape well as it has a 1/8" wall. IMO it looks cleaner and works better than what the factory used !!! The finish is smooth and will not trap debris the way my factory corrugated versions did. Not for those OEM restorations though.

5034K18
Abrasion-Resistant Blk Neoprene Rubber Tubing
7/8" ID, 1-1/8" OD, 1/8" Wall Thk

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/140/=gsfrkc

Note:
O.D. of the 914 drain nipples was about .941" ........... the mcmaster hose I.D. is .875" .......... makes for a nice snug clampless fit

Posted by: vsg914 Mar 23 2012, 11:21 AM

I've never looked for it but remember hearing dishwasher drain hose is very close too

Posted by: zonedoubt Mar 23 2012, 01:45 PM

I bought the same stuff at Home Depot up here in Canada.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=103930&view=findpost&p=1275992

Posted by: type47 Mar 23 2012, 02:04 PM

Post a SKU or UPC number off the receipt if you still have the receipt, that way you can check stock in a store on their computer

Posted by: kconway Mar 23 2012, 06:23 PM

I'm in Long Beach and have a crapload left over. If anyone local is interested for a six pack I will set you up with what you need for the whole car.

Kev

Posted by: 2xs performance Mar 23 2012, 06:48 PM

I'd be interested in a set. I broke one of mine putting the battery in.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 23 2012, 06:55 PM

The hose is called Becker Irrigation Hose. I saw I at HD in an obscure location around the garden supplies. Not in plain sight.....