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Posted by: MM1 Nov 30 2020, 03:05 PM

I can't seem to find 1.7L intake manifold hoses - when I check fitment for my 1973 1.7L the suppliers give me the red light.

Any links/suggestions?

I read an old Pelican posting where Dave said that people had resorted to using clamps on the old hoses (despite potential expansion issues).

Posted by: BillC Nov 30 2020, 05:07 PM

Nobody makes the 1.7L intake hoses any more. You can use the 2.0 hoses, but you'll need to add hose clamps on both ends of each hose. That's what I had to do on my previous car (a 1.7), and I never had any problems with the hoses or the clamps.

Posted by: MM1 Nov 30 2020, 05:17 PM

Thanks, Bill. Is that because the 1.8/2.0 hoses (and runners) are a larger diameter?

Posted by: dlee6204 Nov 30 2020, 06:10 PM

I bought of a foot of this and used it.

https://www.mcmaster.com/5285K137/

At first I sourced a generic braided hose that mimics the factory boots but it was steel reinforced and quite stiff so I didn’t bother using it. I believe I still have it if you want to give it a try.

Posted by: MM1 Nov 30 2020, 06:33 PM

Thank you, Doug.

Did you have to use clamps? Does it seal well?

Posted by: yellowporky Nov 30 2020, 09:58 PM

I bought a set of 1.7 hoses from Parts Heaven before they closed and i still used clamps on them. The 1.7 and 1.8 runners are the same as far as i understand.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Nov 30 2020, 10:05 PM

A car I'm working on has them in silicone. Likely find similar on ebay/china with the right ID or a VW site.

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 30 2020, 11:41 PM

Do you mean this hose????
I have it, we make them, and also have complete vacuum hose kit and more
https://914rubber.com/17-l-intake-hose-1


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Posted by: yellowporky Dec 1 2020, 01:43 AM

I think that he is talking about the 4 short braided hoses from the plenum to the intake runners

Posted by: JamesM Dec 1 2020, 01:53 AM

1.8 and 2.0 are the same diameter. 1.7 are slightly smaller.

Posted by: MM1 Dec 1 2020, 01:58 AM

I meant these:



Mark - I just found them on your website and ordered them:



But I can't find the complete vacuum hose kit - I bought a bunch of items from you this weekend, but couldn't find these . . .can you please add it to my items? Just pm me or call - whatever's easiest.

Thank you,

Marcus

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 1 2020, 02:09 AM

I just finished the "kit" for my 72 that also includes the hoses in the front for expansion tank and side in the rockers. Do you need a complete kit or only from the plastic hoses in? Drop me a PM with your number I'll get you hooked up. (It's not even listed yet).
Mark

Posted by: MM1 Dec 1 2020, 02:33 AM

Thanks, Mark! - pm sent.

Posted by: cary Dec 3 2020, 10:39 AM

bump

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 3 2020, 10:48 AM

I do have the intake runner to manifold hoses they are right here

https://914rubber.com/1-7-l-connecting-hose

Posted by: MM1 Dec 3 2020, 11:18 AM

Great! already had my order in . . .can't wait to get all this Black Friday stuff and start changing hoses/seals and refinishing tins!

I forgot to get the second oil cooler seal and 914 Rubber threw it in along with giving me the sale price on the hoses above - even though my slow typing pushed me 3 minutes past midnight into early Monday- thank you, Mark, Kenzie and Team 914 Rubber - you are appreciated!

Merry Christmas and good luck on the flight schedule, Mark!



p.s. - can't wait to see that vacuum hose kit with the precise bagging and chart . . .sooo helpful!

Posted by: Chris914n6 Dec 3 2020, 03:31 PM

The only place I know that still does that is AutoAtlanta. Minus the 22mm? braided hose that goes to the oil breather as that size is NLA.