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Posted by: ptravnic Oct 10 2006, 06:35 AM

Did a search, came up empty although I'm 99% sure I've seen this discussed in the past... Getting my longs done all proper like and want to replace the heater tubes "while I'm in there"...

-pt

Posted by: vesnyder Oct 10 2006, 06:44 AM

Not sure of the dimensions, but one place to buy replacement tubes in bulk is McMaster Carr. They are an industrial supply house that carries just about anything you might need, and you can buy it by the foot. Go out to their web site. I purchased a bunch of heater tubing from them for my 914. Good luck!

Posted by: ptravnic Oct 10 2006, 07:24 AM

QUOTE(vesnyder @ Oct 10 2006, 08:44 AM)

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Oct 10 2006, 07:52 AM

You may find hose but probably not the tubes that are in the longs. These are perforated aluminum tubes surounded by fiberglass insulation and another outer covering. The tubes are designed as "Sound Absorbers". It is just a form of a muffler. Be careful when removing yours and clean it is probably the best way to go. With all the cars that have been cut up, maybe there are some around.

Posted by: davep Oct 10 2006, 08:53 AM

Not a bug part, custom for the 914.
As stated, salvage the ones from your car, or get a set from a sawzall car.

Posted by: URY914 Oct 10 2006, 09:11 AM

Yep, they are move than just paper tube ducts. They are insulated and have plastic fittings on each end. I have one I cut out of another car that is in pretty good shape. And I have a parts car with them still in.