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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 11:44 AM
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No LED’s for me, not going fast n furious on it lol. Just a clear section of hose is all I need.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 03:43 PM
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Best4x4, whatever you do ensure it will take the cooling system pressures and temperatures inflicted and also the longevity of any particular materials used.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 04:04 PM
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Best4x4, whatever you do ensure it will take the cooling system pressures and temperatures inflicted and also the longevity of any particular materials used.
I did some reading on it...most of it is guaranteed to 70 psi and 260 degrees.

I still don't believe that best isn't going to use the LED.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 11:18 PM
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No LED’s for me, not going fast n furious on it lol. Just a clear section of hose is all I need.
And I know you don't need any more options, but there is this little bugger from GANO FILTERS....PART #: GANO14
> Gano Auto Coolant Filter Company
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 10:08 AM
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Get in touch with the guys that make these glass tubes at Killerglass. Those parts are not crazy expensive, and they also make custom sizes.

> Quick View Race Tubes Killerglass, Race tubes. illuminated radiator hoses, glass hoses [race tube] - $75.00 : Killerglass, Hi Performance Glass

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I am going for the killerglass option, feels trusted ....
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 10:22 AM
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What I’m getting is identical to the Killer Glass stuff without a logo on it. Also $60.00 vs a lot more from what I could make out from the Killer Glass website.

I think it’s on Ebay also for 60.00 or 75.00 depending on bare pyrex tube or pyrex tube, heat shrink clamps, and LED’s (I went pyrex tube & no clamps or LED’s).

If I don’t trust something = it doesn’t go on any of my vehicles (like anything made by AllMakes4x4......). It’s a Pyrex glass tube which can take the heat and the pressure for a Window in space, so I think 16LB of coolant is gonna work out just fine.
 

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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Best4x4
What I’m getting is identical to the Killer Glass stuff without a logo on it. Also $60.00 vs a lot more from what I could make out from the Killer Glass website.

I think it’s on Ebay also for 60.00 or 75.00 depending on bare pyrex tube or pyrex tube, heat shrink clamps, and LED’s (I went pyrex tube & no clamps or LED’s).

If I don’t trust something = it doesn’t go on any of my vehicles (like anything made by AllMakes4x4......). It’s a Pyrex glass tube which can take the heat and the pressure for a Window in space, so I think 16LB of coolant is gonna work out just fine.
I have to agree with you. I've seen Pyrex drop on the ground and not break, chip. It goes in the oven at much hotter temps then our rovers will ever see.

Borosilicste, I get allot of hits on this too.

I am thinking of looking for one too...
I think they can be found for less though...price seems high.


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Found this.


and this...
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We could research FUSED QUARTZ...
 

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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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Yep I’ve got a few pyrex based pots & they go into the oven or on the stove that is much hotter vs our engines. I thought 60.00 was kinda up there, but at the same time I’d rather not skimp on a generic part as critical as my LR’s cooling system is!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 12:42 PM
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No LED’s for me, not going fast n furious on it lol. Just a clear section of hose is all I need.
It occurs to me that you could get the stick-on strips that change color based on temperature and stick it to the glass tube as a general reference for coolant temp when you're working under the hood....mike
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 01:48 PM
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Just thought of this...

if the glass is hot and cold water gets into the engine bay, will it crack??
 
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