That's what I get for being too excited to finish my coffee.
I'll go and slink off into the ether now...
Location: Fort Lauderdale
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That's what I get for being too excited to finish my coffee.
I'll go and slink off into the ether now...
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 438
My VIN: 2109
Club(s): (DCF)
Actually I thought he meant, a picture of the differences when they are installed. We (I) may only be use to seeing the aftermarket ones installed. ...I know 2109's were changed a while ago by the previous owner, so I don't know if I have aftermarkets or not (probably). Would be interested to see how they were intended to fit - especially the long one.
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Here you go, with an oddball one thrown in.
Left Hose Original OEM (and what the new one looks like)
OEM left.jpg
Left Hose from ANY vendor for about the last 25 years.
repl left old.jpg
Right Hose Original OEM
OEM right.jpg
Right Hose from ANY Vendor (not much different)
repl right old.jpg
Early car hoses on the driver side. A true PITA to service, changed in the low 2500s.
earlycar.jpg
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
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My VIN: Formerly 10570 and 6776
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Thanks, Dave!
Location: Orlando, FL
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My VIN: 2109
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lol.
thanks dave. that certainly shows the difference clearly, and that i've been running the aftermarket hoses. I really like and now understand the better fit, especially on the left side.
on my wishlist now.
Personal Blog: DeLorean Ownership & Upkeep (Yeah, it hasn't been updated in a while, but some good stuff there if you look.)
->Last posting:"Smooth shifting on a 30+ year old car."
->Most read posting:"Going 100% LEDs on your car is a good idea, and more feasible than ever."
I know this probobly goes without saying, but I'll ask anyway.
Will these be included when ordered in kit form from any point here on out?
Andy Garand
Posts: 434
My VIN: Formerly 10570 and 6776
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Yes, these are now parts of both hose kits (with and without radiator).
James
NICE!
With the left hose, I finally see the mystery of the bent support bracket solved.
With the right hose I see it isn't hanging directly over the Muffler and not going to dry rot as fast, not to mention on the side that connects to the output of the Water Pump, it doesn't have that kink in it. I don't know if that's going to affect performance or not, but it at least LOOKS a whole helluva lot better!
Ok, I understand some people wanting to preserve their cars for originality, so they don't change out the stereo, install lowering kits, etc. But who in the hell is so stupid to risk collecting bubbles around the Otterstat and overheating & damaging their engine just for the sake of keeping their car original? Seriously?
Last edited by DMCVegas; 10-25-2011 at 12:37 PM. Reason: Added Quote.
Location: Orlando, Florida
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