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Those hoses are just terrible. Second set i get, and i find them sucked inside blocking air. I've searched and searched and can't seem to find anything aftermarket. Is there anything better, or has anyone custom fabbed something?
Thanks
Did you look on Ebay? I've seen several options for the M273, so you might find some too. I'm sure they are from China, but it is a pretty simple part.
I have the non-turbo version and they're made out of a completely different material. Mine are longer and look like rigid woven canvas or something. You can't bend them. Yours look like dryer vent hose. I wonder if you can do something to a new replacement to make it last longer. Coat it in polyurethane or silicone or something?
Do I understand correctly that MB is no longer providing this part, or are you guys just trying to source a cheaper option? The last of these were built only 9 years ago..surprised if they have already stopped providing.
Do I understand correctly that MB is no longer providing this part, or are you guys just trying to source a cheaper option? The last of these were built only 9 years ago..surprised if they have already stopped providing.
I think he's looking for aftermarket because the oem part is poor quality. OEM is readily available online and ebay.
So you replaced the whole intake or just the hoses? And they gave way that quick??
Just the hose with the plastic ends. I mean it wasn't quick, as you can tell they're not new. But once they start breaking apart just a bit, it's over, they get sucked in and they completely come apart.
Just the hose with the plastic ends. I mean it wasn't quick, as you can tell they're not new. But once they start breaking apart just a bit, it's over, they get sucked in and they completely come apart.
I haven't had a chance to buy them for this car yet, but I did go check and mine are as hard as a rock. Not sure if they are the originals or replacements from MB though.
There's no flex in this system. A rigid hose going to put all the engine movement stress on the plastic ends. Those plastic ends attach directly to your radiator. That's a lot of stuff that I don't want to crack.
That also looks pretty good. That's crazy, i searched and searched and ya'll are finding bunch of stuff. I already ordered the spectre hose. If i don't like that then i'll give this one a shot.
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Originally Posted by Crazey
That also looks pretty good. That's crazy, i searched and searched and ya'll are finding bunch of stuff. I already ordered the spectre hose. If i don't like that then i'll give this one a shot.
Just be careful since other posters have warned about the lack of flex in these aluminum tubes. Good luck and keep us posted.
Looks alright to me. Unless you go to car shows where people keep looking under your hood its fine. It does the job its designed for....to get cool air to the filter.
Looks alright to me. Unless you go to car shows where people keep looking under your hood its fine. It does the job its designed for....to get cool air to the filter.
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