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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:08:41 -0500
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From: N295VV@aol.com (by way of Marvin Kaye <marvkaye@olsusa.com>)
Subject: Re Oil Breather Hose
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Funny that the Oil Breather Hose should be discussed today.

I was inspecting my LIV engine last night and found my hose from the Case to
the Breather Can to be absolutely coated with slimy oil--not a drop anywhere
else, including the engine.

I had used Auto Heater Hose, I believe, and the service time has been 5 years.

Upon inspection, we found that the engine oil had indeed permeated the walls,
and had weeped out the entire surface for the full length.

My A&P, who was helping me bleed my brakes at the time, suggested Stratoflex
-12 hose, which I will get today.

Heater hose is probably OK, but plan on inspecting it and replacing it before
a 5 year service time.

Incidently,  Heater Hose is unacceptable  for use between the Breather Can
and the Exhaust Pipe on the LIV.  A high-temp service hose must be used.

David Jones 

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