mb6vti Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Hey Folks, Does anyone know if you can still source the OEM rubber coolant hoses? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Honda should still stock these mate, or you could upgrade to an aftermarket silicon set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb6vti Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Unfortunately not Dave. Looking on Lings.com shows that they are unavailable. I also checked my local dealer who also cannot source them anymore. I have heard that the silicon ones do not provide a good seal like the rubber ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I think that with silicon you're relying on the jubilee clip (or similar) to do all the work, whereas with rubber over time it starts to weld itself to the metal, so even if there's a problem with the seal from the clip, the fact that the rubber has joined forces with the metal will save the day. That said, there's plenty of people who've been running silicon hoses without any issues. I've got silicon ones on (for about 9 months I think) and so far so good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 7 hours ago, mb6vti said: Unfortunately not Dave. Looking on Lings.com shows that they are unavailable. I also checked my local dealer who also cannot source them anymore. I have heard that the silicon ones do not provide a good seal like the rubber ones. Jeese, that's worrying. If they've stopped producing/selling what is essentially just a service item which the oem hoses for our Civics are, what else will they be discontinuing? Try here mate: https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/honda/civic-vi-fastback-ma-mb/7818/10200/radiator-hoses Does state sold out but new shipment on the way. Might be worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Most things that I look for on lings nowadays says they're unavailable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb6vti Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Thanks Dave. I have given my email so I get updated if and when they get the shipment. As for the silicone hoses can you guys then reccomend some? I don't need the whole kit just top and bottom hoses and would prefer not to have to modify them to fit. Edited October 27, 2018 by mb6vti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 also don't go for jubilee clips for coolant hoses! you need T-bolt clamps, they provide a proper clap around the hose 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 11:52 PM, mb6vti said: Thanks Dave. I have given my email so I get updated if and when they get the shipment. As for the silicone hoses can you guys then reccomend some? I don't need the whole kit just top and bottom hoses and would prefer not to have to modify them to fit. the big ones you on about? skunk2 and mishimoto are the main ones. i have skunk2 and found they are pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Chandler said: also don't go for jubilee clips for coolant hoses! you need T-bolt clamps, they provide a proper clap around the hose Top tip @Chandler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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