Re: [alfa] Spider cowl drain hoses

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi John:

The later-type Spider hoses do have a formed curve, so they don't kink at 
that bend under the dash, but I think if you're a little creative you'll be 
able to find a replacement.  Check at a Home Depot, Lowe's, etc, as they 
have a variety of rubber and vinyl hoses available.  I bought some clear 
vinyl hose at Home Depot that worked fine on my '87, although I don't 
recall the size.  When I made the bends, the hose didn't kink, but to make 
the curve a little looser, I gently heated it with a hair dryer after 
installation, after cooling, the curve held its shape well.  I used a nylon 
zip tie at the top end to hold the hose permanently in place.  The left 
hose was certainly more trouble to reach than the right.  The bend has a 
fairly small radius, and a length of heater hose in the proper diameter may 
kink, but might be worth a try, too.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's


At 02:37 PM 8/25/2004, you wrote:

> Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:18:24 -0700
> From: John Hung <jdaezhung@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Spider cowl drain hoses
>
> Hi,
> (This may be appearing twice - I'm having some computer problems).
> Does anyone know where to find replacement drain hoses for the Spider? 
> These are the two hoses that drain the front cowl. Will heater hose work?
> John Hung
> '88 Spider Veloce
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