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doogievlg said

No one ever plans on things getting too hot in their engine compartment but if I'd did


Is there a benifit to nylon over braided in your opinion? I know the engine bay should never get too hot but if that hose got melted and started spraying oil then I would be in trouble.

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Braided may be better as long as you can get the right length... I didn't see they were available...

But if you route it correctly away from the exhaust manifolds nylon should take most engine compartment heat... I believe it can handle up to 250° F...

I did have a nylon tube fail once and leak in the pass compartment... I would start the engine and get up to speed and then shut it off and coast in neutral to the next red light and repeat again... I made it this way over 6 miles to get home and didn't run out of oil and/or damage the engine... That's why I carry a spare nylon tube in the glove box now JIC....

Braided may be the best option...