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Old 02-26-2009, 11:50 AM
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What is up with the foam hose?
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insulation for the AC line.
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OK. Just not sure I have seen other Pettit SC owners with using the same foam hose.
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Old 02-26-2009, 11:58 AM
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not really a foam hose. it has nothing to do with the pettit kit. it is just foam insulation around the hard line to help the AC run better.
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Old 02-26-2009, 12:01 PM
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just looked at the pics again, you mean the one that goes towards the front bumper?
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Old 02-26-2009, 12:02 PM
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Well it is ugly but if it helps then it helps How come other Pettit owners do not need this?
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just looked at the pics again, you mean the one that goes towards the front bumper?
Yes the gray foam hose.
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people without the Pettit kit do it as well with other form of insulation.
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its not a foam hose. i don't know why he insulated the line that goes to the front.

here's a pic with someone using thermotec on the AC line.

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Thanks for the pic. I was only talking about the hose going to the front though.
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That's the Pettit water/air intercooler line, nothing to do with the a/c.

Phil's are red, Bastages black and foam covered.......

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i'm not too familiar with the Pettit kit components but i think its a coolant line so maybe he just wanted some extra insulation for it.

maybe he can chime in so i can quit talking out my ***.
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Old 02-26-2009, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nuke0907
i'm not too familiar with the Pettit kit components but i think its a coolant line so maybe he just wanted some extra insulation for it.

maybe he can chime in so i can quit talking out my ***.
My air conditioning line is presently only foam due to not having the time to recover it after the engine rebuild.
Not sure why Bastage has the foam on the innercooler line. I'm sure he will tell us.
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It's just extra insulation since it passes relatively close to the alternator. Also, Juan and I have the return line rerouted around the engine bay so that it doesn't just sit on top of the alternator.
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Not too bad.
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you think about routing the tubing different Kane?
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Yeah once I know it is working right; then I'll run it under everything or switch to a black hose. I just like the clear one so I can see if it starts to have issues.
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you guys have any ideas where i can find some small tanks for my windshield washer fluid and 2 stroke oil for my OMP? i want 2 small tanks exactly the same that i can mount side by side where the OEM bottle is located.
Meziere. (From Summit.)

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looks good Jeff. i have that same catch can too. what are you using the 3 different bottles for?
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what are you using the 3 different bottles for?
Windscreen washer, OMP oil and coolant reservoir. (L => R)
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interesting.
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Jeff, which tanks are those? i cant find them on Summit.
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would these work? i could use the 2 ports on the front for a level gauge and drill holes on the bottom to mount the barb fitting for the 2 stroke tank and the washer pump. how exactly does the washer pump mount?

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You mean one of these?



That is so 2002!
That's the infamous TPS sensor!!! I've gone at least 5 of them back in my Mx-6 days trying to figure out what worked best on my other 96 mx-6 Klze
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That's the infamous TPS sensor!!! I've gone at least 5 of them back in my Mx-6 days trying to figure out what worked best on my other 96 mx-6 Klze
Yes!
I have about 1/2 dozen of them here in a box, along with most of the other sensors for the KL/K8.
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