Silicone vacuum caps
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Silicone vacuum caps
I have been looking for silicone vacuum caps and have been unable to find any. The standard rubber caps aren't standing up well to the heat especially on the wastegate and turbo actuators. Does anyone know a manufacturer that makes them? I contacted hosetechniques and they said they are in the process of making some and they will be available in roughly a month. Anyone have a solution?
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Mike i actually use the Spectre caps from Autozone and they hold up very well.
http://www.streetsideauto.com/produc...GoogleShopping
Or you can order these
http://www.034motorsport.com/hardwar...aps-p-359.html
http://www.streetsideauto.com/produc...GoogleShopping
Or you can order these
http://www.034motorsport.com/hardwar...aps-p-359.html
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http://www.mcmaster.com/#cap-plugs/=9h2dqa
I know I'm being picky, but has anyone found them in black?
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I think the Spectre caps are vinyl. I have had the WQ and pre-spooler caped with the spectre caps for 2 years now I've taken them off a few times and checked for cracks and leaks but they have held up. When i first put them on i figured it would be short term solution but they seem to hold up pretty well.
Also McMasters carries Silicon caps
http://www.mcmaster.com/#silicone-caps/=9h2l44
Bla i was typing when you posted.
Also McMasters carries Silicon caps
http://www.mcmaster.com/#silicone-caps/=9h2l44
Bla i was typing when you posted.
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I also found these while on McMaster. A barbed plug that would be cleaner then sticking a bolt in a silicone hose. They are good up to 200° F
http://www.mcmaster.com/#orders/=9h4bc5
http://www.mcmaster.com/#orders/=9h4bc5
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I found this source to be really excellent:
StockCap - http://www.stockcap.com/styles/caps/index.asp
EPDM caps work great for this application.
StockCap - http://www.stockcap.com/styles/caps/index.asp
EPDM caps work great for this application.
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#10
hosetechniques sells em too. Not sure I'd trust anything from Harbor Freight in the engine bay. Not to ding on them, the stuff they sell is ok within limitations but its not quality that they are known for.
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I've used McMaster-Carr's EPDM caps for YEARS, have extensively tested them, they work great. Hold up just fine to the heat, fit well, keep a good seal.
I'm glad Hose Techniques is looking to make silicone ones, that is way overdue. But, the EPDM ones work perfectly and are dirt cheap for a big bag of them. The smaller sized ones are a bit long, but I just trim them down, no prob there.
Dale
I'm glad Hose Techniques is looking to make silicone ones, that is way overdue. But, the EPDM ones work perfectly and are dirt cheap for a big bag of them. The smaller sized ones are a bit long, but I just trim them down, no prob there.
Dale
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Dale,
I was looking at the McMaster-carr site and saw they had 2 types of caps. In your post you mentioned the EPDM caps, but I saw they have a higher temp version available. Woudn't the high-temp ones be a better option?
Thank you
ref: http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-end-caps/=b039ic
I was looking at the McMaster-carr site and saw they had 2 types of caps. In your post you mentioned the EPDM caps, but I saw they have a higher temp version available. Woudn't the high-temp ones be a better option?
Turn to these EPDM caps for excellent protective covers when plating, masking, and finishing. Durometer hardness is 40A-70A. Maximum temperature is 475° F for 10 minutes. Color is black.
High Temperature—Made of silicone to withstand temperatures up to 600° F for 10 minutes. Durometer hardness is 50A-60A. Color is red.
ref: http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-end-caps/=b039ic
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There's no need for the silicone caps, as I stated I have tested the EPDM caps for a LONG time and they work perfectly. Fit great, look good, work perfectly. And cheap. You're done there.
Dale
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i got my silicone caps from a seller on ebay and they came from china. they are thick walled and very nice. they have been on my for a while now and still look brand new. i think i paid 16$ for 10 caps in all 3 sizes. 3,6,and10mm i think or whatever the vacuum line size is..
my caps are blue. neon blue.
my caps are blue. neon blue.
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I found the invoice. It was 18 $ shipped for 30 caps in 4, 6, 10mm. 10 of each. Zenaracing in the seller. Info@zenaracing.com is their email.
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