Convertible Hydraulic hoses
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What's the deal with the convertible hydraulic hoses failing???? Are there certain years that are more susceptible??? I own a '72 Ford LTD convertible with all the original hydraulics and they work like new. You would think there would be a little more longevity than what was reported.
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What's the deal with the convertible hydraulic hoses failing???? Are there certain years that are more susceptible??? I own a '72 Ford LTD convertible with all the original hydraulics and they work like new. You would think there would be a little more longevity than what was reported.
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There are a number of factors. The black outer casing deteriorates visibly with heat and age. The upper windshield is exposed to more extreme heat than the rest of the car, especially in sunny climates. The crimp connections can also be weakened by excessive torquing during installation. Additionally the hose is not really up to the battering of 1600 PSI over the long haul in combination with the environmental factors.
There are at least two aftermarket sources with what are claimed to be better hoses: www.tophydraulics.com and Cauliflower which is a hydraulics shop (search the forum for the contact source).
See Gus' site, http://jagrepair.com/HydSystemEvaluationXK8XKR.htm for a wealth of information of this much studied topic.
There are at least two aftermarket sources with what are claimed to be better hoses: www.tophydraulics.com and Cauliflower which is a hydraulics shop (search the forum for the contact source).
See Gus' site, http://jagrepair.com/HydSystemEvaluationXK8XKR.htm for a wealth of information of this much studied topic.
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