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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Stainless braided hose ?

I hooked up my braided hose today after it being open and empty for about 5 years. It leaked thru the hose, not at the ends even while NOT under pressure. It looked like it was full of pinholes, it ran all over.

I was wondering if anyone had an explanation, comments or a reason for that?
I did not see any leaks in the heater/radiator hoses that had been in the same condition.

So...what gives???
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Sounds like the rubber just dry rotted.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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fuel drys rubber faster than antifreeze from the inside , bob
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I had time to think after the initial frustration and realized that it had dry rotted. It was in use for about 5-6 years before it got parked, I just wish I had thought of it before I was trying to start it!!!!
 
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