Wouldn't that support the theory that the return hose should be larger? The return hose is 5/8 and the supply is 11/16.
On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 7:27 PM, Fmiser <fmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Brian Toscano wrote: > > > I tried using a length of Gates heater hose, but because of > > the bends, the hose either kinks or narrows by the heater > > core. I could plumb in a 45 degree fitting, I but found the > > dealer part numbers for these hoses. I will just pay for the > > dealer hoses and eliminate the extra fitting. I also noticed > > that the return line is 5/8" but the supply line is 11/16". > > I'm not sure why they made the return line 1/16" bigger. > > After the resistance of flowing through the heater core, a lower > resistance hose allows it to flow at the same rate as the higher > pressure inlet hose. > > -- Philip > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
