RWD Clutch Hose - HEL braided SS

carnut222

Hi all. I tried ordering the "740 Turbo RHD clutch hose" from HEL...it's wrong FWIW. Pics below. I've contacted them to see if they can make it correct, or if they want me to send them a sample. I'll update this thread with new info as it becomes available. The hose they provided has the same compression fitting on both ends, and it's about 1/3 the length of the standard hose.

adrianw

Bloody hell thats a bit different to the stock one, $65 on the web ?

carnut222

adrianw
Bloody hell thats a bit different to the stock one, $65 on the web ?

242GT
Could ENZED or Pirtek make one up

dmc
eadily made at a brake shop, which is where my last one came from.
ss would look much better though.

Yeah, I know a standard rubber one is a bit cheaper (not much) or could be custom made (probably more expensive based on what @jamesinc found), but if we can find a reliable source of an upgraded SS one at a cheap price, then why not? That's why I'm the guinea pig here. :)

242GT

Could ENZED or Pirtek make one up

dmc

eadily made at a brake shop, which is where my last one came from.

ss would look much better though.

carnut222

PS: I should be letting @AshDVS do this as he's the guru with HEL and may have an inside connection there?

carnut222

FYI spoke to Roger at HEL in QLD this AM. I'm going to send him the original clutch hose and he'll make the new one correct to match. I've also asked him whether he can assign a part number so in future it can be ordered correctly. Will advise outcome.

adrianw

Stainless steel would look a whole lot betterer i think as well, at least it wont go hard with age.

Thanx Greg

Ex850R

adrianw
Stainless steel would look a whole lot betterer i think as well, at least it wont go hard with age.
Thanx Greg

Its usually rubber inside with s/s mesh outer so yes , they do go hard but less exposed to elements.\

carnut222

OK, latest from HEL in QLD...I sent my original 740T clutch hose and he said they can't make it unfortunately so no easy off-the-shelf SS braided hose as I had hoped. Will explore other options or just order a rubber one online when I next order some bits.

carnut222

HEL returned my old clutch hose. Should be getting refund. I decided to bite the bullet and order a genuine one from Volvo dealer in USA...my dad will bring it over in November if all goes to plan. I was too lazy to look into getting it made in Ballarat, but may still do one day so I can have other options.