How stupid would it be to have a window in my timing cover? or a window or completely clear valve cover? Is there such a thing as clear coolant, fuel and oil hoses/lines? If not, where do I get braided nice ones?

Thanks

- Rasmus

Oh, also, is it a stupid idea to use a remote filter relocation kit from Moroso? I have serious clearance issues as it is, so anything I can do to make my life easier is a big plus, moroso also for another 10 bucks carry a dual filter kit, hey, a lil more filtration a lil more oil capacity = good, right?

- Rasmus

I've used remote filter kits with good results. Stay away from Trans-Dapt (TD Performance) though.

Duely Noted, how about my see-thru valve cover/timing cover now?

I don't expect that clear lines would be able to safely handle the pressures and temperatures present in the engine compartment. I'd stick with certified components there from a safety and reliability point of view.

RT

The biggest problem with any acrylic product is it will be effected by heat & chemicals. I don't think you will find anything resonable to make it out of. I had a clear cover on my B230FT adjustable timing gear, which worked well but it was always dry & cool.

I dont see why the coloured lines they use for coolant should be any stronger than clear?

Timing cover, 10-4

I'm gonna look into what exists of acrylics that aren't temperature affected (per se), and perhaps some sort of teflon coating on the inside, so oil doesn't stick/stain inside?

- Rasmus

All Acrylic is thermal, that is the way it is made. none are heat resistant. Coating will not work. Sorry. Good idea but I don't think you will find anything that can be worked with "houshold tools" that will be reliable for any length of time

By coloured do you mean opaque or translucent? All the hose products that meet automotive specifications are opaque (that I know of).

Flexible fuel lines, coolant lines and oil lines are composite products using different compounds for the inside and the outside and contain reinforcement layers in between. The inside layer matches the fluid characteristics and the outside layer matches engine compartment contaminants.

I don't know of any product that is clear/translucent that can withstand both environments for any length of time that can be obtained for a reasonable sum of money. The first thing I would check with any clear fluid line sold as an automotive product are the product certifications (look for an SAE, DIN or ISO reference marking on the hose/line).

RT

Thanks for the lil writeup! I'll go on a hunt when I get back to Calgary!

- Rasmus