VR6 Gar 10 Posted April 18, 2014 Blew my heater hose earlier so need a replacement. Do people think it would be best to replace with another Samco or go original? This is the one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted April 19, 2014 I thought Samos were an upgrade over the standard ones. Has it blown due to age of the hose, or has it been rubbing somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Gar 10 Posted April 19, 2014 Suposedly they are, but I have heard of a few cases of them going after a few years whereas original ones can be ok for a lot longer. This one looks to have gone due to heat despite being covered with heat sheath. It has gone very brittle and part of the thin tube broke off when removing the jubilee clip. Makes me think original may be best, but at 44.05 they aren't cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Gar 10 Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Found this which is half the price of one from vw. http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Water-Hose-Throttle-housing-to-Cylinder-head-VR6-engines-1H0121157H_act_shop.product_pID_167384506.htm Out of stock but prepared to wait to save myself £20 edit. ECP have this in stock at £28 delivered. Edited April 19, 2014 by VR6 Gar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
