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Another heater hose thread... (2017) URO Heater Hoses made in Thailand?

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Another heater hose thread... (2017) URO Heater Hoses made in Thailand?

Post by theWIFES_S70 »

I know, I know... I'm ordering the OE Volvo hoses. (And hopefully will get some stickers in my package, too 8) !!)

But has anyone else noticed that eEuroparts is only carrying silicone and URO heater hoses... :shock:

https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/7665/H ... t-3528275/
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https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/7664/H ... t-3528273/
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Country of manufacture is listed as Thailand.
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Post by abscate »

They have their place I guess. If they are 1/6 the price of OEM, I would consider buying two sets and keeping one in car.

Maybe.

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DO NOT USE "URO" ANYTHING!
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Post by cn90 »

I rebuilt mine using Gates heater hose, it costs about $10 with generic Gates hose.
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If it carries fluid or vacuum don't use URO.
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Post by theWIFES_S70 »

hahaha, nothing riles up the MVS family like talk of URO! I know, I'm biting the bullet and going OE. This is my wife's car after all.

I was wondering though, were the old URO hoses made in China or have they always been made in Thailand?? I've read that rubber from Turkey or Thailand is usually good (or better) quality than what you get from China. Was just curious. eEuroparts only having those two options is strange to me...
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Post by War Iron »

Where are the OEM hoses made? Be curious to hear once you receive them. These days quite a few OEM parts are made in China, maybe eEuro figures Thailand is an upgrade.
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I'd gladly take Thailand over China or Mexico.
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I am not sure you guys don't use generic Gates hose, simple, easy:
viewtopic.php?t=69238
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Post by theWIFES_S70 »

cn90 wrote: ↑05 May 2017, 17:53 I am not sure you guys don't use generic Gates hose, simple, easy:
viewtopic.php?t=69238
cn90, do you have to use those springs to put bends in the heater hose lines?

I've been driving around with a roll of Gates 5/8 hose in my trunk just in case. Guess I'm just nervous...
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