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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Can't post. Try this.

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I had same problem posting, send me a private and I'll help if I can
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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The partno is MJA4560DB, and seems to be called "reservoir hose" in the catalogue I have. Assuming you mean the plastic pipe sits above the supercharger nose and goes to the expansion tank. From an older parts catalogue the price was about $14,55, could be a tad higher now ;-). You can probably get this at any dealer, but I am sure Andrew can sell you one too.

This is a nasty part, and could break if you are not careful enough to get it off. To minimize the chance of happing I have just put on a normal hose, works as a treat, is cheap,and no risk anymore of breaking.

Hope this helps.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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The connector is what broke, not the hose.

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Less than $20 from the local dealer.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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JTO,
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Handled, see private
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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New part in hand. Thanks JTO!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: ken@britishparts.com

Less than $20 from the local dealer.
$21.65 + tax.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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What should have been a 10 minute install turned out to be 2 hrs. The old plastic connector was disentigrating and broke off in the S/C nipple. STUPID PLASTIC PARTS!!!
 
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