Will flexible copper tubing work as a water line?

[steve-o_95_GST]

I have my 6 bolt ready to go but I need to get the water line from the oil cooler to the t-stat housing but I dont have the factory 6 bolt line and my 7 bolt one doesnt fit. Would the copper tubing take the heat of the engine bay and hold good? I know people use it for the oil pressure gauges so would this be a good idea or not?

-Steve

 

[VelocitàPaola]

It would work. Being subjected to water/coolant, the line would experience far less pressure and temperature than it would with oil. It seems a little difficult to work with, however. Have you thought about just using SS braided line?

 

[steve-o_95_GST]

I plan on going braided stainless but I dont have the resources near by so I have to work with what I have in my stupid little hick town. This will serve as a temp piece until I can order a few feet to ss line and make one but I havent driven my car in 4 months and Im geteting a bit antsy. Thanks for the help

-Steve

 

[madmike]

Hey drive up to my shop, I will be there all week and this weekend and I have an extra set of lines right now, infact I have a 94 DSM AWD drivetrain complete with a bad rod in it sitting on the floor, just installed a built cyclone engine in the 94, and did a five speed swap too, yanked the 4g63 and auto AWD drive train out.

My shop is at
Kingsland Customs
512 Brook street
Portage, WI 53901

CELL 608-617-2401
SHOP 608-742-0930

I am home doing my taxes right now but should be up there by noon today and the rest of the week through sunday