rlarsen462
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- November 23, 2016
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- City, State
- Denver, Colorado
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2017 Explorer Sport
I found out JLT uses Thermoid Air Brake Hoses that meet SAE J1402A, which is OK for environmental oil/water resistance but it is not rated to carry PCV vapors, fuel, or oil. I contacted Thermoid, and they advised against using their air brake hose for PCV systems. They recommended SAE 30R6 or 30R7 (fuel/PCV hose) instead.
Gas residue was seeping out of the pores of the air brake hose, so I swapped them out for Gates PCV hose and it solved the problem but JLT insisted that the air brake hose was fine and that I was the only one that had issues.
Well that's not good. How difficult was it to swap the hoses? JLT is basically saying it's our problem then, so I shouldn't expect any cost relief or new hoses to be provided if I contact them?