Remember that the way a vehicle is assembled (sequence of assembly) informs engineers about where connectors vs. continuous tubing should be installed, and sometimes what materials to use.  Could be simply an economy of assembly, and not a functionality of design that dictates choices.  DMc

---- Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> And I'm sure you are right.  My response was general, for the type of
> product normally used by a manufacturer or in the general design of a
> hydraulic system.
> Just out of curiosity, how does the cost of high performance hose systems
> compare to replacing corroded steel lines in the case of the Vanagon?
>
> On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM, <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Disagree.
> > The hose and fittings I use are superior to the metal lines.
> > No flex and are rated for higher pressure than stock metal due to the
> > fittings I use.
> >
> > Check out -AN lines and fittings from earls aeroquip and other race
> > suppliers.
> >
> >

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David McNeely