So, are these the return hoses only?  You still use Stainless or plastic for the pipes from engine to radiator?

Eric 

> On Mar 14, 2020, at 6:02 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have Van Cafe silicone coolant hose set installed when rebuilding the
> engine... recommended by my mechanic. I don't think it's specific for
> Stainless Steel pipe. According to my mechanic (not me) silicone hoses are
> less prone to dried out, or become brittle with age and heat, las longer...
> I was sold to it but didn't use long enough (only 5K miles since rebuild)
> to give a long term opinion.
> 
> dan