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Source for aluminum/silicon H20 lines for Desmoqauttro Engine

Started by gage, December 02, 2008, 02:14:58 PM

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gage

Can someone post a link to a set of aluminum water lines that will fit an S4.

Do the Desmoqauttro and Testeretta engine share the same cooling circuit?

Thanks!

Gage

ghostface

Aluminum cooling lines? never heard of it and no the testastretta don't run the same, nor does the S4R motor share the same routing as the S4. I picked up a SAMCO set for my S4 from the UK for less than $190 shipped.

Capo

Quote from: gage on December 02, 2008, 02:14:58 PM
Can someone post a link to a set of aluminum water lines that will fit an S4.

Do the Desmoqauttro and Testeretta engine share the same cooling circuit?

Thanks!

Gage

Like this ?



Capo de tuti capi

gage

Yes, like the picture.

Did you use the aluminum feed from the S4RS kit in combination with another hose kit?

ghostface

Quote from: gage on December 02, 2008, 04:52:55 PM
Yes, like the picture.

Did you use the aluminum feed from the S4RS kit in combination with another hose kit?
That is an S4R. Look at the oil cooler and the radial caliper. From the look thought it looks like a simple swap since the aluminum bend is similar the the OEM hose. I guess you can score a aluminum line from an S4R an ordered a Silicon hose kit for the S4R. I know someone who powdercoated the aluminum satin black. Came out nice.

Capo

The aluminium tube is a Ducati part and was fitted as standard to the S4 Foggy, you can order it from your local dealer. The pipe and hoses as shown in the pic are available as a kit from Ducati.
The Samco silicon hose kit for an S4R will come with a preformed hose, I guess you could cut pieces off the ends to use as joiners for the aluminium tube.


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gage

Quote from: Capo on December 03, 2008, 01:54:47 AM
The aluminium tube is a Ducati part and was fitted as standard to the S4 Foggy, you can order it from your local dealer. The pipe and hoses as shown in the pic are available as a kit from Ducati.
The Samco silicon hose kit for an S4R will come with a preformed hose, I guess you could cut pieces off the ends to use as joiners for the aluminium tube.

Awesome Thanks!

Both the S4 and S4R share the same coolant circuit on pre-Testeretta engines. The Testeretta motors are extremely similar from what I have seen after looking at some pictures. I think that the thermostat on Testeretta motors is different.

Thanks Again,

ghostface

Quote from: Capo on December 03, 2008, 01:54:47 AM
The aluminium tube is a Ducati part and was fitted as standard to the S4 Foggy, you can order it from your local dealer. The pipe and hoses as shown in the pic are available as a kit from Ducati.
Learning lesson for me. I didn't even know the foggy had an aluminum tube. Good info.  [beer]