waterzap

So the drain hoses on my Toronado was clogged up and one was broken. I know you can get them at Fusicks, but for around $80, I decided just to make my own. Went to a bicycle shop, and the guy had an old inner tube lying there that he just gave me. Really works great. Might get wider ones for next time, but for now, these work fine. I believe you can gete 2.50 width bicycle tires that would fit a bit nicer.

oldcutlass

I thought they were supposed to be a solid hose, I would think the tubes would kink?

waterzap

The solid hoses are on top. The parts that I replaced are just rubber. About the thickness of inner tubes

oldcutlass

Was the original tubing that thin? I know mine on my Cutlass are thick hoses.

waterzap

Maybe slightly thicker. But not a whole lot. Not $80 thicker. And the inner tube I have on there is a used one. New one would be better. The old ones were in bad shape. Clogged. Torn. If you just want to keep the water out of your trunk, this works great. Dumped some water in there yesterday to test. Might tear or clog faster than the original ones. But with the amount these cars get driven in the rain, that might be a long time. Im always working towards a budget with my cars. In this case I can get 90% of the effectiveness for 10% of the cost.

Lady72nRob71

An old tube is most likely better because they are often thicker. The last new tube i got was as thin as a condom.
Is this for the top drain or sunroof? Interesting setup.
an inner tube would also work for the AC condensate drain on the early 70's cutlass - same looking thing.

501Paratrooper

There are "thorn" tubes that are super thick try those.

waterzap

Thorn tubes? That might work.