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Hi all, I'm doing my 5 yearly Rotax rubber replacement and could anyone please tell me where can I get a replacement hose to this black ribbed style coolant hose? (pictures attached) it has an internal diameter of 1 inch and wall is 4mm wide. It looks like straight heater hose but it needs to handle 130' Celcius (unlike car radiator hoses which are only good for 80-90'C). I am thinking that silicone type hoses are the way to go due their high temperature tolerance and excellent ageing characteristics. Unfortunately I am unable to get this hose from Bert Floods as it is a non-Rotax part. The aircraft OEM can supply it to me from europe in 5 weeks which is not ideal either. I'd love to hear what someone out there may be using as an equivilent? Thanks in advance, Andrew

Just had my 912 exhaust system ceramic coated yesterday in Turbo-Black colour at Competition Coatings in Acherfield BNE $300 - very happy with the job (pictures attached). Thanks fellas for your advice and opinions :) cheers, Andrew

Thanks Skippydiesel for the information & much appreciated! I will be at my machine tomorrow and will take some pics of my cooling system hoses for you. Cheers

Thanks Onetrack for the information & much appreciated!

Big thank you Onetrack - this is awesome! would you also happen to know where I can get this ribbed style radiator hose? (same 25mm Internal Diameter) Thanks, Andrew

Can anyone suggest where can I get this hose from? it has an internal diameter of 25mm and joins the oil cooler to radiator on a Rotax 912ULS engine. This is a non-Rotax part. I've tried the OEM and Samco Sport but there is a 5 week wait for freight from UK. Thanks in advance!

Hi All, Can someone please tell me where can I buy this exhuast spring? it is fitted to a Rotax 912ULS engine - It is not a Rotax original part however came with the new engine. They are starting to look a little sad and wanted to replace. I refuse to use the Rotax springs as they frequently snap. Thanks in advance, Andrew

Thanks for the reply and pictures - looking great. Yes the idea to get mine done is purely for looks and surface protection - mine is looking a little sad.

Hi Skippydiesel, Yes ceramic coating is a great way of maintaining good surface protection for your exhaust, it may even help to remove heat better and generally looks great. tailwinds, Andrew

G'day Downunder, Thanks very much for your reply and advice given. Yes I like the turbo black colour - i'll definitely ask for the highest heat rating. Out of curiosity, what did it cost you to get the muffler and 4 manifold pipes ceramic coated? Cheers, Andrew

G'day All, I'd love to hear from someone who has a Rotax 912/914 engine and has since got their muffler and exhaust components ceramic coated. Are you happy with appearance and is it withstanding the test of time? appreciate any pictures also you may have to share. I have previously done this on other engine exhausts with excellent results as it offers good surface protection from scratches, dirt and lasts longer than the basic paint manufacturers use on exhausts - mine is starting to look a little sad. Any experiences/opinions and referals would be appreciated.

Thanks Onetrack :)

Hi Folks, As Bert Floods are no longer selling NGK B8ES Spark Plugs, can someone please tell me where to buy them from? NOTE they need to have un-screwable tips, the ones at car shops only sell solid posts which are too big to connect to high tension lead cap. Thanks.

thanks i'll try to find it :)

thanks for that :)

Hi Folks, Does anyone know of/recommend a good fastener shop in Western Sydney (Hawkesbury area)? Many thanks Andrew

Hi fellow Aviators, I need to replace my battery. I cannot get this battery here in Australia. Can anyone suggest an effective equivalent make and model to the one pictured? It is fitted to a Magni M16 Gyrocopter, with Rotax 912ULS 100hp - so it would need to be a sealed unit and able to withstand high frequency airframe vibration in flight i.e marine grade. Been to some battery shops in town and they're not helpful. Any info would be appreciated. Cheers Andrew

Hi, the following airfields in WA/SA have Mogas: Busselton (through aero club) White Gum Farm Balladonia Caiguna Border Village Nullarbor Roadhouse & Airstrip Great idea with this, where will you have this info placed?

thanks for your post Valex & your info is much appreciated. Cheers, Andrew

Valex, Can you tell me which model of Fecet fuel pump you have fitted in your 912ULS? If output pressure is too high it will override float valve in carb. Rotax say 4.4psi max.

Thanks Valex for your post, having an Aux electric fuel pump is priceless. Did you mount yours before or after mech pump plumbing? Cheers anks

thanks Ozbear :)

Thanks Ozbear for your post, The idea is to have a backup (electric pump) TO USE ONLY in the event that the mechanical one fails (although unlikely). It would help my psychological welfare when flying over remote areas in WA/tiger country etc... Is there a specific GA electric pump which you are suggesting? pressure range i'm looking at is 2-4 PSI. Cheers

thanks! the one pictured in that link seems to have different fittings? My fuel hose is 8mm (5/16").

Thanks mate, i've had a look at those Facet pumps on Aircraft Spruce website. not sure which one to buy for Rotax 912ULS - i'm thinking 40105 (the same P/N as FEDTRO) ?