Can I use PVC in a coolant hose?

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

Timbo wrote:
> I did this - thinking it was pretty frikin slick...
>
> http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/EFI/pics/wiring1/CLT.jpg 
>
>
> But - somebody said that the PVC won't stand up to the heat. Should I
> have used copper? Or should I just give up and tap the coolant outlet
> (which I don't want to do)
>
> --Timbo
Tapping a coolant outlet is the cleanest thing to do, and it could more 
easily be installed in the correct spot, right in front of the head.  
You might check in with a machine shop if you are worried about botching 
an outlet, I am sure they can help you.  It should not be that expensive...

David