[Richard]

Mark,

My AH manifold has a brace that someone added on. It's on the free end of the manifold and extends to the floor of the tray. I am guessing it is for the same reason.

Good idea on the flex hose.

[bikestuff]

My AH had that brace too, and it was so loose it did not do any good. While refitting it, I ran a drill bit into my thumb nail (actually through my thumbnail). Lets just say an attempt was made.

I guess the point is that the brace was probably factory but was done in such a way that it can come loose.

When I got through with mine....it will never loosen on its own. Also, for those interested, my thumbnail is much, much better.

bill

[Yachts]

So far after 1000 miles no more leaks from the aquahot manifold. I too had the brace but I still think with all the vibration the hose is much better.. and bill I was worried about your thumb?