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• Re: heater hose
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 22:49:00 +0000
  Rico, I had to replace the exact same hose- it was hell. The part # is located on some obscure part of the hose, which...
• Slow filling Westy reservior - a possible cause
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:21:04 -0300
  As I was re-installing the fresh (drinking) water reservoir in my westy, I noticed the that clear plastic hose, that vents the top...
• Re: 7.5 mm fuel injection hose OK?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:00:34 -0500
  Allan, I used the 7.5 FI hose and it is great. I do use oetiker clamps for the connections - super safe connectors that...
• Re: Power Steering Whine from New Hose
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:14:18 -0800
  ...After figuring that out, the shop cut the restrictor out of the old= vw hose and put it in the new hose, which fixed...
• Re: WATER HOSES
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:21:11 -0700
  There are coolant hose drawings posted both at Van-Again http://www.vanagain.com/ .... and Bus Depot www.busdepot.com web sites... both include...
• ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:33:05 -0400
  I bought a bunch of fuel injection hose from one of "our" online vendors. The FI hose becomes soft, swells, separates and starts leaking...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:46:01 -0800
  On Feb 9, 2008 8:03 AM, Jeff Clayman <jclayman@massmed.org> wrote: > What have people done for heater hose replacement in 87 vanagon...
• Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:23:09 -0400
  I sometimes attache a vinyl hose to the end of my shop-vac hose with duct tape to get suction into tight spots. This...
• Re: Two fuel line replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 4 Aug 2012 06:53:54 -0700
  Hi Max, I recently went through the same excercise and bought my hose from Van Cafe based on a recommendation from a list member...
• Re: slightly incorrect coolant hose, will it be ok?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 21:41:27 -0700
  ...slightly incorrect coolant hose, will it be ok? > I just ordered a pair of coolant hoses that directly feed my nice new > radiator in...
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:03:05 -0700
  ...Meanwhile, I'm thinking I should also get some extra connectors, clamps and a few feet of hose as backup. What size are those...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:50:28 -0700
  That's the plastic tree just forward of the engine compartment on the passenger side where several of the hosed converge. I thought that...
• Re: 91 Vanagon w/ large gas leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 29 May 97 08:15:44 CDT
  yeah, it's a common problem with the little vent hoses on top of the tank .. the german rubber hoses don't last very...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:50:28 -0400
  There are specific tools for hose removal, like the hooked-end-with-a-curl from Harbor Freight and others. Found this very useful when...
• Re: Warning about A/C Hoses wearing out
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:25:01 EDT
  ...But (this is important) take a piece of coolant hose whose I.D. is about the same as the new A/C hose's...
• Re: 5/8" heater hose questions (searched archive)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:25:18 -0800
  ...The molded hoses are best since kinks will likely occur in straight hose contorted like it will need to be. Mark neil wrote: > Hi...
• Re: Coolant Hose Size for Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 17:34:16 -0600
  Is there any reason not to just use a combination of two hose sized joined by a 1" to 5/8" plumbing department reducer...
• heater hose suitable as fuel vent hose?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:24:05 -0400
  ...Only thing I can find locally in the right diameter is heater hose. It's rubber hose, looks like fuel line, and this is...
• Re: AC high pressure hose leaks-87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 May 2004 18:06:51 -0400
  Remove the hose and bring to a hose shop to fabricate a new one. Use the newer material for the R-134A. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 18:39:22 EDT
  I have an 84GL and am looking for an acceptable way to replace the engine to radiator hoses which line the engine compartment. About...
• Re: Another question Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:35:44 -0800
  ...This hose is done by undoing both clamps and pushing the hose back onto the plastic pipe a few inches so that you can...
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 19:30:41 -0700
  One reason not to remove rear heater hoses is to plumb in a hot water tank under the seat for showers, like I just...
• Re: 1987 Westy Return Fuel Line hose
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:12:21 +0100
  I am planning to replace all 19887 Westy fuel system hoses. Can anyone inform me about exact inside diameters of return line hoses. Help...
• Vanagon hoses $
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 08:43:02 -0700
  Does anyone know if there a a "hose kit" available for a 1991 Vanagon. Individual hoses are mighty expensive so I'm looking for...
• Re: cooling hose part number
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:22:42 -0600
  ...The BD sells this hose for $35.00 The hose he's looking for is 025 121 062F,from the trans cooler to the...
• Heater Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:55:22 -0800
  Greetings All Herbie has developed a leak in the heater hoses (at the Tee to the rear heater) Has anyone tried replacing them with...
• Re: Brake Bleeding Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:15:17 -0700
  if you are going to attach a hose to a caliper bleeder valve.. of course it needs to be that size, not garden hose...
• Coolant pipes diagram for 1.9 (rusty gas tank/ farphrumuven II)
  Historical mailing list - Ray Nemo
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 23:18:50 EST
  ...The other hose seems to be the feed. This hose is almost straight. Is this right? My concern is 19.14. The hose which...
• Re: Coolant Hoses (was Coolant - What color?)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 02:38:48 EST
  ...worth of hoses in your engine compartment, did you? And I didn't even replace the radiator hoses up front or the hoses to...
• Syncro Coolant Hose Chart Page Up!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 18:14:57 EST
  Finally got around to finish my syncro coolant hose chart page. Here is the url: http://www.vanagain.com/2.1lschc.htm. This page...
• radiator hose
  Historical mailing list - Sean Fisher-Rohde
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 17:22:37 -0500
  ...My mechanic suggests that I fit it with 1 1/4 inch radiator hose. My concern is that the hose will be broken up...
• Re: Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:29:22 -0600
  ...It appears to be straight forward 1" water hose but the VW web > site seem to sell this hose for $30 plus. Is this...
• Re: Which coolant hoses to replace on an 85 1.9 L motor?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:27:20 -0600
  ...The coolant > >hose is original. It was never replaced despite the thermostat has > >been replaced twice and the hose was disconnected and reconnected > >many...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 11:18:25 -0700
  ...That is what really causes hoses to crack and fail on > the inside. > > Whenever a fluid flows through a tube or hose static charges...
• Coolant hoses for 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 20:58:35 -0500
  Vanamaniacs, A while back (1-2-96) I posted this information about coolant hoses for my 87 Syncro. I'm not certain how much...
• Re: Removing the rear heater
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 21:56:30 -0400
  ...Connect the hoses to a tubing > nipple secured by hose clamps. Remove the hose pinch clamps. In other words, > shunt the rear heater circuit...
• fuel expansion tank hose
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:08:47 +0000
  ...Anyone know the specs on that expansion tank hose? Seems quite hard and plastic like. Not the same as the other fuel line hoses...
• Re: Need hoses, dont know what they are called, help needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:21:07 -0400
  At 07:39 PM 6/24/2011, David M wrote: >Mechanic who worked on my van noticed two deteriorated hoses in >engine compartment going...
• Re: Alert on 1.9l Coolant hoses becoming NLA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:35:00 -0700
  ...The hoses are 025121102A and 025121062C. If you click on my diagram page here you can see what two hoses I am talking about...
• Re: Fuel hose protector
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:24:29 -0700
  Van Café has it, but they say it only fits over 7mm hose, not the larger hose they now sell: http://www.van-cafe...
• Re: Spring Clamps,Harry Houdini, and The love of changing hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 21:50:59 -0700
  I blew a hose a couple weeks ago next to a Circle K. O boy, I said to myself, At least they'll have...
• Re: Next project: Thoughts on SS vs. Rubber Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 11:23:22 -0400
  ...Salt wouldn't affect "rubber" flex hoses. I would not recommend the stainless braid covered flex hoses. The good ones (which aren't what...
• CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:32:49 -0700
  ...With vacuum hose (2) connected spec: approx 2.0 bar, measured: 2.2 bar PASS With vacuum hose (2) DISconnected spec: approx 2.5...
• Diesel van breather hose
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 14:56:02 EST
  Have any diesel van owners found a reasonable substitute for the breather hose from the valve cover to the intake manifold? I think this...
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:26:14 -0500
  ...best way to remove original hose clamps? > > > I don't think the poster is talking about 'springy' type coolant hose > clamps, > But the smaller...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:52:15 +0000
  ...Is the system properly bleed after the hose replacements? Very likely you have combustion gasses getting into the coolant system. Either loose or cracked...
• Re: Leaky Rear Heater - anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 14:02:37 -0500
  James, Clamp the hoses, relace the valve. Then clamp the hoses at the T's and replace the feeder hoses to the rear heater...
• Re: water tank draining and snanitizing
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:36:27 -0400
  On this thread, I had my Westy cabinets out the other day and the water hose (to the sink) was BLACK on the inside...
• Re: Fuel hoses replacement section (including the fuel injector small hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:00:37 -0600
  ...Look at the coolant hoses in the picture on the L/H side. The fuel hose replacement procedure is the same for either a...
• Need Coolant Hose in Denver today
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 14:23:22 -0700
  ...Any idea where he might get a new or used hose on a Saturday. This isn't one of the larger, more common hoses...
• Fuel Line Recall - PW13
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 16:11:08 -0500
  ...Fuel Hose Insul Kit PW13 Fuel Line Recall 925 WVW 1 N-020-300-1 Hose 2 N-102-582-01 Clip 1 025...
• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 13:08:03 EDT
  ...NAPA fuel line hoses are PURE CRAP.. i went thru 2 NAPA brand hoses in one year.. they crack from the outside in.. go...
• Hose orientation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:43:19 -0700
  ...repost - basic a/c hose connection question. I posted this question yesterday. I apologize for the repost of this but = I am squeezed for...
• Re: Need Coolant Hose in Denver today
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 23:40:34 EST
  ...Make sure you have what you need to replace with you and don't hesitate to buy two feet of molded hose in order...
• Re: Breather hose
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:59:38 -0600
  Oil resistant hose is best, but I have a piece of coolant hose serving the perpouse for the moment. ?This is not a "critical...
• Re: Power Steering hose with new hydraulic hose
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 10:25:51 -0700
  i've purchased the pressure and return hoses from Frank Condelli. how long would you say it took you to complete the project??? do...
• Vanagon coolant hoses!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 12:37:13 -0500
  Hi Vanagonauts, While replacing the engine in my 87 Syncro, I thought it would be a good idea to replace the hoses in the...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:01:48 -0400
  There are a number of different types of hose clamp pliers for these. You can even get ones with a cable to extend the...
• Re: Check your fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 4 May 2007 09:13:57 -0700
  ...I have had to replace several pieces of hose due to chafing > between hose and other parts, and I have replaced rotten hose that...
• Re: Read carefully (fuel hose)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:25:41 -0400
  ...This is low pressure hose that is only suitable for vent hose and carburation. Don't use it! I just worked on an 87...