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Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:20:57 -0700
...The hose is on the passenger side and is attaches >> at >> the bottom of the T-stack right next to >> a heater hose. It...
Re: fuel line shield?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:50:06 -0700
Dear Hoser (washingmachine discharge?? not that kind of hoser ) (for those who remember Bob and Doug MacKenzie ) Washing machine and dishwasher discharge hose offers...
Spring Clamps,Harry Houdini, and The love of changing hoses.
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:48:34 -0500
Hey all, Today I took it upon myself to change the upper and lower water pump hoses, on Delilah, and as I was contorting...
Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 22 May 2009 15:20:30 -0400
...I have been putting together a kit of these hoses for folks. Usually it runs around $170. Let me know if you are interested...
Re: Coercing the radiator hose off
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:46:05 -0400
...Coercing the radiator hose off > You should try to find something flat that will allow you to push on the > "edge" of the hose...
Re: Stock "squeeze" hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 3 Jan 2011 13:10:30 -0800
...The ordinary spring hose clamp pliers are available at most all good FLAPS. AND, while we're on the subject of those spring hose...
Re: The proper gas line
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 16 Aug 97 12:13:37 CDT
...if you use carb hose, the hose will balloon up and explode!!! the rubber hose is what's leaking (at least it was on...
Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:29:32 +0000
Make sure you get the new barrier hose used for R-134. It will work with R-12 systems and is less prone to...
Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:48:27 -0400
Sam, I can't help you here, but whereas I recently replaced my longgggg coolant hoses (radiator to engine) and posted a sort of...
Re: heater hoses?
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 08:39:38 -0700
You can still get OE heater hoses for the '84 at the dealer- for a price. The stuff from the engine to the T...
Re: A/C hose
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:08:30 -0400
Are you near a mid-to-major city? Any decent AC shop should be able to make this hose for you. Even if you...
Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:43:20 -0400
...Hoses can be clamped without much stress by using small needle-nosed vise grips with pieces of hose on the jaws. Larry A. did...
Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:46:36 -0400
...Then secure the two hoses higher up so they won't continue to siphon. I *think* that if you did this you'd be...
Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:02:07 -0400
...Mike neil wrote: > Ah ok. > > So you can slip original ring back over new hose and that works ok? > > > On 4/5/07, Mike...
Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 11 May 2017 09:24:08 -0700
...I'm getting off my butt now to view the hose. Pretty certain it's not marine bellows type hose. (thick wall) I will...
Fuel pressure Guage
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:55:37 -0800
Hi Marc, An excellant fuel pressure guage can be made by looking in the yellow pages for companies that make up hydraulic hose or...
Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Fri, 22 May 2009 20:20:39 +0000
SNIP.... mostly the plastic hose connections, like the thermostat housing and the distubution pipe behind the engine on the later vannies..... SNIP SNIP Luckily...
Re: A/C hoses
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 14:25:10 -0400
John - I'm in the situation of having to replace all the hoses on my '85 GL. VW quoted me $275 just for the...
Coolant time sensitivehelp
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:34:34 -0500
Hi folks, A friend is helping change the rubber hoses from radiator to pipes. He moved too fast and now can’t remember which...
A/C Hose stripped
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 13:06:29 -0400
The upper hose that connects to my A/C compressor has stripped threads in it. Is there some way to just replace the connector...
BA6 & DA6 aux heaters
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:36:25 -0400
...When to replace hoses > I just replaced all my hoses on my '85 as part of a new Boston Engine > install. Surprisingly, the original...
Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 May 2011 15:11:44 -0700
sure , if they are just straight 5/8 heater hose.., like just generic heater hose, no big deal. I haven't had the need...
Re: Heater Hoses
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 15:20:29 -0800
The 5/8 inch hose tightens up to the rear seat heater outlets, just > fine.The 5/8 inch hose will have a problem...
Re: Coolant hose replacement
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:16:40 -0700
No, I took the original hose with me to match diameter and curvature and so on. That hose is spongy and rotten feeling, and...
Re: Heater core hose
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:37:07 -0800
...Heater core hose The two front heater hoses are very snaky and bendy so I would recommend using the OE hose instead of trying...
Re: fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Sep 1997 02:55:13 UT
Make sure you have the correct hose. The small pieces on the injectors can be replaced. Use clamps on the new hose Dennis -----Original...
Diesel Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Southard Family
Thu, 24 Aug 2000 23:41:38 -0400
Can anybody tell me what the part number is for the Diesel Fuel Hoses that connect each injector to return excess fuel back to...
Re: 1.9L coolant hose question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 07:42:37 -0400
The bad news is that this hose is no longer available at the dealer. The good news is that I can get it for...
Re: Leaking Rear Heater
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:14:55 -0800
Blocking off the hoses is much better than joining them. when you join them you short circuit the front heater a little. the 'real...
Happy Holidays to all, and to all a question about hoses
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:38:53 -0600
...Ideally, this hose would fit the outlet at the head, then change to standard 5/8" heater hose, and be about two feet long...
Re: Diesel Vanagon Coolant Hoses Available
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:38:06 -0800
Thanks Ken, Your prices on other items are pretty good but gosh, a total $456 to replace all of the hoses in the engine...
Re: A/C hose
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Mon, 19 May 2014 11:47:19 -0700
...I > could > > hear this swish/gurgle noise and traced it to the burnt section of hose. > > > > So where can I get a replacement hose...
Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:53:14 -0500
I've never found the fuel hose to be leaking. I have found numorous other fuel leaks. Hose clamps cigar tubes plastic fuel supply...
Re: Coolant Hoses
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Thu, 24 Aug 2000 18:19:58 EDT
Mark-- I have a tip on hoses which is I got mine recently from Ken at Van Again. Some the dealer was having trouble...
Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:54:05 -0600
How old is the hose? It might be time to replace it & if it is then tightening is just putting off the inevitable. Tom...
Re: Road trip
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:04:46 -0500
Robert, I don't know what size hose that is, but tha last time I changed out my fuel lines, the list vendor sent...
Re: A/C conversion to R134a??
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 08:44:30 -0700
...Jones" wrote: > > Anyone changed hoses in a conversion? Where did the > hoses come from? If you bring your old hoses into the one of...
Power Steering hose for sale
Historical mailing list - Green Westy
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:05:38 -0400
I have a new,never used high pressure power steering hose. Its the rubber hose with the correct fittings to replace the often rusted...
Re: Recommendations, anyone?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:07:55 -0500
...Replace all > > the coolant hoses, and all the fuel hoses. When you replace the fuel > > hoses, make sure you eliminate the connector at the...
Re: coolant temp sender connection and another broken coolant hose
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:33:35 -0700
...Paperwork did not include an invoice for hoses. Quite an expense, but I replaced every hose. Not every hose is available from ANY vendors...
Re: Napa does not make cooling hoses
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:33:21 -0500
I used to work for NAPA, and all hoses and belts are relabeled Gates, which is a high quality hose. Also if you ask...
Hose to oil cooler question
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 19:55:50 -0800
On an '88 2.1L Can anyone tell me if the two radiator hoses that go to the oil-cooler are the same? Thanks...
Re: hoses in general
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:35:57 -0400
...hoses in general That link to the Depot's page of coolant hoses and its package deal of all hoses made me wonder. I...
spring vs gear clamps on silicone hose Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
Historical mailing list - TC
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 10:06:19 -0700
...Neoprene with Armorcoat Temperature Range: -40�F 249.8�F > > > > > http://hydraulics2.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/hosesearch/hose_family_results.cfm? > > hosefamily=ARMORCOAT%20...
Re: Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 27 Jun 95 22:41:50 CDT
On Tue, 27 Jun 95 21:54:24 CDT Rich Smith said: >My '87 Vanagon has blown 5, yes 5 different coolant hoses since...
7mm Fuel Hose Land--DIN code mystery
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:52:41 -0500
While I had the transmission out of the vehicle I did a little research about changing hoses. I found out a lot about 7mm...
Re: New Coolant Hose Charts and Pricing
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:49:19 -0800
Ken, This is a great job! I don't see the hoses to the rear heater, and I wonder if you could substitute a...
Re: Coolant hose kits question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:26:04 EDT
...I have tons of these earlier hoses in stock as I figured that folks that have been running around with the same coolant hoses...
Re: Best German Fuel Hoses?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:59:34 +0000
...They are both equally good German hose. Actually the stock size is the best to use because you want the hoses to be tight...
Re: Hose Size ???
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Mar 1997 13:52:18 PST
...The hose I replaced had an 1" ID coming off the head and reduced to 5/16" ID. The hose sort of looks like...
coolant hose suppliers?
Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 11:06:06 -0600
Howdy listers, My 91 sprung a leak in one of the hoses and I'm wondering if there are any aftermarket suppliers for vanagon...
Re: Coolant Hoses
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 24 Aug 2000 17:02:05 -0700
> My question is that since I doubt that most of the Vanagons have had all > their hoses replaced ever, is there certain hoses that...
Re: P/Steering hose# ??
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 10:48:23 -0500
<snip> >I hope for the >exchange of only this hose. >http://www.max.hi-ho.ne.jp/yosh/images/hose.jpg </snip> Yosh, Looks...
Re: Vanagon airconditioning hoses
Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
Fri, 08 Aug 1997 11:25:18 -0400
...Hoses were kind of oily (slick). > Lo and behold, the electronic leak detector beeps along the entire length > of the hoses! Apparently the hoses...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:50:44 -0400
...ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!! > > I bought a bunch of fuel injection hose from one of "our" online vendors. > The FI hose becomes...
Re: 1.9 water pump replacement question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 17:29:19 -0700
...The VC hoses look like they are cut from a length of 1" hose: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1427603303894/page_652...
Re: 12mm fuel line supplier?
Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
Sat, 20 Apr 2002 12:30:51 -0700
Craig und Volks, I replaced my engine compartment fuel lines with aircraft hose which is made from extremely durable formulas. Some of the hoses...
Fuel line sheath / casing
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:01:16 -0700
...I am leaning toward replacing my hoses with the knitted / braided cloth FI hose instead of the more expensive nylon fuel injection hose and...
Re: AC Hose Repair
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0700
There's a recent Samba thread on this and he claims to have paid about that amount for all the new hoses (mated to...
Re: heater hoses?
Historical mailing list - Bill Hays
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 06:58:44 -0600
...Collins, CO and the hose is now sold as one long hose which you have to cut, to fit in the T, then use...