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• Re: Bypass coolant pipes under van for rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:46:18 -0700
  After pinching the hoses with clamps or locking pliers, I put a towel under the core to catch any coolant and then pulled the...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:32:58 +0000
  ...If the fabric in the hoses are torn when they fail, as a 3 " rip would be, overpressure is the most likely cause. Dennis...
• Re: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:54:59 -0600
  ...I would prefer the threaded version so I could install aeroquip fuel hoses. Then I would install aeroquip fuel hoses thoughout. These hoses are...
• Rear heater tees and hoses installed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:04:23 -0700
  It’s a bit of a kludge , but got new hoses and tees from Amin heater lines to the rear heater installed. The stock...
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:05:42 -0700
  > I have decided to remove my blown rear heater as others have suggested. �Are > there preferred methods for plugging those two hoses that come...
• replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:35:04 -0800
  If you have been reading the other post I am replacing hoses around the waterpump replacement. The caudal oil cooler hoses must be removed...
• re 87 van wbx cooling system with a/t
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:59:43 -0500
  ...radiator, all cores, all hoses and a/t cooler. Ihave the later style long plastic hoses. There is a stainless steel version available from...
• Re: Heater hoses '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:57:34 -0700
  The author of this chart says 5/8" for all heater hoses: http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VWtoNapaHoses/ The chart is for '86...
• Re: Dave's rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 15:58:28 -0400
  Do the hoses under the seat (to the rear heater) get warm when the van is warmed up?? If not, you could try a...
• Re: Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 02:36:54 -0500
  VW coolant hoses (as with most hoses specific to a car make) have premolded bends in them to fit the hose to just the...
• Re: hose repair tape you are kidding, right?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 00:04:09 -0400
  Oops, I just assumed that we were talking about bandaging COOLANT hoses. Just re-read the original msg!! I guess I never dreamed of...
• Re: spare waterpump or alternator
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 15:21:35 -0700
  ...I don't have a clue as to what spare hoses I >> > should carry. > > Well, the problem with Vanagon hoses is that there are...
• Re: Coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:39:34 -0700
  The long pipes under the car H pipe, Fuel hoses to change. Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "alfred bagdan" <abagdan@SHAW.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Coolant hose blues, best replacement kit?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 9 May 2024 13:23:40 -0400
  ...So need hoses from engine to the two hoses coming off > the radiator, and pipes. And other hoses I may not know about! > > > > As...
• hose connections @ front heater core
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 10:21:34 -0700
  ...How easy is it to access and disconnect these hoses where they join the " short preformed hoses" that in turn connect to the front...
• Re: grey water tank sought - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:09:41 -0700
  ...www.freeholder.com/vwgrey.jpg If you have AC, the hoses are in the way. Bill in the Southwest ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve@EuroCampers...
• Re: Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:19:49 -0700
  No, those are the original AC hoses. On 6/16/2018 2:32 PM, Neil N wrote: > Hi Karl. > > Minor detail, and more a...
• Source for hoses
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:47:39 -0400
  Is there a good inline source for all the water hoses for interior water tank? I would like to replace the big one from...
• Source for Vanagon Diesel coolant hoses??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:30:12 -0500
  Is there a source that anyone knows of, besides the dealer, for the 'special' high$$$$ coolant hoses that are required (in the engine compartment...
• fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 09:08:56 -0700
  Probably be a smart idea to replace all the old fuel hoses in Mellow Yellow (84) with new. Does anyone sell a complete fuel...
• Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 22:23:42 EST
  ...I would stay with the stock spring clamps unless you want to be tightening the hoses every so often as the screw clamp loosen...
• Re: Heater hoses '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:12:36 -0800
  ...Heater hoses '85 Vanagon > The author of this chart says 5/8" for all heater hoses: > http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VWtoNapaHoses/ > The...
• 2.1 Vanagon Parts for Sale South Central Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:41:12 -0500
  ...these hoses are very useable used hoses.. a few are almost new. Plus one fuel injector i had.. worked fine when pulled.. metal coolant...
• Re: Still Refueling
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 21:55:57 -0400
  ...That said, I was quite impressed with the excellent condition of the original hoses on both my Vanagons when I changed them (both over...
• coolant bleeder #025121421A replacement
  Historical mailing list - jed batchelder
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:07:25 +0000
  ...I only have the two big coolant hoses that run in the back. Im thinking the newer ones have the 4 hoses with the...
• AC Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 22:20:35 EDT
  ...I then read that the conversion will fail because the Vanagons AC hoses were not made for the newer refrigerant. Is anyone running 134a...
• Re: When to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:08:57 -0700
  ...When to replace hoses > >Hey, really now. Doesn't a garden hose have a > >male and a female end? > > Does this mean they are...
• External oil cooler kit FS
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 20:10:25 -0800
  I have an external oil cooler kit for all inline-four VW engines, uses a 'sandwich' adaptor to connect the hoses just above the...
• RE: hoses for pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 97 15:51:37 UT
  Where did that price come from? Is that including all the hoses in the van? Seem excessive to replace the two tubes. Figure three...
• Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 20:54:18 -0500
  Sam - If the engine to radiator hoses are in need of replacement, then all the others are probably in similar shape. Since replacing all...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 05:31:12 -0800
  whatever anyone does on hoses.. just COPY the factory Diesel Vanagon hose layout exactly ..it's more evolved and subtle than it appears to...
• Re: vanagonauts.com
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 23:24:26 -0700
  ...Hoses - 2.1 L WBX > > > > Has anyone got or have a link to a cross reference of WBX hoses and > NAPA hoses. I need...
• Re: power steering leak '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:46:50 -0600
  ...Not sure about the cost of other hoses that have fittings pressed on the ends and maybe are formed(not straight). -Ry http://www...
• Re: hose connections @ front heater core
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 14:13:57 -0400
  ...How easy is it to access and disconnect these hoses > where they join the " short preformed hoses" that in turn connect to the > front...
• Re: Coolant hose blues, best replacement kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 9 May 2024 10:43:38 -0700
  ...So need hoses from engine to the two hoses coming off >> the radiator, and pipes. And other hoses I may not know about! >>> >>> As...
• Re: AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sat, 13 May 2000 19:26:19 -0400
  ...Saturday, May 13, 2000 5:21 PM Subject: [VANAGON] AC hoses >Does anybody know of an alternate source for VW AC hoses? Our mechanic...
• Re: Wasser Hosses (Water Hoses)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 00:39:52 -0400
  ...Nearly all the hoses have significant bends and most have a different diameter at each end!! VW didn't make it easy for us...
• Re: vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 19:02:38 -0700
  Yes, i agree that you gotta watch out for cheap wimpy FLAPS hoses. But if you hit a few shops you may be able...
• Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 17:46:18 -0800
  ...They of course have hoses which reach the gas cap. That way don’t have to bring them down to refuel. Alas, rarely will...
• Re: don't wanna replace your fuel hoses??
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 21:54:32 -0700
  ...sure glad I replaced one of my hoses that had started to leak.... noticed a small drip on the ground. I think I am...
• Re: Cleaning and Preserving coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:36:22 -0400
  Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > to get old cooling system hoses looking nice......... > I clean them with either Simple Green, or Tire...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:52:26 EDT
  ...In my mind, that would be the ONLY way to do it without removing the little coolant hoses (because those hoses don't give...
• Re: fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:19:28 -0800
  I just replaced the four hoses and no more leaks...just used regular gas line... --- Ed Sato <edsato@JUNO.COM> wrote: > If you ever...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:02:17 -0800
  ...Use hose clamping pliers or vice grips to clamp shut the two hoses to limit coolant loss in the engine. Get both hoses unglued...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:32:32 -0500
  ...The first safety item on the list -------Fuel hoses. These vans are notorious for burning up. Unless you know the history of your van...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:57:12 -0600
  ...here's a recap: > > - stainless steel coolant hoses > - all the silicone hoses around the engine > - Marco fuels injectors > - Marco 1.25 rocker arms > > dan
• PVC heater and rad hoses possible?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 22:26:37 -0600
  ...Is it possible to replace rubber heater hoses (expensive) with PVC or similar pipes? The reason I ask is that I saw a post...
• Oil Cooler and Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - mcm
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 19:10:05 -0400
  ...Is this a dealer only part? I also want to replace the coolant hoses at the same time. Any suggestions as to best quality...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:12:29 -0400
  ...In my mind, that would be the ONLY way to do it without removing the little coolant hoses (because those hoses don't give...
• Re: Coolant Hose Size for Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 18:36:48 -0600
  ------------------------------- Hi Volks, The hoses on my 86 westy began blowing as I started fixing leaks, like coolant pump, rear heater, radiator. My son Tom...
• Re: Propex Install
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:49:25 -0700
  ...Also, leave the lengths of the SS hoses alone, do not cut them shorter for installation convenience. I think Frank Condelli mounts them where...
• Re: saved by the flashing led, long, boring....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:07:57 -0700
  ...One of our members headed out for a wrecking yard a few miles away to scavenge some hoses, spares for his 1.9L. Hoses...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:11:59 -0800
  ...There are 3 small hoses there. I don't think 1.9l engines have this component. There is a short hose on the right...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:43:12 -0600
  I agree that it's good insurance to replace all those hoses, but given what's going on with Jack's engine, it's...
• Re: And now for the oil cooler....
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 17:01:44 -0400
  ...But in removing the oil cooler there are several small hoses that are probably getting old and stiff and may crack. In working the...
• Coolant hoses - replace them!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 06:51:25 -0600
  I have a bit of recent experience with coolant hoses. In fact, the entire Billy Bones saga is related to coolant components. I purchased...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0400
  ...My hoses >have been exposed to fuel for less than 1 week. All the hoses are very >soft now. One failed. > > > - The name of...
• Re: When to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:29:23 -0400
  I just replace some hose and all metal cooling tube (rusted to the bone), the only truly damage hoses were the 2 heater cooling...
• Re: hoses for pipes
  Historical mailing list - JanetDA
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 20:09:19 -0700
  Has anyone given any thought to using Aeroquip braided stainless hoses on their watercooled/wasserboxers made from the years 1983 to whenever(manditory bus...
• Re: > do attachments work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 15:03:40 -0400
  At 02:44 PM 6/13/2001, Tony Demille wrote: >i just sent an email about hoses with jpeg attachments. >when i received the...