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• Coolant Draining
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:34:12 -0700
  ...replaced the long coolant pipes and most of the big hoses/ heater hoses as well , so pretty much all the coolant drained out , save...
• oil cooler set up
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 16:28:38 -0400
  Dennis, I'm presuming you are attaching short sections of the 1/2 inch ( AN8 ) rubber hoses to the cooler inlet and outlets and...
• 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...
• AC problem recap
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 16:36:38 -0700
  I found a local AC shop that advertised "we make hoses". They were able to patch (resplice?) the one broken hose, after which the...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:38:21 -0500
  Hi Mark, I changed the two hoses to radiator and used the GW spring clamps. They didn’t work. Too loose on the rubber...
• Re: Hoses on fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 10:25:15 -0500
  I just chewed these old rubber hoses off with pliers, it worked quite nicely. _____ Donald Baxter Iowa City, Iowa (319) 337-0494 www.mindspring...
• Re: Coolant hoses re-visited
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:04:25 -0800
  ...The following report provided by > Gates Corporation examines what these higher temperatures can mean to the > service life of cooling system hoses. > > (****Accelerated by...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:45:51 -0400
  At 11:28 AM 8/21/2010, Mark wrote: >Anyone have experience with replacing the metal power steering lines with >hoses? Seems like a...
• Re: heater hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hays
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 06:58:44 -0600
  ...Willy >Fellow VW's, > I have an 84 Westy and I need to replace the hoses from the engine to both >heater cores. Is...
• Damaged cooling pipe/2 "T" connectors present (long)....
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 22:46:03 -0800
  ...All the hoses are correct and are now installed, except two hoses that go to the rear heater core. I don't know if...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 24 May 2009 18:28:17 -0400
  ...There's the gasket at the pan (bottom of the burn chamber) and the intake and exhaust hoses and fittings. Those flex hoses have...
• Gas Tank Hoses
  Historical mailing list - M Kaz
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 09:51:33 -0500
  ...Has any one removed all those tanks and hoses, and not had any problems with fuel deliver, or passing the smog check? TIA Mark...
• Re: When to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:11:43 -0700
  It makes sense! Hoses, and extension cords, have you ever noticed that if you turn your back they suddenly become knotted up. -- On Tue...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:52:02 EDT
  ...Of course, the A/C was retrofitted from a '90 van, and I use an '87 compressor and some hoses, and some hoses are...
• Power Steering hose lenght
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:46:22 -0400
  ...I found a place to make high pressure hydraulic hoses with metric connectors to connect to the steering rack and the pump. How many...
• Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 20:03:45 -0700
  About to replace all the fuel hoses and will be replacing the short hoses that run from the rail to the injectors. I've...
• Re: Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:05:40 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Cheers, Ben -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am fixing to replace all the hoses in the engine compartment on my 1987...
• Re: A/C leaking inside!
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:44:55 -0600
  ...3 - there are two drain hoses for the water that come off of your a/c condensor. These hoses run from the rear overhead...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:23:25 -0400
  ...Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good choice? Eric Caron > On Jun 29, 2024, at 1...
• Re: Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:19:43 -0400
  ...The two coolant hoses that used to run to the cooler are no longer in use. Though Gowesty has you connecting the two unused...
• Fuel Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:29:17 -0700
  Today I received an order from a list vendor and I am not sure if got the correct fuel hoses. There were four hose...
• Re: Rusty looking power steering metal hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 06:17:27 -0400
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM writes: > Being under my Westy I noticed that the metal power steering hoses look fairly rusted. Is there...
• Re: Diesel Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 17:37:31 -0700
  ...Most of my coolant hoses are as old as the van itself and still going strong, so the factory hoses seem like a good...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - ron johnson
  Mon, 27 May 2024 16:26:27 -0700
  The control cable still needs disconnecting? Or is there enough free cable to lower the valve assy + hoses to a better working position? Thank...
• Power Steering conversion quesions (my arms are tired)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Thu, 4 May 2000 17:45:33 PDT
  ...If I go to a junk yard and find a fine vanagon, can I pull the rack, hoses, pump and hardware and then go...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 07:51:54 -0600
  ...arrow (ply style): > http://www.benplace.com/fi_hoses/100_0028.jpg > > Good FI hoses is about 4 to 5$ a feet, brand name...
• mouse profing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Workman
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 16:23:21 -0700
  ...for them to crawl up along the ac hoses, but once there they follow the hoses up along the back of the cabinet. Has...
• Re: Removing rear heater in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:38:13 EDT
  ...Anyone done this? Any tips or thoughts would be most welcome. >> This will probably elicit some argument, but, plug the hoses rather than connecting...
• firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:12:51 -0700
  ...to connect the two > hoses together and bypass the nylon fitting? I am unable to replace all of the hoses > at this time, but...
• Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:13:44 EDT
  ...It is false economy not to replace at least the engine compartment hoses on any van that is over 10 years old and has...
• Re: Need Help with NLA Coolant Hose project
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:31:37 -0400
  On 8/24/11 11:13 AM, Ken Wilford wrote: > As many of you know coolant hoses for the Vanagon are getting harder and...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:16:40 -0800
  ...Rad Hoses to Bleeder Assy) http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=N0164091 N0164101 - 40mm (Rad Hoses to Water Pump/Thermostat, Rad Hoses To...
• Re: Kombi on fire
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 06 Oct 95 08:55:37 CDT
  ...but even these stronger hoses get old and crack ... and so the point is: if you can't recall when you last replaced ALL...
• Re: syncro coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 11:29:54 -0800
  re the 2 hoses from the cross-over pipes to the diversion block, I had to get them from VW. If you find out...
• RE: Troubleshooting Overheating...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...These ca all get torn and/or slip off and/or those little metal cans at the bottom of the heater hoses can pop...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 16:57:23 +0000
  Eric, I really appreciate your "gung-ho" spirit....it encourages all of us.  But replacing all the hoses, even for a sighted guy, seems...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:44:37 -0400
  ...On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 1:32 PM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote: > Here goes nothing -- I got all the hoses and...
• Special Hoses or NOT 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - niel blackwell
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 09:43:47 -0400
  ...Are these regular heater hose hoses? Or special VW only metric ones to special order?
• Source for air conditioner hoses?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:29:26 -0500
  Is there a Vendor out there that can send me the two hoses that attach to the compressor in a 1984 Vanagon? One of...
• Re: Replacing a gas tank
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:18:03 EDT
  Hi, Don't know if my hoses near my gas tank wore out on their own or if was from a engine fire that...
• Re: Need information on rubber injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:30:49 -0600
  ...Comes with complete set of new clamps, and all the hoses > required for the injectors and ALL other fuel hoses in the engine > compartment...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 10:53:26 -0700
  ...rather than cut off the rare 1.9 wbxr with Auto Trans hoses , thus ruining them, and burning the bridge to getting back to...
• Re: 2.1 engine pull: which coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 10:48:46 -0700
  ...which coolant hoses? > Volks, > I'm finishing my first engine removal -- everything has more or less gone > according to plan except for the cooling...
• Re: Radiator and Hoses question
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:04:47 -0400
  ...The hoses are available in stock or silicone now. The VW of SA radiator appears to be the best quality one I have seen...
• Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:37:04 -0800
  ...Obviously I had never experienced changing all of the cooling system hoses on a WBX! This has given new meaning to the concept of...
• Re: Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic even on a cool day 50-60 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:44:44 -0700
  ...This has been since I replaced my coolant pipes,heater hoses (fuel tank grommets/hoses at the same time),rad hoses and a number...
• ?Total Length of Htr Hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 11:14:56 -0600 (CST)
  ...Upon inspection of the other heating hoses I discovered that they are in pretty sorry shape. I need to make a run to FLAPS...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:54:54 -0400
  ...And hoses flex under pressure absorbing/using some of the pressure in >the system. And they flex even more as they deteriorate, get softer...
• Re: Vanagon hoses $
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 09:06:02 -0700
  ---nyquist@ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU wrote: > > Does anyone know if there a a "hose kit" available for a 1991 Vanagon. > Individual hoses are mighty expensive...
• Radiator Design
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:48:57 -0400
  Anyone had a Vanagon radiator apart, or know of its internal construction? The Tiico owner who stated he might have crossed his hoses in...
• Re: Air conditioning repair-- new hoses
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:26:43 -0700
  Any advice about where to get them? Or part numbers if they are a VW part? ----------------------- Clip --------------------- All new A/C hoses should have...
• Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:52:42 -0700
  For a 1.9L auto trans Vanagon, what might be a good assortment of hose clamps and spare hoses or hose bits to bring...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:46:17 -0800
  ...I generally do not run fuel hoses through the fire wall .. there's no reason to usually. On one recent conversion the way the...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:02:02 -0400
  ...I'm considering stainless braid-over hoses to replace the rubber hoses at each wheel as it is. I did go the rubber hose...
• Re: Recommendations, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 16:50:30 -0700
  ...And do the hoses really fail that often? > I wouldn't be surprised if head gaskets blow more often than hoses which > have not...
• Re: vendors, show us your hoses (was: VW Fires)
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 16:58:34 -0400
  ...vendors, show us your hoses (was: VW Fires) > > > Would it be worthwhile for the list vendors (Ron, Jim, Kyle) to put > together a complete...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 13:53:15 -0500
  ...Minor point, just to make it a little easier – > > That valve is inline in one of those hoses, the return I think. I don...
• Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:09:17 -0700
  ...It looks like the retail parts cost for the whole new system would be about $800, dash unit, compressor, fittings, hoses, condenser, dryer, etc...
• Re: gas in the oil
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:14:11 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/fi_hoses/100_0006.jpg http://www.benplace.com/fi_hoses/100_0025.jpg Cheers, Ben http://www.benplace.com...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 08:33:26 -0800
  ...Heater hoses What have people done for heater hose replacement in 87 vanagon. Use FLAPS standard heater hose or custom ones from bus depot...