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Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:40:10 -0500
...My hoses > have been exposed to fuel for less than 1 week. All the hoses are very > soft now. One failed. > > > - The name of...
Unable to Idle
Historical mailing list - Craig
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 16:37:45 -0700
...Also, when I look in the Bentley manual, it appears that the intake manifold hoses have hose clamps on them. My intake manifold hoses...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:25:50 -0500
...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: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:27:37 -0500
...http://www.benplace.com/cooling_system_hoses.htm -Z2, if you play around there, replace. -T, at head junction. -N, worse one -L, second...
Special Hoses or NOT 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 21:37:58 -0400
...Are these regular heater hose hoses? Or special VW only metric ones to special order? </italic>Funny coincidence - just replaced the same hoses on...
Re: ?Total Length of Htr Hoses?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Dec 1996 19:27:49 PST
To Whom It may Concern; Has anyone attempted to replace hoses to the heaters with PVC? I was thinking it would be cheaper , and...
For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:51:25 -0400
Greetings and Salutations; I would like to replace the FI hoses on Bessie with something like : http://tinyurl.com/3tojaot or maybe http://tinyurl...
How long is long enough!
Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 00:28:10 EDT
...hose during the procedure.? Is the vent hoses exactly the same as the rest of the fuel line hoses? Thanks , Joe Hunt 81 Vanagon
Re: Antifreeze Sauna
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 00:05:48 -0500
...The hoses are a fairly short run between the grommets at the sheet metal to the core. My hunch is that there is a...
a/c hoses
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 21:23:54 -0500
---------------------------- I recently found it necessary to replaced the a/c hoses on my 86 2wd westy and had asked the list where to find...
Re: Need Coolant Hose in Denver today
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 4 Dec 2004 14:46:03 -0700
...Also another trick I have used on the smaller hoses is if the leak is in the middle, put a small copper pipe splice...
Re: The next tool
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:56:23 -0700
> I have been laying on my back putting new hoses in for my rear > heater, I never knew they were smaller than the regular...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Tue, 7 Apr 2020 00:30:40 -0400
...The remainder of the hoses, to your point, Dennis, are original, with the exception of the oil cooler and it's small bore hoses...
Re: Do AC hoses HAVE to be replaced on a 134a conversion?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:19:09 -0500
...This morning, speaking to a different guy > at the shop, I was told that that the hoses would all have to be replaced to...
Re: BA6 & DA6 aux heaters
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:42:30 -0700
...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: Need information on rubber injector hoses
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:41:58 -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: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 20:43:04 -0800
> > Subaru heater hoses? 1 meter total? Protected from the elements in the > engine compartment. Vanagon heater hoses? 6 meters total? Hanging out > in the...
Wisdom for removing plastic coolant pipes and 2 mystery grounds???
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 16 Sep 2017 21:44:39 -0600
...I got the Van Cafe silicone hoses, the Rocky Mountain Westy aluminum coolant tank, stainless steel coolant tower and stainless coolant pipes. Heater hoses...
Oil cooler installation 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:54:39 -0500
...With the cooler in place, which of the cooler pipe stubs does that direct water pump pipe hook to? I've new short hoses...
Re: Radiator hoses in air cooled?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:21:34 -0700
...Radiator hoses in air cooled? > > I may be really going out on a limb here, BUT..... > What's the chance it may have been...
Re: syncro help: diff lock won't disengage
Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 18:42:55 -0800
You will need to check the vacuum hoses that run out of the actuator mechnism, (a blue device), attached to the starter. Sometimes these...
Re: Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:38:07 -0500
> I remember some vendor had a kit of all the coolant hoses in > the engine compartment. Anyone remember who had that? I also sell...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:48:16 -0800
When I did the fuel hoses on my 2.1, since I rerouted the hoses somewhat, and after much internal debate, I chose not...
Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:27:52 -0800
...it put the hoses > more or less in line with the fuel rail. > > >> I'm kinda 'over protective' about fuel hoses and wires .. >> they...
Re: running hot....any ideas? UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 7 Feb 2006 00:58:38 -0500
If the heater blows hot air, then hot coolant is traveling through the heater hoses from the engine to the heater coil and back...
Re: What is it?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 23:52:47 -0700
...When checking injector spray pattern on my 2.1 WBX, sometime after I replaced ALL the fuel hoses in engine bay, simply lifting the...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:23:27 -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...
Source for new hoses, jsut in case...
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:01:20 -0400
...If the radiator hoses turn out to be junk I may want to replace them while I'm under there. I called BD and...
Re: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 08:56:13 EDT
...Instead of the U shaped pipe, I chose to simply plug off the two hoses and it works just fine. Someone on the list...
Re: coolant
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:06:10 -0700
...I would say, eyeball the fuel hoses and clamps on the engine for now , and see if anything looks weak, or have an engine...
Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:19:05 -0500
...purchased the hoses. > But, if you haven't yet, look at this silicone one from VanCafe for one of > the hoses: > > http://www.van...
Re: A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:15:18 -0700
...A complete set of hoses (using the old connectors) is about $300 with a new compressor, you would need a new reciever /dryer- $65...
Re: Leaking Rear Heater
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:03:29 -0800
HI Dave., that makes fine sense to replace the heater hoses all the way to the front, if they need it. I was just...
84 Vanagon for sale in Florida
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:50:20 -0400
...replace all fuel injection hoses replaced all brake components, hoses, drums, etc. rebuilt transmission from Rancho transmission, new clutch, throw out bearing, redline, pressure...
Re: 91 Vanagon w/ large gas leak!!
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 06 Jun 1997 11:07:54 -0700
...if the vent hoses are drying/cracking/leaking, can the >fuel system hoses be far behind?? if you have not already done so, i...
Re: OK to disconnect Heater core ?
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Wed, 30 May 2001 16:14:25 -0600
...Well I am strapped on time right now > and replacing all the coolant hoses. So I am going to by pass the front > heater...
T-junctions for rear heater...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:50:11 -0700
...I'm wanting to replace all of the hoses and the plastic pieces, and eventually the heater hoses that run to the front of...
Coolant hose kits question
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:31:34 CDT
...It appears to contain 11? hoses. Ken has the same year kit for $432. It appears to contain 16 hoses. Can anybody tell me...
Re: AC hoses
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 13:28:38 EDT
...I always recommend this when folks call about A/C hoses. Some NAPAs even have machine shops that make up A/C lines and...
Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
Mon, 2 May 2005 14:27:42 -0400
...But have you considered using reinforced rubber hyraulic hoses? You can custom build some fittings on the end and hook them right up. I...
Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:52:17 -0600
...When I had my 911 Carrera converted all the hoses were converted to barrier hoses. It has not leaked any R134a yet--still cold...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:34:45 -0400
...There are braided hoses and then there are braided hoses. Most are just esthetic; the braiding is loose and not functional. In proper (expensive...
Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:45:38 -0400
I removed these inserts as they seemed to allow the hoses to slip off. I probably need this kit for a long term fix...
Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:51:13 -0500
...Cost of doing that is $500 ~ $600 IF you can get all the hoses ! As someone who works on these van all this time...
Re: coolant hoses
Historical mailing list
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 10:18:11 EST
I already knew about this problem with my '91 Carat Vanagon (auto) and if people call to order hoses from me, I explain the...
Re: Coolant - What color?
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 12:36:55 -0800
...Some caveats on sourcing hoses: DON'T be fooled by the wall full of radiator hoses on the wall of your local auto parts...
Re: AMC / German Cylinder Heads (LVC)
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 07:24:29 -0600
...I just sent a customer a set of coolant hoses for her 85 Vanagon. >> Most of the hoses were VW and the few aftermarket...
Re: Happy New Year!/I blew another coolant hose...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 1 Jan 2001 12:57:13 -0600
Dan, replacing the hoses & plastics is a good thing to do, given your vehicle is, by year, now 14 years old. It's unreasonable...
[F] 12 Days of Vanagon Christmas
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 13:17:42 -0600
...On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me six coolant hoses FIVE DAYS TO FIX IT! 4 four-tip spark...
Re: power steering leak '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:31:06 -0500
...the hose connections, >> or the hoses themselves. �It appears most likely to be the connections of >> the two hoses at the reservoir. �How difficult...
Re: EV gas leak
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 15:17:58 -0500
...This has happened to me too but seems to be related to disturbing the hoses and low temps. The listee (Rick G?)who posted...
Re: cooling system failures
Historical mailing list - John Welsh
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:57:54 +0000
...For me, expansion tank, T-fitting, small hoses inside the engine compartment, water pump, and small water pump hoses at 80,000 mi/11...
Re: Diesel Vanagon Coolant Hoses Available
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 19:52:58 -0500
I am working on importing Vanagon hoses directly from Europe. Will hopefully result in some serious savings, when it happens. (These things can take...
Re: Cooling system hoses at NAPA?
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 20:21:33 -0600
> > My hoses are starting to go now. Need a source for replacement. >> Someone on this list recently reported availability at NAPA. I >> called there...
Re: Radiator Design
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:17:50 -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: running hot....any ideas? UPDATE
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Feb 2006 13:09:41 EST
...but hoses at front "firewall" were not hot. hoses coming out of bottom of rad were not hot. heater blows hot air. running the...
Re: [vanagon] FS on Ebay: Tristar, Doka and Eurospec T3 (Vanagon) Headlights washer / squirters.
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:51:09 -0700
...You will need to add hoses, water tank, etc..." You can add your own tank, pump and hoses. If you have washers already, you...
Re: Coolant hose blues, best replacement kit?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 9 May 2024 21:20:11 -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...
Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:53:18 -0800
...personally had:� leaking fuel injector hoses, broken belts, rear tire blowout...next on the list is rubber coolant hoses; still have MOST of the...
Re: Sprung a leak!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 3 Jul 2013 18:08:48 -0600
...What is the size of the >> hoses so >> that I can splice them together? This is a repair while traveling. >> Thanks. >> >> Jamie Auch >> >> Sent...