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• Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 08:47:54 -0400
  ...Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses I am struggling with replacing some coolant hoses on a 1985 Vanagon and have found some useful information on...
• Re: fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:12:31 -0500
  ...Then the hose will twist off and you will see that it is a barbed fitting. Just push the new piece of hose on...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:09:14 EDT
  I had an 84 Vanagon and the inside diameter of the hose in question is roughly the same size as the outside diameter of...
• Re: 20 hours later and a new water pump and a few other things...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 06:27:58 -0400
  ...The hose was a Brazilian hose and I was guessing it was slightly > smaller than the German hose and did not allow as much...
• Re: replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 09:51:07 CST
  ...put the new clamp on the end of the new hose, and pull the old hose off the tank. put the new hose on...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:09:39 -0500
  ...On the beast, well , lots of hoses. I check them, but doing so requires crawling under the beast and searching out all the hoses...
• Coolant hose shortcut, 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 22:24:57 -0500
  The "top" hose on my radiator is fading on me. The bends in this hose are pretty small. Can I just get a length...
• Coolant hose replacement/ Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:55:22 -0500
  Volks, Replacing hose from T-Stat Houseing to Coolant Dist. My mechanic said I have to drian from the cyl heads then change hose...
• Re: My Advice- Re: Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 07:15:46 -0500
  ...It also seems that older cars hoses last longer than many today. When I got my 68 Triumph TR-250 in 83, I lamented...
• Re: Another question Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 21:09:52 +0000
  ...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: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:29:56 -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...
• Mystery Bentley coolant drain instructions
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Wed, 27 May 1998 19:26:10 -0600
  ...1 &3 illustrations Next, I guess must be the beginning of the actual instructions: "-close hose from radiator to thermostat with hose clamp" - and...
• Re: AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 15 May 2000 10:13:36 -0400
  I replaced that same hose last year. I found two companies here in Raleigh who were able to help. They are both franchise stores...
• Re: mystery hose disconnected
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:55:06 -0600
  ...it should have THREE hoses coming out of it ... top has two hoses, bottom has one. top rear one should be the one that...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 17:26:33 -0700
  Those are called Spring Hose Clamp Pliers.. get them at your FLAPS. Napa Auto parts carries them. the come straight, or angled, and a...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:47:36 EDT
  It is much better to replace the entire hose. If one portion is failing the remainder of the hose will be found to be...
• Re: Need help with hose from therm to radiator
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:26:27 -0400
  Another good source for fuel hose clamps is a Mercedes Benz dealer. Don't use worm clamps from a hardware store. They also have...
• 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...
• GoWesty power steering hoses
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 11 Jun 2023 22:40:51 -0700
  ...Among those parts were power steering hoses described by GoWesty as if they were the best thing since ice cream was invented. The tech...
• Re: Inner Dia. for long A/C hose - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 4 May 2003 23:04:10 -0400
  Rich, All AC hose and hose fittings are measured in the US inch system. Therefore you can remove this hose and take it to...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 23:37:05 +0000
  ...A more common place to >> leak is where the hose attaches to the plastic tube from the filter. Hose >> selection and clamp choice and...
• Re: Replacing water hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 19:42:26 -0400
  ...I used mostly hoses from the local auto parts store and saved hundreds of $$$. I didn't find any hoses in the application guide...
• Source for new hoses, jsut in case...
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:01:20 -0400
  ...The other hose is NLA. Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket replacement for that hose from something else that fits? Thanks, Bryan
• Diesel Vanagon Coolant Hoses Available
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:27:53 EST
  I do have diesel Vanagon hoses available as well (haven't gotten a web page set up for this as of yet though). Here...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:06:47 -0800
  ...Airhead even even carries the smaller size for 5mm ID Carb/Vapor Hose: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/fuel-hose/clamp-5mm...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 19 May 2014 21:10:40 -0700
  ...A/C hose Hi All, Need some help with an A/C hose. The high pressure hose from my A/C compressor to the...
• Alert on 1.9l Coolant hoses becoming NLA
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:49:54 -0400
  Dear List, I thought I should bring it to the attention of the Vanagon List that two of the main coolant hoses for the...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 09:53:20 -0700
  ...So you can slip original ring back over new hose and that works ok? On 4/5/07, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote...
• Re: 7.5 mm fuel injection hose OK?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:41:08 -0400
  The 7mm hose pushes on and squeezes onto any fittings that are in the system. It is such a nice fit that many times...
• Coolant Replacement Techniques
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:54:24 -0400
  ...Disconnect one of them, turn on the garden hose (see #3) for two minutes, then re-connect this hose. Disconnect the other large hose...
• Coercing the radiator hose off
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:47:53 -0400
  The vertical radiator hose came off easy. I can't say the same for rusty clamp. I cannot get the horizontal hose to budge...
• overflow hose -84 westy
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:59:47 -0700
  Does the overflow hose that goes from overflow tank to expansion tank cap route in front of or behind the overflow tank (near license...
• replacing all cooling hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 14:24:06 PDT
  Hi, For my '83 Vanagon, I like to replace all its cooling system hoses. Besides the cost of dealer hoses bing ~$900, the sections...
• Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 12:30:16 EST
  I went to Advance Auto parts and found appropriate hoses to replace the front radiator hoses with flex hoses, one has to have a...
• Re: Check Those AC Lines
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:46:27 -0700
  ...Reach back and up behind where the hoses go up and feel the hoses for wear. When I got this advice from the List...
• Re: 251-121-130A coolant hose source ?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:21:44 -0700
  ...You could buy one of those and cut the S hose section out of it. It is not a very expensive hose. hose# 251...
• Hoses hosed by VW?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 18:33:41 -0700
  ...Recently I blew the hose that connects the engine head (passenger side) to the T that splits the coolant off to the rear heater...
• Re: Source for new hoses, jsut in case...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:52:26 -0700
  Hey Bryan, Van Cafe has the correct moulded hoses for Vanagons: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_673/hoses.html?stpl=view...
• Re: My Advice- Re: Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 18:33:57 -0500
  .> VW holds the patents on these hoses and if it wants to it can prevent any aftermarket manufacturer from making replacement hoses. There are...
• Re: Another plea for that A/C hose...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 18:12:58 -0700
  Bryan, I have an 89 Westy and had the same hose done last year in July. the A/C hose is the big one...
• Re: Check your fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 May 2007 07:03:52 -0500
  Neil, New FI hoses and/or "goot" German FI hoses, or not, a weekly inspection of these hoses is always in order. With the...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:03:43 -0700
  ...A more common place to > leak is where the hose attaches to the plastic tube from the filter. Hose > selection and clamp choice and...
• Re: A Tale of two hoses
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 21:01:55 -0700
  When my hoses got to about 170K, I got a bit worried, too. Checked the prices and too Bobby McFerrin's advice. Now have...
• Re: P/Steering hose# ??
  Historical mailing list - Yosh
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 21:54:37 +0900
  Frank Condelli said that: > Yes I do, see my Vanagon Power Steering Lines, > http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm webpage for details. Hi...
• "air inlet hose" part #? how much fuel hose?
  Historical mailing list - prb
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 09:56:13 -0800
  My 85GL 1.9L needs a new "air inlet hose". I'm not seeing this part on the usual supply websites. I got the...
• Part numbers request
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:00:16 -0500
  ...I planned all the time to replace the coolant hoses and fuel hoses. This episode just emphasized the need. In looking at the Bentley...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:33:42 -0700
  ...Vanagon, what might be a good assortment of hose clamps and spare hoses or hose bits to bring along on a 1,000-mile...
• Re: Again - where should an in-line heater go?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 05:54:33 -0600
  Marshall, In reply to which heater hose to use, the lower hose would be correct. The lower hose is the return line, to the...
• Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 11:03:49 -0500
  What have people done for heater hose replacement in 87 vanagon. Use FLAPS standard heater hose or custom ones from bus depot? Jeff
• Re: fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 20:41:50 CDT
  On Tue, 22 Jul 1997 09:48:15 -0600 you said: >1 - the archives say to buy 8mm(5/16") hose. >I know my...
• Re: Vanagon Coolant Hoses--preventative replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 06:08:15 -0800
  That might work on some big hoses, but I tried shade-treeing a NAPA fix on the road once for that "S" shaped hose...
• Re: 1.9 Coolant hose Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:06:19 -0800
  sure, I just bought a 5/8ths to 3/4 hose adapter from CarQuest .. and on can adapt verious hoses to fit wherever. You...
• Re: What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:54:30 -0500
  ...What are your experiences with Silicone Coolant hoses? So, if the original heater hoses are not broken, don't change them? Is that what...
• Re: Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:38:30 -0700
  ...I want to put a new hose on it. Right now I am using a piece of red heater hose. By the way, I...
• Re: air box hose
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 03:04:32 -0600
  Most Auto Zones have a variety of air intake hoses tha should fit your reach and diameter needs. Anything ove $10 for that CA...
• Re: Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 07:46:13 -0800
  only when they bust, I have some hoses that are original (90 GL) and have 261,000 mile of coolant through them. On the...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:30:32 -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...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:17:48 -0500
  ...I would like to know if this was > > "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE specifications > > were. Please be complete...
• Re: Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - "by way of David Beierl "
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:31:05 -0400
  ...I want to put a new hose on it. Right now I am using a piece of red heater hose. By the way, I...
• Re: P-Trap hose length
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:21:31 -0800
  I can certainly go down to Home Depot and pick up some three-quarter inch vinyl hose for a few bucks, but what the...