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• Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:41:22 -0700
  ...The Zetec is like looking at an old > Ford with just > a couple readily avialable hoses It's not just the hoses to and...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:36:40 -0700
  ...plastic firewall fitting, then a two inch hose, then the plastic > black fuel line . > > right where it goes from hose to plastic line, with...
• Hose from pressure cap on expansion tank to coolant overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:12:42 -0400
  What are the correct dimensions (ID, OD, Length) for subject hose, and where do I get it? I have seen some hoses on list...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:23:08 -0600
  ...The coolant > >hose is original. It was never replaced despite the thermostat has > >been replaced twice and the hose was disconnected and reconnected > >many...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 May 2017 09:40:30 -0700
  ...On 5/11/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > To be clear, I'm talking about heater hose from a truck supply place...
• Re: AC Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 21:37:50 -0700
  ...Is anyone running 134a without > the hose > change...how long have you been running it, and does anyone know is > there are > replacement hoses...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:40:29 -0700
  ...I would like to know if this >> > was >> > "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE >> > specifications >> > were. Please be complete...
• Fw: 83 heater hoses. VW or FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:59:30 -0700
  ...Do these need to be genuine VW > or > > will Flaps hose do? And is the genuine VW a better quality than a FLAPS > hose...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:34:24 -0700
  If you're using good quality hoses and ALL of them were replaced two years ago, you should be in real good shape. In...
• Power Steering hose with new hydraulic hose
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:16:30 -0400
  I just removed the old metal power steering lines on my 89 Westy with a new hydraulic hose for the high pressure side and...
• Re: When to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 13:57:50 -0600
  Entity Ben huot spoke thus: > A hose will generally break around her attach point But isn't a hose a "him"?
• Radiator hose question
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 15:23:51 -0400
  On an '84, do the hoses from the metal pipes to the radiator go over or under the hoses to the heater? John
• Re: Heater core hose
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:52:28 -0500
  The two front heater hoses are very snaky and bendy so I would recommend using the OE hose instead of trying to make straight...
• Re: Fuel hose protector
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:36:50 -0700
  I haven't used the larger Van Café hose but I can confirm that it does fit over 5/16 ths SAEJ309 (ethanol resistant...
• Wasser Hosses (Water Hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 21:37:26 -0500
  I have seen a few messages on replacing water hoses on a Vanagon and the exorbitant rate being charged by VW on the hose...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:18:52 -0700
  Which hose it it? Let me see if I can explain . . . lol Back and topside of the engine, coolant hoses - there's several of...
• Re: 1.9 water pump replacement question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:08:13 -0700
  ...1.9 water pump replacement question > > Should be 1" hose. > > I use a certain inexpensive 2.1 hose that has some straight sections and...
• heater hose help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:26:10 -0500
  I blew a heater hose in my 84GL 1.9L waterboxer. The hose was swelled up and real soft. I should have realized it...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:28:47 -0700
  ...It hooks two more hoses together. It > physically supports both hoses as they cross the firewall. I > *believe* nylon hose barbs would fit the...
• Re: fuel injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 04:36:56 -0400
  ...Cut the hose out of the ferrule and push new piece in. It is desig=ned to stay on....Very nice hose barb is...
• Re: Maitenance Philosophy: Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 09:12:49 -0800
  ...After inspecting the hoses closely though I've changed my > mind. The hoses appear to be in excellent condition. I did replace some of...
• Re: Fwd: Re: How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 20:33:06 -0500
  ...What wa the reason the hose / clamp was off the first time ? You changed the hose? You changed the clamp? Or the hose just...
• Re: Power Steering Hose
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 11:25:59 -0400
  I found a shop to make up new hoses (using the original fittings). They did the job in less than a half hour and...
• Re: AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Sun, 14 May 2000 07:25:17 -0500
  At 13:30 05/13/2000 -0400, Tom Moritz wrote: >Does anybody know of an alternate source for VW AC hoses? Our mechanic has...
• Re: Best way to inspect coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:30:40 -0800
  ...Good to know about the front hoses at radiator. That's very helpful. They look ok. I'll be replacing the rear hoses from...
• Re: A/C Hoses-Thanks For the Warning!
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 20:39:53 -0700
  Pursuant to recent posts, I checked my A/C hoses where they leave the engine compartment for their vertical trip up and found where...
• 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jack Loranger
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 22:37:02 -0800
  Hi all, I have an 84 water-cooled gas engine Vanagon that has been blowing coolant hoses one after another. First it was the...
• A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 18 May 2014 23:53:29 -0700
  Hi All, Need some help with an A/C hose. The high pressure hose from my A/C compressor to the front of the...
• Re: Thermostat Hose
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 23:16:43 -0400
  This hose is a combination air bleed/t-stat bypass. It is needed to bleed the cooling system after a major coolant replacement, (any...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 07:48:28 -0800
  Tolga, To hold the lighter socket in when the tabs are broken is to cut a short piece of appropriate size rubber heater hose...
• Re: > Every vehicle you see on the road ( including your's) has steel
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:55:38 -0400
  ...The other one is the low pressure side so you just use good hose clamps to attach the hose to the exisitng fittings you...
• Re: Hose from pressure cap on expansion tank to coolant overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 20 Oct 2019 09:59:30 -0700
  I just kook at that hose on one of my van (VW Audi logo) 443121107 APX07x2.5x5000 on my other van ArmorMark 50060 5...
• Re: coolant hose is no longer made
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:03:47 -0800
  ...I'm aware of the 'over bell housing' hose since on automatic transmission vanagon .. oil fumes and heat coming off the torque converter eat...
• Re: Hose from pressure cap on expansion tank to coolant overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:03:32 -0700
  https://www.amazon.com/VOLKSWAGEN-443121107A-GENUINE-OEM-HOSE/dp/B01EXRNG56 https://www.vancafe.com/443121107A-p/443121107a.htm On Sun, Oct 20, 2019...
• Re: Will Tiico coolant hoses fit an '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 13:43:10 -0800
  David Brodbeck wrote: > Okay, before I take a chance on spending the money... > > Does anyone know if the coolant hoses for a Tiico will...
• Re: FI hose and clamps source
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 2008 18:30:19 -0700
  ...It'll definitely slide on easier than the correct hose. But why not use the correct hose? Cheers, Jeff www.autostadtwest.com www.vanagonparts...
• Re: melting lower thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 14:00:17 -0500
  ...hose kit that we can with this > being a combination of VW hoses, aftermarket hoses, and silicone hoses > when necessary." > > I realize some hoses...
• Re: mileage down after fuel hose change
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:09:14 -0400
  I suspect that your mechanic moved the distributor timing setting to change the hoses.When he set it back,he did it manually ,without...
• Re: Happy Holidays to all, and to all a question about hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:24:34 -0600
  Remember that Alan is looking for a diesel vanagon hose, not a waterboxer hose. Jim On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM...
• syncro - heater hose abrasion heads up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:55 -0700
  On the weekend, whilst relaxing under the van :) I noticed a shiny section of the heater hose right above the inverted U shaped bracket...
• Radiator hose confusion and heater hose disorientation
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 09:32:58 -0800
  ...One is, the two large radiator hoses that run across the engine compartment, they are "stacked" on top one and a bottom one. The...
• Re: Changing out fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 10:44:15 -0600
  If you'rre talking about the two rubber hoses out each side, each hose has a regular hose clamp. Pinch one off with vise...
• Re: Zip Ties Everywhere (& heater hose in place of coolant pipes results)
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:27:48 EST
  ...I used 1" hose red heater hose in place of the pipes. The hose is the same size as the factory pipe. If I...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 23:52:47 -0700
  ...This was obviously due to a slightly loose clamp. (much like a radiator hose clamp replacement, I should have re-checked all fuel hose...
• Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 May 2009 23:58:09 -0500
  ...BTDT!! There are two short hoses with 90 degree bends that fit to the oil cooler. Both of these hoses have different sized ends...
• Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  If you look at the ETKA the hose that connects the injector rails and other stuff on the engine is not the same as...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:07:12 -0700
  ...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: Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:13:26 -0400
  On 8/28/2012 7:49 PM, Larry Alofs wrote: > Large sidecutters, small screw driver, icepick, whatever... > > Has anyone actually seen a hose fail...
• mystery hose disconnected
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:50:57 -0700
  I have a hose that is disconnected, and I don't know where it is supposed to connect. One hose comes off the front...
• Speaking of A/C - barrier hoses source?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:08:07 -0700
  Does anyone know of a vendor who offers barrier hoses for Vanagon A/C? Or do you have to have these custom made? (Barrier...
• Re: Cooling system overhaul?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:27:11 -0700
  > > > Is it a reasonable thing to do? How many of you folks have done this? > After discovering several hidden coolant hose "time bombs" while...
• Coolant hoses for '84 NLA - what are people using?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:19:52 -0400
  I'm planning on replacing my cooalnt hoses on my '84 Westy (with metal coolant pipes running to the radiator). The two big hoses...
• Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:35:16 -0500
  I'm sure there is a tool to remove and reinstall VW factory hose clamps but what is it? And where could I get...
• Re: Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:32:52 -0500
  ...I cheated a little by leaving the old heater hoses in, but I carry a 'bypass kit' (short length of heater hose, two clamps...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:06:31 -0400
  ...plastic firewall fitting, then a two inch hose, then the >> plastic >> black fuel line . >> >> right where it goes from hose to plastic line, with...
• coolant renewal/flushing procedures (james lu)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 May 94 20:54:36 CDT
  ...Disconnect one of them, turn on the garden hose (see #3) for two minutes, then re-connect this hose. Disconnect the other large hose...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 May 2017 09:21:17 -0700
  ...I'll be viewing the new hose soon and may be able to check hose specs online then. I *think* this new hose has...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:31:44 -0400
  I have Gates hose from CarQuest and it is 1/4 in, which is 6.35 mm inner opening diameter vs. the needed 7mm...
• '87 Syncro Rear diff lock vacuum source?
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 02:48:09 MST
  ...The hose from that valve tees into a large plastic hose on the left frame rail; that tee is not plugged up. I tried...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:49:11 -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...