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Re: '85 Coolant Hoses
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:05:06 -0800
...Mark Jay Brown wrote: > I just pulled the main coolant hoses off my '85 Westy and noticed that there > is a white plastic covering...
Re: AC does loses freon
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 3 Oct 2008 22:40:49 -0400
...I'd recommend > that you just do the conversion first, and then wait to see how well > it holds, before changing the hoses, due...
Re: Removing the rear heater
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 11 Apr 2004 21:31:10 EDT
...Connect the hoses to a tubing nipple secured by hose clamps. Remove the hose pinch clamps. In other words, shunt the rear heater circuit...
Rear Heater Core Hoses
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Sat, 11 Apr 1998 10:59:05 PDT
Does anyone know the correct lengths and diameter for the rear heater core hoses. This would save much time. Jason Yasment '84 Westy '98...
Alt. hoses
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Mon, 5 Jul 1999 01:05:00 -0400
Does anyone know of a post describing alternative coolant hoses for 83.5 to 85 Vanagons? A local VW dealer wants $76 for the...
Re: Dimensions for A/C hoses
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:14:30 -0400
Raimund, do you want to fabricate these hoses yourself or are you looking for someone to make them up and send them to you...
Re: R rear heater blowout - stranded
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:12:08 -0400
So, some say joining the hoses prevents the engine from warming up adequately. Others say joining the hoses prevents the engine from cooling adequately...
Re: About those fuel hoses...
Historical mailing list - ---------------------
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:41:49 -0400
...W >> >> Benny boy wrote: >> >>> So i thought i bought good FI hoses 2 years ago, i had a good deal >>> on good >>> quality hoses...
Re: Recommendations, anyone?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:20:18 -0400
...Replace all > the coolant hoses, and all the fuel hoses. When you replace the fuel > hoses, make sure you eliminate the connector at the...
Looking for I4 conversion parts
Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:13:35 -0400
...I'm looking for the following parts: - cooling hoses - hydraulic hoses - air intake ducking Best regards. Gilles Turmel
Re: Need Help with NLA Coolant Hose project
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:04:45 -0700
...What I am looking for are hoses for the 82 diesel Vanagon > in the engine bay, and engine bay hoses for the 1.9l...
A/C Pillar 91GL
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:25:56 -0500
Happy Frydaye! VC-Need to inspect and leak check the a/c hoses in the DS rear pillar. Got a local source for the...
What's up with radiator hoses and tire size???
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:03:14 -0400
Hey Van Pilots, On '86 and up Vanagons, the two hoses from the radiator to the long plastic pipes have different part #s for...
Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 May 2009 18:51:34 -0700
you might appreciate knowing that the plastic parts fail too, not just hoses. Top on that list is the thermostat housing.... In addition to...
Re: Maitenance Philosophy: Coolant Hoses
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 07:33:25 -0700
...I reccommend going to a FLAPS to try to match a few hoses, but sadly, you're going to have to go to the...
Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 11 Aug 2002 15:02:50 -0700
...From your experience, can I somehow change the >hoses without removing any hardware except for the >hoses and clips? I know it's not...
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: Coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 16:02:39 -0800
...Rodney Kindlund <rodney@RODKRAFTSTUDIO.COM> /or photos of the >re-routing of your hoses and the new manifold? I am >interested because I know...
Will Tiico coolant hoses fit an '82 diesel
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:28:09 -0500
...Does anyone know if the coolant hoses for a Tiico will fit a 1982 diesel? It'd really set my mind at ease to...
Hoses on fuel injectors
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 20:58:03 EDT
Hi, Are the small ( @2" ) rubber hoses that are attached to the fuel injectors replaceable?. Anybody had any success removing them? Thanks, Jeff in...
Re: broke down in Seattle
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:14:31 -0800
...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=267876&highlight=hoses From that thread: "I was not able to find stock radiator *hoses...
Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:32:28 -0500
...well, i can tell you that sometime, the old hoses are stronger than the new one. Same goes for Fuel line, extreme quality!!! (not...
Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 05:55:17 EST
...Hi all, I have an 84 water-cooled gas engine Vanagon that has been blowing coolant hoses one after another. First it was the...
Re: rear heater bypass ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 9 May 2013 12:34:24 -0700
Your ideas are correct, and the two hoses should not be connected, they should be blocked, or better.. entirely moved and the T's...
Re: A puzzling cooling sys. question...
Historical mailing list - k1cajun
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 00:52:28 -0500
...What has wheel size got to do with > > radiator hoses? > > Vanagons that were factory-equipped with alloys had deeper-dished holders > for the spare...
Rusty looking power steering metal hoses
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 15 Apr 2016 06:26:03 -0400
...Being under my Westy I noticed that the metal power steering hoses look fairly rusted. Is there a way to confirm that the hoses...
Help Ordering Parts
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 07:45:59 -0700
'Morning List, I am going to follow the advice of many Listees & change all the fuel line hoses in my '85 Westy. I am...
exhaust WHEN replacing coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:28:56 -0500
For those of you who have replaced all your coolant hoses in one shot: Would it be much easier to remove the exhaust system...
Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:29:01 -0500
At 02:04 PM 3/7/2013, raceingcajun wrote: >Hoses, crack and deteriorate from the inside out. And should be replaced >every 2 to...
Re: replacing hoses on oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 May 2011 23:45:22 -0400
...Note the two elbow hoses are different. Originally they used a crimp clamp on the pipe and the spring clamps on the cooler. Dennis...
Leaking Rear Heater
Historical mailing list - tim
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:25:27 -0500
...I would like to remove the core and just connect the hoses together. What if the ID of the hoses that go to the...
> missing hoses needed...
Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 12:39:33 -0600
can anyonehelp me out? i need to locate (and obtain) these hoses i'm missing. they are for an '86 syncro engine going into...
Rubber versus steel braided brake hoses
Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
Sat, 28 Jan 2006 06:03:30 -0800
...and a front steel braided brake hose for a 91 Vanagon??? I understand the front rubber hoses are 440 millimeters in length. Thanks Jaime
hose repair tape you are kidding, right?
Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:48:57 EDT
...out there is using any kind of repair kit for FI hoses?!?!?!? Hoses tend to age at the same rate throughout its length, and...
Need a expansion tank and hoses for '85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:08:19 EST
...I need the tank, cap, two short hoses, the black plastic piece that they attach to, and then the two longer hoses (one to...
Re: preventative maintenance
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:48:40 -0700
I"d think miles put on since then (heat cycles/exposure to fuel hoses) would be the larger factor in terms of hose wear...
Need "obsolete" and rare bleeder for 83.5
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 21:32:17 EDT
...It attaches to two small 3/8 inch take-off hoses off the large diameter hoses that pass across the front (front is front...
Re: plugging heater hoses
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:23:01 -0400
...plugging heater hoses >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 12:18 PM >>> I haven't had a rear heater for...
Re: Coolant Hoses
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:30:49 PDT
My vanagon is a 1991 model - Haven't replaced any hoses since I've owned it - just the water pump, and the sensor twice...
Checking your coolant hoses
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:05:47 -0500
Here's a link to Napa's website regarding checking your coolant hoses and some info about new EPDM rubber formulation that won't...
Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sun, 2 May 1999 18:08:40 PDT
...worth of hoses in your >engine > > > compartment, did you? And I didn't even replace the radiator hoses up >front > > > > > > or the hoses to...
Further advice on AC repair needed
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:01:51 -0700
...The mechanic says at least one of the hoses has a bad leak and must be repaired. He says the parts are no longer...
Re: Cooling system overhaul?
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:43:00 +0100
...the argument was the cost of all the little vw hoses and the many connections. did anyone else do s.th like this? paying...
Re: oil light
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:28:51 -0700
...Later on > I ordered a longer set of hoses (2 additional inches) and replace the hoses > because the short ones interfere with the OEM...
Re: Expansion tank bypass tube cracked
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Mon, 22 Nov 2004 11:52:59 -0800
Do not remove the the "H" Coupler and attach the hoses direct. Although the original design looks a bit screwy it is necessary for...
WTB:Diesel Vanagon starter ; Source for Diesel Vanagon coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sun, 16 Aug 1998 02:44:26 EDT
...Also,am I stuck with dealer prices on all of the diesel-specific coolant hoses,or is there a less expensive source?Thanks! Karl ~
Re: Happy Holidays to all, and to all a question about hoses
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:30:31 -0700
...Off the shelf hoses > I'd have sworn I had a copy but searched all over and couldn't find it. But > there is...
Re: 91 vanagon dripping coolant
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Nov 1996 19:23:01 -0800
...I >| don't see any leaks around the filler or upper hoses. Any advice? Check all your hoses on the engine. Though my van...
Re: coolant pipe replacement
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:48:58 -0600
Hi All, I am replacing all my coolant hoses (bought the hose kit) and need some advice. 1. the steel pipes are corroded at...
Re: Dimensions for A/C hoses
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:41:55 +0200
...The hoses are spliced with a short piece of Audi A6 hose incl aluminium piping, to connect to the V6 TDI compressor (which looks...
Re: What's up with radiator hoses and tire size???
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:24:29 -0400
...I don't think the manufacturer would change to narrower hoses only on models with alloy wheels due to cost considerations. Chris. On Tue...
Re: oil light
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:10:02 -0700
...Later on > I ordered a longer set of hoses (2 additional inches) and replace the hoses > because the short ones interfere with the OEM...
Re: Coolant pipes replacement
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:20:32 -0400
The marine hoses in question are far more thick then the orignal plastic so they most likly have some insulating effect but I doubt...
Re: Best German Fuel Hoses?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:59:34 +0000
...Actually the stock size is the best to use because you want the hoses to be tight. If you need help getting them in...
Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 9 Mar 2013 08:59:38 -0500
New hoses from BBT; http://blog.bbt4vw.com/2013/03/09/bbts-product-update/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A...
Re: saved by the flashing led, long, boring....
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:02:34 -0600
...Jealousy! I asked my mechanic here in Boulder about that--replacing all the hoses. He said that my hoses looked good, and besides, there...
BA6 & DA6 aux heaters
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:36:25 -0400
...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: Hot Foot well
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 1 Jul 2021 01:37:03 -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: Cooling System Bleeding
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:20:47 -0700
...Put the tank in, clamp the hoses to the new tank and then slowly > fill the tank with new coolant/distilled water mix. since...
Re: AC concerns
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 17:38:24 -0400
another point to make here is that the vanagon hoses , come apart from the inside out, which clogs up the system, just something else...