If you surround them then how can you visually inspect them later ???
Something to think about.

Sean Garrett
1981 Westy (his)
1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
sean.garrett@asu.edu

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave M [mailto:dmc@CYBURBAN.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 11:22 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
>
>
> > What are general life expectancy's for the hoses in a van, coolant
> > primarily. Bentley doesn't say anything about how often
> those should be
> > replaced or I just didn't read carefully. I guess it would
> also depend on
> > enviroment and other factors. Are people changing hoses out at set
> > intervals?
> >
> It probably depends on the prevailing climate and where the
> hose is located.
> Hoses exposed to road crud deteriorate faster, e.g. the long
> hoses under the passenger
> side.
> In my case, my 1987 has had only one hose go and that went
> because it rubbed against
> something. When I replaced it I surrounded it with white
> plastic corrugated 'bilge pump'
> hose.
> I'm going to do the same when I replace the long hoses under the van.
>
> - David ('87
> Wolfsburg)
>
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