David Brodbeck wrote:
> Okay, before I take a chance on spending the money...
>
> Does anyone know if the coolant hoses for a Tiico will fit a 1982 diesel?
> It'd really set my mind at ease to be able to replace those NLA coolant
> hoses of unknown age.  (And carry the old ones as spares, of course.)
>

I've never seen a Tiico conversion in person, but judging by the
pictures and descriptions on their web site, the hoses will not work on
a 1982 diesel Vanagon.  Tiico advertises that their conversion will fit
any Vanagon from 83.5-91.  If so, they would have to be using 2
different types of hoses, one for the 83-85 engines with the steel
coolant pipes, and a different hose set for the 86+ engines with the
plastic pipes.  The 1982 diesel coolant pipes and hoses are unique and
incompatible with later models.

Mike Snow