Hi Warren,
I'm not familiar with your project, but I'd certainly recommend replacing
the water pump if you don't know it's history.  It's one more thing that can
really ruin your day.

Tom Salicos
'87 Westy Syncro
'76 Bug daily driver

----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 6:05 PM
Subject: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?

> Hi guys,
>
> Many of you know that I'm replacing the engine, clutch assembly, and
tranny in Billy Bones, my 88 Westy. I don't want to spend a bundle on those
components and then neglect all of the real problems of the wbx engins; the
coolant situation.  So, I'm thinking of replacing every coolant hose from
bumper to bumper.  However, I gotten seveal quotes that have indicated that
it will cost me near $500 for all of the water lines.  That's a lot of cash.
However, ever problem I've ever had on a WBX has been coolant related.  I
know I ought to replace all of those lines in the engine compartment, but
what about all of those from say the tranny forward?  Help me out here.  I'm
quickly spiraling toward broke on this project, but I do want dependability.
>
> Warren
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones" (in dry dock)
> 87 GL