>>>>Hello all,

I am planning to order a cooling hose kit for my 85 Vanagon from one of the
vendors. My question is: What else should I replace while I am at it? Your
help will be appreciated. Thanks

Alfred 85 Westy <<<<<

Hi Alfred, change water pump, thermostat, temp sender (the blue one).
Remove radiator and check / flush this one, check the rear rad heather for
leak, change the o-ring.
Check all metal cooling line / tube for heavy corosion.

Unless the pump is NEW or at most a year old, change this one.

Cheers, Ben
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