Yes, VW now supplies the spring clamps for that connection also. My bet
is that if there is a leak there, the cause is the tube end failing and
the end is working its way out. Take the hose off and inspect the
condition of that plastic pipe. Check all 4.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of John P. Stoneback
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 12:17 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 2.1 coolent hose clamps

Dennis,

Do you happen to know if this includes the clamps which connect
above the spare tire to the plastic lines running under the van? I
believe mine are not spring clamps and I have a minor leak where the
rubber has slid on the plastic. I was planning to just push it back on
and
tighten the clamp. To replace the clamp, I will loose lots of coolant.

Do you know if the part numbers for the new clamps are posted somewhere
or
will any spring clamps do?

John
'89 Westy

Date:    Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:26:50 -0400
From:    Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject: Re: 2.1 hose price deal

While you are replacing all these hoses, get the proper clamps. VW has
superceded most of them to the spring clamp style. Allows for expansion.
Especially important on the plastic connections.

Dennis
                                        John P. Stoneback
                                        Computer Science Program
                                        Moravian College
                                        Bethlehem, PA  USA  18018

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