> On 4/19/05 13:17, "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> wrote:
>
>> What's the difference between the "vanagon with factory alloy wheels" front
>> radiator hose, and the regular one? My van came with steel wheels, but now
>> I have aftermarket alloys and I don't seem to have any trouble with the
>> original hose. I'm about to spend a whole bunch of money on new hoses, and
>> I don't want to spend more for that extra-special "alloy wheel hose" if I
>> don't have to...
>>
>>> remeber kids..if your vanagon burns white smoke....you could be the "New
>>> Pope"
>>
>> Man, when I snapped a head stud at 60mph and 6 liters of coolant sprayed
>> out on my exhaust pipe in under 10 seconds, I was "new poping" like crazy...
>>
>> John Bange
>> '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
>> 9 months owned - $11144 "invested"
>
> The hose had a different bend in it to clear the tire and not rub against it
> or get crimped by it when raised.

UH OH! Is this the case for earlier wasserboxers too?  I am getting ready to
put some alloys I got from listee John C. on my 84 Westy, & didn't realize
this could be a problema?

TIA,

Tom Buese