In a message dated 03/08/2006 3:19:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Hello  List,
I'm trying to get my hands on a hose to replace the one that goes  from the
oil tower to the throttle body elbow. My VW dealer can only get  the hose in
5 meter lengths for $25.  Anyone know where I can get just  the 8 inches or
so that I need?

Brian, this is one of the most common problems I  see here in my shop.  That
VW breather hose collapses with the engine  heat.  It was not the proper type
hose for the application.  I use  3/4" red heater hose from NAPA or any good
auto supply (FLAPS).  Cost  should be about 5 bucks !  It ill be hard to push
on the plastic breather  heater nipple, use some grease and chuck the fitting
in a vice for  leverage and it will go on.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
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