Hey thanks.

I had read in archives that the all red hose was weaker than all black.

Didn't know there was a red w/black stripe 5/8" hose.

I'll double check with local FLAPS guy to make sure.

Neil.

On 3/29/07, Allen Hill <route66rider@knology.net> wrote:
> FWIW,
> There are generally two grades of 5/8 inch straight run heater hose.  The
> thicker wall is usually red with a black stripe in color while the thinner
> (and cheaper) is black in color.
>
>
>
> Route 66 Rider!
> Ramon Hill
> Live Long and Be Free
>
>
> On 3/28/07, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> > Only 82 watercooled had the heater valve in the cabin next to the
> > glovebox. Later years have it behind the radiator, a PITA to work with
> > at times.
> >
> > The molded hoses are best since kinks will likely occur in straight
> > hose contorted like it will need to be.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > neil wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > > Doing what I can to get my van ready for water cooled conversion.
> > >
> > > At this stage, (dash off, air/heat box ready) I may install heater
> > > hose now.
> > >
> > > Obviously it's easier to connect heater hose to core with dash off.
> > > But.....
> > >
> > > Can heater hose be replaced with dash on?
> > >
> > > (pretty sure it can be, but I didn't see in Bentley)
> > >
> > > In archive I read of people using FLAPS black 5/8" hose to connect
> > > to heater core.
> > >
> > > Do I need to use the shorter molded hoses from heater core to valve
> > > etc. AND the FLAPS stuff, or can I just use the FLAPS stuff from
> > > core to valve etc.?
> > >
> > > Bentley appears to show the heat control valve in the cabin. Was
> > > this a change in model years? I thought the valve was installed
> > > below
> > > (outside) the sheet metal.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any info!
> > >
> > > --
> > > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
> > >
> > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>

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Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

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