Hi List,

On my '89 Syncro wasserboxer, there is a two or so inch coolant hose that goes from just under the thermostat housing (at least I think it is the thermo housing) and goes aft to connect with a metal coolant line.� This short piece of hose is leaking right where it attaches to the thermo housing.

It is odd because on the aft end it is hooked to an about 1/2 inch metal line, but then stretches out over a much bigger port (3/4 or so) on the thermo housing end.

I had a whole bunch of work done by my local VW experts last week and one of the tasks was to flush the coolant and replace the thermostat.� Is it possible they replaced the thermostat housing� (looks new) and forced the 2 inch piece on to the wrong thermo housing?� Or does it sound just like a bad piece of hose that must be replaced.

We're getting into the Florida summer, so this is important to fix quick even though the leak is small now.

Thanks a lot,

Anthony
'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)