Before cutting, take the time to layout  the new ones and match them to the
old ones as the bends are a bit tricky and the S/S ones are not identical,
as I recall.  The new ones are not a slip in fit either, there was a lot of
twisting coaxing and re-dos to get the right arrangement.  Be sure your
hoses will fit at all ends  ( 8 ) .  Keep the dirt out of your eyes and the
coolant out of your ears and good luck.

Dave Creasy
'85 Westy
'93 EVMV
'98 Beetle
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From: "B Feddish" <uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:52 AM
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: Replacing long coolant lines

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> One of my long metal coolant hoses is badly rusted.  I am planning to go
> to MA in less than 2 weeks and I want to replace them before I go.  I
> ordered the last set in stock at BD yesterday and should be in my driveway
> today.  They are the type that are separated so they can be installed
> without removing the gas tank.  Anyway, are these pretty intiutive to
> install? I have not found any websites other than
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Stainless-Replacement-Pipes191.htm which
> basically says "yeah, I put them in." Any tips would be appreciated.
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> Also, I take it I'll be removing the old ones with a sawsall?
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> I'll try to film this install if anyone is interested.
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> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
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