I like to do this job with water pump replacement. Loosening the oil cooler
really helps. Replace that O-ring between the cooler and case while there.
With the big WP feed pipe out there is plenty of room. Note the two elbow
hoses are different. Originally they used a crimp clamp on the pipe and the
spring clamps on the cooler.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Edward Maglott
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: replacing hoses on oil cooler

        Looks like that will be my next task on my 2.1 w/ AT and AC.  Seems
like I remember people saying to cut the hoses and remove the oil cooler to
do it?  Any other critical tips?  Is it worth (or
necessary) dismounting the AC compressor to get some access from the top?

Thanks,
Edward