Nice thanks Neil .
There seems to be tons of info there.
I shall read everything on those pages.

Have a good day!

MS

On 2012-03-10, at 11:47, "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> This might be obvious, but would suggest using a WBX radiator and hoses.
> New if possible. And FWIW, the 1.9 cooling system works fine for me. I'm
> NOT running AC.
> 
> There is info (PN's) in the archives on (Gates?) hoses that can be used for
> long pipes to rad.
> 
> image of OEM hoses and Gates hoses I used:
> https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wJhv6W0_0xA/TAmkAcWNM4I/AAAAAAAADLU/-b-sdwMOpEk/s640/NAPA%252520and%252520Vanagon%252520Front%252520Rad%252520Hoses.jpg
> 
> The Gates hose in bottom of shot needs to be cut, but that should be
> obvious with parts in hand. Be sure to have the long pipe orientation
> correct. They can be installed in reverse. No, don't ask.   < grin >   In
> my case, this put one of the hoses too close to the spare tire.
> 
> Here's my page on cooling system parts I used. Some of this info may be
> useful for you. YMMV as usual.   ;)
> 
> http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/partsyouneed
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Mr.mds <mds_1976@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>>> So I guess now I need to put a list together of all the diesel van parts
>> that I'm going to require... Any help on acquiring them would be
>> appreciated!
>> 
> 
> 
> --
> Neil n
> 
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
> 
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> 
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
> 
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines