After you get that clamp off you will need to get in there some how to get
that cooked on hoe off. If it is a plastic nipple (many 90-91) you should
also plan on replacing it when it cracks so you will need to get in there.
Had it previously been replaced with the newer dealer hose and either the
squeeze or spring clamps you probably wouldn't be servicing it. The proper
hose is very soft so be sure to use good clamps. The one at the coolant ring
should be a removable clamp such as screw or spring since it needs to be
removed for replacing the power steering belt.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
JRodgers
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 11:23 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Riddle me this!

Why is it - that the PO, Garage Mechanic, or Whomever - when repairing or
replacing where hoses and clamps are concerned always manage to get the
screw/bolt head turned in a direction that one cannot a screwdriver, nut
driver nor socket on it to tighten or loosen it without having to take half
the engine apart???

I have to replace small dia. hose that goes from the coolant ring around the
engine bay to the rear of the right head on my WBX. Somebody clearly had the
belts off, the PS pump off, and the cast aluminum power steering pump mount
off the engine when they connected the hose - and they did not pay attention
to how anyone could get at it once the accessories were mounted. The clamp
screw - if pointed down - would be easily reached from down under with a
long screwdriver - had it been so aligned!!

Grrrr!!

John