No doubt, but they are apparently NLA.  The VC hoses look like they are cut
from a length of 1" hose:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1427603303894/page_652_440/cooling-hose-the
rmostat-to-cyl-see-description.html 

This will be at least the third water pump on this rig, and the spring
clamps are long gone. My experience is 1.9 pumps last about 80k and my van
has 150k+ (speedo cable was broken when I bought it), so I'm due. I'll see
if I can find some 1" EDPM hose I can buy by the foot.

Or maybe not: http://www.grainger.com/product/GATES-Heater-Hose-5NDF1
$6.90/ft.  I guess if the VC stuff is EDPM I'll buy it, but I'll keep
looking. That little hose to the head really gets cooked, and I think it's
been responsible for many a meltdown. 

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 3:55 PM
To: 'Stuart MacMillan'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: 1.9 water pump replacement question

From the factory they were special. This is a molded hose designed to be
clamped. Cut hoses do not clamp properly throughout their length.  Going
cheap may get you the fun of dealing with them before the next water pump.
Try a local NAPA. The better ones can get most of the IMC stuff and while
may cost a little more you won�t have the shipping. Also note VW also went
to the spring clamps on these hoses also. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 1:41 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 1.9 water pump replacement question

I�ve always replaced the two short hoses connecting to the water pump when
replacing the pump, but I can only find them from Van Caf� for $11 each.
$50+ with shipping for about 6� of hose seems excessive.  Is there something
special about these, or can I find hose at NAPA that will work?  One of them
gets a lot of exhaust heat.

 

Stuart