Try Van Cafe. Also inquire of other list vendors.

John
On May 1, 2016 12:23, "John Lauterbach" <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com> wrote:

> Hello John
>
> Where does one get the "new formed silicone hoses"?
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From*: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM
> <John%20Rodgers%20%3cjrodgers113@GMAIL.COM%3e>>
> Reply-to: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
> *To*: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> *Subject*: Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
> *Date*: Sun, 1 May 2016 06:58:19 -0500
>
> The only pulley that has to come off is the coolant pump pulley and it is a
> split type or two part pulley. It's a bit of a cantankerous job, but can be
> done. The cross over pipe that goes under the 3 groove pulley is made to
> slide out and then back in, but man, you have to stand on your left foot,
> set your jaw just right, and make sure yor hair is combed to the left to
> get it out and back in. But it is doable. Once you have ever done this pump
> replacement you''l never forget how.
>
> I did mine in my driveway.
>
> Be sure you have new formed silicone hoses that attach to tthe pump,
> because this is one job you don't want to have to repeat anytime soon!
>
> John
>
> John
> On May 1, 2016 00:34, "Gabriel Hourtouat" <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I must change my coolant pump.  (Confirmed by inspection with a mirror.)
> >
> > Bentley isn't too much help.
> >
> > I looked up some Gerry archives -- I laughed, I cried, we were one.  I have
> > a pump from one of our esteemed list members; but no new hoses or plastic
> > pipes, etc.
> >
> > Any tips?
> >
> > I don't have the special tool to get the 3-groove pulley off (page 19.35).
> >
> > Dreadfull,
> > Gabby
> > 1986 Westy 2.1 WBX (2 wheel drive)
> >
>
>