Hmm..... .  I have the same oil cooler (not a Synchro though).  No problem
with hoses and engine tin.  ???  mcneely

On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 8:26 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> hi Gabriel,
>
> the very first one I installed 7 years ago and per Chris Corkin
> instructions I have the choices of not putting back on the tin or cutting
> off the forward (front) portion of it.. since it's for a Syncro I didn't
> cut it off but put it back anyway but it's a very very tight fit. Later on
> I ordered a longer set of hoses (2 additional inches) and replace the hoses
> because the short ones interfere with the OEM cruise control apparatus.
> Later on I ordered a few more oil cooler kits for my other vanagons with
> specific request with longer hoses. Since longer hoses are not part of his
> standard production his has to custom made for me... so if you order one
> you have to make a request for your application.
>
> hope this help
>
> dan
>
> On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 8:02 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Dan,
> > Looking at your link,
> > http://www.vanistan.com/oil_cooler_kits.html
> >
> > It seems that the OEM push rod tube cover would not fit over top of those
> > blue hoses.
> >
> > Is it a fact that the tin cannot be re-installed?
> >
> > And is that no big deal -- the tin is not necessary?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 2:18 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > regarding extra oil cooler I use Vanistan oil cooler kit on all my vans
> > >
> > > http://www.vanistan.com/oil_cooler_kits.html
> > >
> >
>