replace all plastic parts that have not already been replaced that you
can.  and use the spring clamps, as already said.  if you are not skilled,
get a pro to do the work.  some of the hoses are boogers.  this is not like
replacing the two hoses that an ordinary engine has.

On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 11:14 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> To make removal of old hoses easier, use something narrow (small
> phillips head screwdriver?) to lift hose a little, spray some wd40,
> work tool around to help fluid to seep in. Some would cut off the old
> hoses but some may be good to keep as spares or give to someone who
> has a van with really old hoses.
>
> The pipe/hose under the crank pulley can be tricky. There should be
> tips on that in archives. If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily
> pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip and paint them, if
> needed. I used a hight temp rated spray paint on mine.
>
> Will you be replacing the coolant "tower" manifold and plastic nipple
> at passenger side head?
>
> Neil.
>
> On 4/6/20, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Here goes nothing -- I got all the hoses and bits from Go Westy; and I am
> > getting ready to make the change...
> >
> > Does anyone have any tips, recommendations, warnings or comments to make?
>
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> VE7TBN
>
> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>
> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>