Hi Richard,

        I’m used to doing things on my own but don’t hesitate for a consult.  I can remove and clean surfaces then either in person or by video have someone inspect before I put all back together.  Sometimes I miss things visually, but sometimes I can feel things that need attention that others don’t see. 

I love finding VW van tasks and upgrades that I can do myself!

Eric 

> On Nov 6, 2022, at 11:57 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> 
> Eric, I really appreciate your "gung-ho" spirit....it encourages all of us.  But replacing all the hoses, even for a sighted guy, seems to be an immense task.  The problem is:  that little piece of gunk or corrosion on one of the hose connections.  If missed, will mean a leak; then that leads to more work, more coolant, more pressure testing, etc.  Not to discourage you....but I don't want you to get in over your head.  And eyes.  Maybe time to call in the pros.
> 
>    On Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 08:46:18 AM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:  
> 
> Hi Bruce,
> 
>         I sort of thought that, if I have to get into this I might as well just get it done.  This is especially tempting if I can do the work myself.  I have a heated garage and planned on bringing in the 84 anyway to work on this winter. 
> 
> But, Having never done this I wanted to check the list for any difficult parts I might need help with.  If it is basically undoing clamps and hoses and replacing with new ones I should be good.  I just don’t want to get to some strange connector that needs a fancy tool or something like that.  Coolant doesn’t bother me and I can clean up a messs. 
> I’m beginning to become a fan of spring clamps as well. 
> 
> So anyone got tips on the process or the materials? 
> 
> What parts fail most often? 
> What kits have served folks well? 
> This is a 1.9 set up.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 6, 2022, at 9:58 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Eric -
>> 
>> I think that many folks upgrade the 2 long plastic pipes that run from
>> front to back with stainless steel or aluminum replacements.  Then you need
>> to decide whether it is worth buying silicone hoses over rubber - a bit
>> more expensive however considered a bit more durable.
>> 
>> I have replaced as much stock plastic coolant parts with steel or aluminum
>> and renewed easy to remove / repair hoses with rubber and more difficult
>> repair hoses with  silicone.  Others might have another strategy in
>> relation to replacing hoses being exposed to engine bay and exhaust heat.
>> 
>> If you have the time and are not afraid of coolant dripping everywhere -
>> most hoses are fairly straight forward.  Van Cafe sell the silicone hoses
>> and kits.
>> 
>> Bruce
>> 
>> On Sunday, November 6, 2022, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Recently Mark described changing out coolant lines.
>>> 
>>> My stock set up 84 blew lines from reservoir to H pipe  I’m replacing
>>> those.
>>> 
>>> But, this makes me really wonder if the van is telling me the coolant
>>> lines are tired.
>>> 
>>> Is the stock set up in a 84 something I could change out on my own?
>>> 
>>> Usually if I have parts that match up I can put things back together.
>>> 
>>> But, are there tricky parts I need to be aware of?
>>> 
>>> Also what is a affordable kit for a 84 stock set up?  I want reliable for
>>> the next 50,000miles or so.
>>> 
>>> List participants description of the job and parts recommendation greatly
>>> appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 84 Wwstfalia
>>> 
>