Hi folks,

        I think this is only for the 2.1? 

When Dennis installed a GW 2.3 engine I believe he had to create this for the 2.1 cooling system as mine was originally 1.9.  And, my 84 stock set up doesn’t seem to have  hoses around the bay.  It is clear. 

Eric Caron 
84 and 85 Westfalias.

> On Jan 3, 2023, at 3:31 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> There are 2 versions and I have both... one in a clear plastic tube and one
> in black metal... I guess the plastic one cracks with time so VW replaced
> it with the metal one.
> 
> Thanks Gene... the link shows how to replace the not available part anymore.
> 
> On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 12:00 AM Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> They call it Coolant Bleed Ring
>> 
>> https://gowesty.com/products/coolant-bleed-ring-replacement-kit?_pos=65&_sid=4c2525077&_ss=r
>> 
>> gp
>> 
>> ‘87 T3
>> ‘81 R65
>> ‘61 TR3
>> 
>> From: Greg McKinney
>> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 11:01 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
>> 
>> Hoping someone can help me for the name of the part or parts.
>> 
>> It's the plastic tube that runs under the edge of the engine cover and
>> connects the coolant system to the bleeder valve at the back of the engine
>> compartment.  I've seen a link to a kit to replace it on here before, but I
>> can't remember the name to look it up.  I think it was to a page on GoWesty
>> or Vanagain, but need a name to look it up.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> GregM
>> 
>> '90 Carat
>>