Sam,

I can't help you here, but whereas I recently replaced my longgggg
coolant hoses (radiator to engine) and posted a sort of meta-message of
various options, it occurs to me that we could pool our knowledge. So
let me/us know what you learn (this goes for anybody on the list, of
course), and I'll whip up a web page for '83-1/2 - '85 Vanagons that
will aspire to include replacement recommendations for ALL coolant hoses
& pipes, similar to the '85-'91 info. I'll post the page myself, and
solicit corrections/observations/additions from the list, but I'd like
to have the page "mirrored," or at least linked, on a more centralized
site (vanagon.com FAQ, perhaps??).

BTW--re: my loongggg coolant hoses--I ended up using high-quality rubber
coolant hoses, similar to Gates "green stripe" hoses, 1-1/4 inch ID,
instead of the copper piping I had mentioned in my last post to the list
on this subject. They sure look strong--I will put the details/photos on
the web page.

-George
Fitchburg, MA
83-1/2 Wet Westy, Ex-Superfund site, 177K+

> Date:    Tue, 13 Jul 1999 09:53:32 +0000
> From:    Sam Scholten <scholten1@MARSHALL.EDU>
> Subject: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
>
> I was wondering if anyone has a lead on '83-'85 cooling hoses for the
> engine compartment. About a year and a half ago, I asked around and
> found out that I could only get these from the dealer. Has this changed?
>
> Also, there was a message posted to the list eons ago by someone who
> substituted Chevy hoses for VW ones in their 2.1L Wasserboxer. Has
> anyone tried something similar for the 1.9? I doubt that anyone can find
> a substitute for many of the hoses, such as the two that wrap around the
> top of the engine near the front, among others. However, if at least I
> can sub a few hoses, I can save some cash and still get some good
> quality hoses.
>
> I'm in nomail mode, so please reply to all recipients. Thanks in
> advance!
>
> Best,
> Sam
>
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