> My question is that since I doubt that most of the Vanagons have had all > their hoses replaced ever, is there certain hoses that tend to fail more > than others in the system? Not from experience... BUT... Likely all the hoses in the engine compartment would be suspect... especially the ones bent at drastic angles.... My thought is that the rubber decomposes with heat... and a drastic bend just adds more stress. Bill |
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