Uh, Oh. That's why my dealer is having such a hard time getting the replacement for me. They've ordered the "B" part, which was supposed to supercede the original, which lead me to believe that it is a reinforced replacement. Can you post a URL of a picture of the part you got, or email me a picture? That part has always been a Achilles heel of the 1.9L cooling system. I've been through three of them myself, all failing exactly the way you described.
On 10/3/01 7:48 PM, "Richard Ferguson" <fergusrh@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Dear Volks, > I'm having a difficult time replacing the Double T Piece 1.9L Vanagon > part #025 121 438 for my 85 Westie. It left me stranded on the side of > the freeway last week and now it seems VW has discontinued the part!!! > The Bus Depot has had it backordered for six weeks and the dealer was > sent a part called 025 121 438B that looked nothing like what I need > and certainly could not function as a replacement. The part I need is a > flange piece that goes between the coolant reservoir and the hoses that > circulate the coolant. It looks like a big H or a "double T." Why would > VW discontinue this? I have a 2.1 rebuilt engine in my van...it has not > affected the coolant system tho which is still the one for 1.9. Will I > have to upgrade to an 86 coolant reservoir & hoses? Is this possible? > My part developed a hairline split along the middle but not on the > seam! Strange on such a heavy plastic part I would think. > Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions, > Rick > 85 Westie > _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 99 A3 Jetta TDI 85GL with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid, 00 Kid 52 House |
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