Date:         Tue, 5 Mar 2002 18:22:19 GMT
Reply-To:     dmc@CYBURBAN.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Subject:      Coolant Hose Life Expectancy

> What are general life expectancy's for the hoses in a van, coolant
> primarily. Bentley doesn't say anything about how often those should be
> replaced or I just didn't read carefully. I guess it would also depend on
> enviroment and other factors. Are people changing hoses out at set
> intervals?
>
It probably depends on the prevailing climate and where the hose is located.
Hoses exposed to road crud deteriorate faster, e.g. the long hoses under the passenger
side.
In my case, my 1987 has had only one hose go and that went because it rubbed against
something. When I replaced it I surrounded it with white plastic corrugated 'bilge pump'
hose.
I'm going to do the same when I replace the long hoses under the van.

- David ('87
Wolfsburg)

---------------------------------------------
This message was sent using Endymion MailMan.
This service is provided by Cyburban LINK.