Date:         Sat, 31 May 2003 08:49:34 -0700
Reply-To:     wilden1@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Breather hose ripoff !!!!
Comments: To: hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM
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The cheap nearly, lifetime fix.
One length 3/4" electrical conduit.
Two pieces 3/4" ID heater hose 1.5" long.
4 Bundle ties.
The heater hose is installed on each end of the conduit and becomes
couplers to the engine breather and AFM.
I can send a picture for anyone that can't get the picture.

Stan Wilder


On Sat, 31 May 2003 09:06:45 -0400 "R. Hotchkiss"
<hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM> writes:
> Did it 6 years ago, then replaced it again this year as even though
> it was
> still good.  When I first bought my van, the original VW hose was
> hard and
> broken and the van stalled (VW couldn't figure it out, previous
> owner
> replaced lots of FI stuff and ignition stuff).  Cheap fix, even if I
> had to
> do it every 6 months, it's still cheaper.
>
> Richard Hotchkiss
> http://www.hotstrings-inc.com
>
>
>
> > From: JonR <jon.hathaway@verizon.net>
> > Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 09:03:18 -0400
> > To: "R. Hotchkiss" <hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM>
> > Subject: Re: Breather hose ripoff !!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > "R. Hotchkiss" wrote:
> >
> >> Gee, I just went to my FLAPS and got 3/4 inch hose .  I think it
> cost me
> >> $1.50.
> >>
> >
> > you'll be lucky if it lasts 6-9 months...  BTDT
> >
> > this is the actual VW oe breather hose @ $32 a meter
> >
> > JonR
> >
>
>

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