Date:         Sat, 22 Nov 2003 02:57:40 +0000
Reply-To:     Chris DeLong <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris DeLong <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 88 thermostat leak
Comments: To: mikeped@SHAW.CA
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Ok well just to give you some insight, the VW spring clamps are better than
the screw type clamps in two ways. 1. the screw clamp cuts into the hose
eventually. 2. the spring clamp expands and cotracts, thus allowing maximum
clamping force without shortening the life of the hose.

But I will admit that removing and installing the spring clamp can be a
bitch if you dont have the sepcial tool. On that same note; with the special
tool it takes less time to remove the clamp and it doesnt have a problem
with the screw seizing.

The o-ring goes on top :)



Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.367.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA





>From: Mike Pedersen <mikeped@SHAW.CA>
>Reply-To: Mike Pedersen <mikeped@SHAW.CA>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: 88 thermostat leak
>Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:34:28 -0800
>
>I just changed out the waterpump on an '88 automatic. Also changed some
>hoses, t-stat, and both temp senders.  Upon startup, the waterpump to
>thermostat housing hose was leaking. Fixed that with some "real" stainless
>steel Tridon hoseclamps, not the useless green VW ones.  It was also
>leaking at the joint at the t-stat housing body to housing top.  There was
>not an o-ring in there when I took it apart, but a little geeking around on
>the net indicates that one (or two) should be present. I know it's a ~$1
>part, but no, I'm not going to buy one from the local VW parts department
>or list vendors, since time is of the essence.  ( I live in an place where
>it takes two ferries to get here, and there ain't no local VW dealer.)  Can
>someone tell me if the ring goes on the top or bottom of the t-stat.  My
>guess is top.  If any one has a spare (034 121 119) could you tell me what
>the I.D and thickness is?  Also if there are any painted coloured bands on
>it.  (This may help indicated o-ring material, buna or nitrile).
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mike Pedersen
>Powell River, BC

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