Date:         Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:55:36 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
Comments: To: "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU>
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If you can swing it, replace them all. Putting it off is not worth
losing an engine. Or being stranded in the middle of nowhere and trying
to get a hose fixed. BTDT.!

Be ABSOLUTELY sure you replace the fuel injection hoses and the short
hoses on the injectors themselves. . Lots of vans have burned up due to
neglect, and you sure dont want that to happen.

Warren.K.Lail-1 wrote:

>Hi guys,
>
>Many of you know that I'm replacing the engine, clutch assembly, and tranny in Billy Bones, my 88 Westy. I don't want to spend a bundle on those components and then neglect all of the real problems of the wbx engins; the coolant situation.  So, I'm thinking of replacing every coolant hose from bumper to bumper.  However, I gotten seveal quotes that have indicated that it will cost me near $500 for all of the water lines.  That's a lot of cash.  However, ever problem I've ever had on a WBX has been coolant related.  I know I ought to replace all of those lines in the engine compartment, but what about all of those from say the tranny forward?  Help me out here.  I'm quickly spiraling toward broke on this project, but I do want dependability.
>
>Warren
>88 Westy "Billy Bones" (in dry dock)
>87 GL
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