Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 00:53:43 -0500
Reply-To: Ron Sem <vwbuspilot@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Ron Sem <vwbuspilot@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
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<P>Tim's reply is excellent.</P>
<P>Heed it, truely.</P>
<P>Ron Semko, Orlando, Fla. (the mouse trap for people)<BR><BR></P></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>From: TJ Hannink <TJHANNINK@YAHOO.COM>
<DIV></DIV>Reply-To: TJ Hannink <TJHANNINK@YAHOO.COM>
<DIV></DIV>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
<DIV></DIV>Subject: Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
<DIV></DIV>Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:25:45 -0800
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<DIV></DIV>Compare the cost of replacing all the lines in the comfort of your garage with the cost of repairing one $10.00 hose on the road while you are on your vacation.
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<DIV></DIV>Don't forget about the plastic pieces in the system either like the coolant distributor, thermostat housing and the main lines running to the radiator. If one of those breaks, the system will lose coolant very rapidly increasing the chances of burning up your new motor.
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<DIV></DIV>At a minimum, I would replace all the hard and soft parts in the main coolant loop and the small hoses near the oil cooler and water pump that are really difficult to get to after everything is buttoned back up.
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<DIV></DIV>Good luck,
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<DIV></DIV>Tim
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<DIV></DIV>"Warren.K.Lail-1" <WLAIL@OU.EDU>wrote:
<DIV></DIV>Hi guys,
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<DIV></DIV>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.
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<DIV></DIV>Warren
<DIV></DIV>88 Westy "Billy Bones" (in dry dock)
<DIV></DIV>87 GL
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<DIV></DIV>TJ Hannink
<DIV></DIV>Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
<DIV></DIV>Winter Park, Florida
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