Hello Listers, Vehicle: 1987 Syncro, 121K Mi. Weather's nice, so it's time to get the Syncro out and prepare for some fun. That being said, I've a coolant leak. There is a wet coolant on the heater hose at the rear, immediately over the RR axle. The leak is either at the very end of the hose where it couples to the "Distribution Unit" (See Bentley, page 19.11, diagram 19-427). It is not readily apparent which component is leaking. Question 1: Is the "Distribution Unit" sufficiently trouble prone to justify more extensive diagnostics, or would one proceed on the assumption that the hose is at fault. Question 2: The heater hoses feel soft, and have never been replaced. What is the list's collective list experience with the lifetime of Vanagon heater hoses. Question 3: I am thinking about replacing all of the heater hoses. I'd appreciate recommendations for "kits" from any of the list vendors which are complete, with good quality components. I reviewed the archives, and understand that there are some nuances to the heater hose sizes that encourage me to want to purchase a complete kit, if possible. Question 4: A couple of years ago, I had a leak from one of the itty-bitty coolant hoses at the oil cooler. I've replaced both of these. Given that one of these failed, and now the heater hose(s) are suspect, should I be thinking about replacing the big coolant hoses too? They are not nearly as soft as the heater hose(s), but pretty pliable.
-- *Best Regards, Jon B Kanas Home: 303-678-0658 Mobile: 303-746-1785 Email: kanas@qadas.com <mailto:kanas@qadas.com> Website: http://www.qadas.com/~kanas <http://www.qadas.com/%7Ekanas> * |
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