Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:29:57 -0400
Reply-To: Amy Miner <vanagonwestygirl@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Amy Miner <vanagonwestygirl@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Two Inch Coolant Hose
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That hose was a dripper on out old motor also. Like Scott said replace the
clamps if they spring so you can tighten it down. Just don't break the
housing (isn't it metal on a syncro?)
. To replace you can remove the bolt that hold the metal line down to the
head for some more slack to make it easier. That line goes to the oil cooler
in case your interested.
Don't be tempted to smear the line with any sealants to seal the leak or
help get it on.
I don't know if a little spray silicone would be good or bad. I know my
husband put a light spray on the hose going to the coolant cap to make that
easier to remove,but its not under the 10-15lbs the rest of the coolant
system is. Plus we have a spring clip on our cap hose that has two large
tabs covered in rubber that you can squeeze with your fingers to remove.
That way it won't blow off,but still easy to remove by hand. Don't ask me
where to buy this clamp I found it in a box of parts that came with a moped
we had.
Amy
"I don't paint my nails black!! Its VW grease"
On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 2:58 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> if the thermostat housing looks brand new, then they likely replaced it,
> which requires messing with that short hose.
>
> The large end of that hose is not 'stretched' over the larger t-stat
> housing
> on one end. The hose is molded or built that way ......bigger on one end.
> Very clever of VW to do that on many of their hoses............so straight
> generic hose can't work, and you have to buy the 'real' right part.
>
> that hose is still available. ..........shouldn't be too hard to find.
> I'd get rid of those springy type hose clamps on it ( if still there )
> ...........and use high quality, preferably german screw type hose clamps
> going back together.
> I vaguely remember that that hose is a bit of curse job to replace, even
> though it looks like it would be pretty easy to replace.
> Don't use amercian style screw hose clamps with sharp edges .........that
> sharp edge digs into the hose when well tightened. Good screw type hose
> clamps have slightly curled up edges to prevent that.
> have fun !
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony Egeln" <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 1:14 PM
> Subject: Two Inch Coolant Hose
>
>
> Hi List,
>
> On my '89 Syncro wasserboxer, there is a two or so inch coolant hose that
> goes from just under the thermostat housing (at least I think it is the
> thermo housing) and goes aft to connect with a metal coolant line. This
> short piece of hose is leaking right where it attaches to the thermo
> housing.
>
> It is odd because on the aft end it is hooked to an about 1/2 inch metal
> line, but then stretches out over a much bigger port (3/4 or so) on the
> thermo housing end.
>
> I had a whole bunch of work done by my local VW experts last week and one
> of
> the tasks was to flush the coolant and replace the thermostat. Is it
> possible they replaced the thermostat housing (looks new) and forced the 2
> inch piece on to the wrong thermo housing? Or does it sound just like a bad
> piece of hose that must be replaced.
>
> We're getting into the Florida summer, so this is important to fix quick
> even though the leak is small now.
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> Anthony
> '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
>
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