Date:         Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:45:18 -0600
Reply-To:     Dan Roberts <danielcroberts@AOL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dan Roberts <danielcroberts@AOL.COM>
Subject:      coolant hose is no longer made
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List Members:
I have a 1989 Vanagon camper. It's a beauty and I've traveled throughout
the USA in it. But I have a problem that is familiar to owners of
Vanagons of similar vintage.

A coolant hose that goes over the transmission is unavailable. My manual
is in the van which is in the shop, so I can't provide a more specific
description of the hose but I know many of you will be familiar with
this problem.

I need information about how to deal with this aging but irreplaceable
coolant hose. My mechanic has already had a supply warehouse searched
for something similar that he might modify to fit the needed hose. No luck.

I've also checked with every vendor I know of on the internet with no
success. I can get every other hose but not this one.

Has anyone found a solution to this problem that you would be willing to
share with the List?

Thank you.

Dan Roberts