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Date:         Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:05:07 -0700
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
Comments: To: Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET>
Comments: cc: Wolfsburg Campers <wolfsburg_campers@yahoogroups.com>
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I used Gates 4864CF Wet Exhaust hose in 1.5" i.d. (http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=5087&location_id=5248). I purchased two 10-foot lengths and four 1.5" stainless hose menders from a local hose supply house for under $120.00 delivered.   Three of the couplers connect the new hoses to the existing front radiator hoses and the rear hose to the thermostat housing. The last end I connected directly to the coolant distributor on the right side of the motor instead of coupling to the existing short stock VW line so I have a spare hose mender. No other modifications of the stock hoses were required.   You need to cut the hose with a hacksaw then use a wire cutter to trim the twin stainless wires imbedded in the rubber. I ended up with a 4" piece and a 24" piece left over.   It was very easy to install; I did double up on all of the hose clamps at each connection point. I had a roll of Velcro tape that I used instead of cable ties to fasten the hoses to the van and each other.   The heater hoses were also replaced at the same time; 25-feet of 5/8" hose was just enough.   Good luck, TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33SB Des Allemands, Louisiana http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FC_wanderlodge ________________________________ From: Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:44 AM Subject: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe Vanagoneers, Has anyone out there replaced their steel coolant pipes with suitable hose? Is it reliable and durable? Cheaper? Easier to install? I have a standing order for steel, but my vendor friends won't have pipes in stock for several months, and I'm exploring alternatives. Thanks. Kevin


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