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Date:         Sat, 22 Feb 2014 23:44:37 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Riddle me this!
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <530977B2.7080204@gmail.com>
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After you get that clamp off you will need to get in there some how to get that cooked on hoe off. If it is a plastic nipple (many 90-91) you should also plan on replacing it when it cracks so you will need to get in there. Had it previously been replaced with the newer dealer hose and either the squeeze or spring clamps you probably wouldn't be servicing it. The proper hose is very soft so be sure to use good clamps. The one at the coolant ring should be a removable clamp such as screw or spring since it needs to be removed for replacing the power steering belt.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of JRodgers Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 11:23 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Riddle me this!

Why is it - that the PO, Garage Mechanic, or Whomever - when repairing or replacing where hoses and clamps are concerned always manage to get the screw/bolt head turned in a direction that one cannot a screwdriver, nut driver nor socket on it to tighten or loosen it without having to take half the engine apart???

I have to replace small dia. hose that goes from the coolant ring around the engine bay to the rear of the right head on my WBX. Somebody clearly had the belts off, the PS pump off, and the cast aluminum power steering pump mount off the engine when they connected the hose - and they did not pay attention to how anyone could get at it once the accessories were mounted. The clamp screw - if pointed down - would be easily reached from down under with a long screwdriver - had it been so aligned!!

Grrrr!!

John


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