Date:         Mon, 6 Apr 2020 16:48:52 -0400
Reply-To:     Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
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Whoa -- thanks -- glad I asked.

..."Heater core and valves".  Haven't got any of those.  Not sure what to
do about that.  harumph.

Can/should WD40 be used in reassembly of the pipes to get them to float
nicely together?

Is there an issue with WD40/coolant compatibility/contamination?  IE --
DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS, or else...!

Thanks so much.
gab


On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 3:41 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> The plastic parts include the radiator and heater cores, along with the
> heater control valves. These are all prone to sudden failure.
> Also, if not already done plan to inspect or if needed replace the
> radiator feed and return pipes. Once the hoses are off be prepared for the
> van to stay there until you get the replacement pipes. That can be some
> time these days.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of David McNeely
> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 2:25 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
>
> replace all plastic parts that have not already been replaced that you
> can.  and use the spring clamps, as already said.  if you are not skilled,
> get a pro to do the work.  some of the hoses are boogers.  this is not like
> replacing the two hoses that an ordinary engine has.
>
> On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 11:14 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > To make removal of old hoses easier, use something narrow (small
> > phillips head screwdriver?) to lift hose a little, spray some wd40,
> > work tool around to help fluid to seep in. Some would cut off the old
> > hoses but some may be good to keep as spares or give to someone who
> > has a van with really old hoses.
> >
> > The pipe/hose under the crank pulley can be tricky. There should be
> > tips on that in archives. If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily
> > pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip and paint them, if
> > needed. I used a hight temp rated spray paint on mine.
> >
> > Will you be replacing the coolant "tower" manifold and plastic nipple
> > at passenger side head?
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> > On 4/6/20, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Here goes nothing -- I got all the hoses and bits from Go Westy; and
> > > I am getting ready to make the change...
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any tips, recommendations, warnings or comments to
> make?
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil n
> >
> > VE7TBN
> >
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