That 130 hose is the hardest working hose in a 2.1 van. It attaches right to the hot head metal and carries hottest coolant from the head to the hose junction that feeds the radiator and heaters. It is also subject to the stress of the moving engine at one end and held fixed at the other end while being a short hose overall. I would replace it! Mark
Gabriel Hourtouat wrote: >....... > Please advise: > The distribution manifold is authentic VW, new from two years ago. The > Distribution Manifold to T-stat hose is also authentic and new from last > year. I am tempted to reuse them; but it would mean re-using the > orignial '130A' hose, which is not in new looking condition. (In the > meanwhile, I can try and find a replacement. Now that I know how to do > it, this doesn't seem so bad.) > > -Bad idea? Just go with all new parts? > > Thanks for any insights, > gab > |
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