Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2020 19:20:32 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
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Hi Gabe,
I totally know that feeling. I was a wreck when I set out to change my shocks.
But, people on this list talked me through it.
I’m sure there is someone here that can be a resource.
Also, If I could see I’d be using the many videos at the different vender sites and YouTube.
Ken Wilford has good info on Vanagain for several projects. His notes really helped me during the power steering rack replacement.
You can do this!
Eric Caron
> On Jun 9, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Progress update, Coolant Pipe Replacement:
> -setting myself up for success with my workspace is a big task, two days
> work.
>
> -cleaning the pipes: they are filthy with manufacturing grease and swarf.
> But how do you clean them? A cloth on a rope? Use the recovered coolant
> as the cleaning solution? Or is there a soap or detergent which is safe to
> use? How do I know the manufacturing gunk is phosphate-free?
>
> -Radiator: it's not broken; but I'm tempted to change it anyways. Bad
> idea? How do I clean it or test it? Just leave it?
>
> -Is there a big difference between the BEHR radiator and the other after
> market radiators?
>
> -Draining and capturing the coolant. I have a big tray to catch any
> spills. What's the best draining connection to open?
>
> -Is high-spec Euro phosphate-free coolant worth the extra 20 bucks?
>
> Anxious,
> gab
> 1986 WBX 2 wheel drive camper with power steering and decommissioned A/C
>
> ps -- after an oil and filter change, my oil pressure has bounced back up
> to 28 psi at 4000rpm.
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 4:42 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Since you already have the pipes I would install them. Replace the hoses
>> of course both ends while the system is empty. Consider van Café has a
>> stainless steel coolant tower, downside is it still uses the "130A" hose.
>> Consider replacing the t-stat housing with the aluminum version or if you
>> really want to go fancy the GoWesty billet housing and cover. ($$$).
>>
>> Your oil pressure is scary low. 28 psi @4,000 rpm is wear limit. You could
>> be overheating the oil. Make sure it is not overfilled and that oil cooler
>> is actually passing coolant. Maybe try replacing pump. The GoWesty pump is
>> a good choice. They measure, test the shaft and throw away the junk. The
>> o-ring cover gasket eliminates that common leak. My 91 @266K original
>> bottom end with oil cooler and that pump holds ~28 psi at idle oil temp at
>> 160F. At 190F ~20 psi. Fun Bus at 355K and original pump still holds ~14
>> psi hot idle. Both have oil cooling systems.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
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