Hi Neil, I think, purely a WAG, the extra curviness is to allow a wee bit more flex between the stationary expansion tank, and the vibrating motor. But really, I dunno. And to be honest , when putting the motor back in this summer I thought that hose slid onto the pipe really to easily. Being an a**hole I said to myself … why can’t they make the stainless pipe right size? Turns out probably, the hose was on its way out . Ab > On Aug 26, 2021, at 7:35 PM, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > "whatever gets you through the night" eh? > > It works! > > Looking here at your image showing the hoses in question: > > https://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/img_6232.jpg?w=1024 > > I now wonder why VW put that extra curve. > > Not a criticism but in hindsight, were any visual warning signs on > that hose indicating it might fail sooner than later? Hard to judge > via the internet > > Neil. > >> On 8/26/21, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> >> Dennis warns frequently and rightly about weak links, especially in the >> cooling system. >> >> We found one today as we headed out for some days in the “wilderness” >> https://shufti.blog/2021/08/26/vanagon-hosed/ >> >> Alistair >> > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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