Date:         Sun, 6 Nov 2022 06:58:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Coolant thoughts wanted
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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Hi Eric -

I think that many folks upgrade the 2 long plastic pipes that run from
front to back with stainless steel or aluminum replacements.  Then you need
to decide whether it is worth buying silicone hoses over rubber - a bit
more expensive however considered a bit more durable.

I have replaced as much stock plastic coolant parts with steel or aluminum
and renewed easy to remove / repair hoses with rubber and more difficult
repair hoses with  silicone.  Others might have another strategy in
relation to replacing hoses being exposed to engine bay and exhaust heat.

If you have the time and are not afraid of coolant dripping everywhere -
most hoses are fairly straight forward.  Van Cafe sell the silicone hoses
and kits.

Bruce

On Sunday, November 6, 2022, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Recently Mark described changing out coolant lines.
>
> My stock set up 84 blew lines from reservoir to H pipe  I’m replacing
> those.
>
> But, this makes me really wonder if the van is telling me the coolant
> lines are tired.
>
> Is the stock set up in a 84 something I could change out on my own?
>
> Usually if I have parts that match up I can put things back together.
>
> But, are there tricky parts I need to be aware of?
>
> Also what is a affordable kit for a 84 stock set up?  I want reliable for
> the next 50,000miles or so.
>
> List participants description of the job and parts recommendation greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Eric Caron
> 84 Wwstfalia
>