Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2022 12:01:25 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
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Hi Richard,
I’m used to doing things on my own but don’t hesitate for a consult. I can remove and clean surfaces then either in person or by video have someone inspect before I put all back together. Sometimes I miss things visually, but sometimes I can feel things that need attention that others don’t see.
I love finding VW van tasks and upgrades that I can do myself!
Eric
> On Nov 6, 2022, at 11:57 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>
> Eric, I really appreciate your "gung-ho" spirit....it encourages all of us. But replacing all the hoses, even for a sighted guy, seems to be an immense task. The problem is: that little piece of gunk or corrosion on one of the hose connections. If missed, will mean a leak; then that leads to more work, more coolant, more pressure testing, etc. Not to discourage you....but I don't want you to get in over your head. And eyes. Maybe time to call in the pros.
>
> On Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 08:46:18 AM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Bruce,
>
> I sort of thought that, if I have to get into this I might as well just get it done. This is especially tempting if I can do the work myself. I have a heated garage and planned on bringing in the 84 anyway to work on this winter.
>
> But, Having never done this I wanted to check the list for any difficult parts I might need help with. If it is basically undoing clamps and hoses and replacing with new ones I should be good. I just don’t want to get to some strange connector that needs a fancy tool or something like that. Coolant doesn’t bother me and I can clean up a messs.
> I’m beginning to become a fan of spring clamps as well.
>
> So anyone got tips on the process or the materials?
>
> What parts fail most often?
> What kits have served folks well?
> This is a 1.9 set up.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
>> On Nov 6, 2022, at 9:58 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>>>
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