Date:         Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:02:28 -0800
Reply-To:     mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM
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From:         Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM>
Subject:      Re: Current coolant hose repairs
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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Eric, how is your coolant hose project progressing? If you've posted an update, I didn't get it.

-Mark

> On Nov 8, 2022, at 3:56 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Any suggestions on this project are welcome.
> 
> I’m currently slowly working on changing out the four hoses and H pipe that come off the reservoir on my stock 84 system.
> 
> I’m slow. 
> 
> So, today I was able to assemble the new hoses onto the new H pipe.  That took longer then I thought and more effort. 
> 
> One of the challenges was that the spring clamps, though the correct size would not open enough to get over the nipple hump on some of the connectors.  I had to take my disk cutter and cut off the protruding metal tune on the side that the fork on my special pliers attach.  Once that was gone the clamp would open just a bit more and all was good.  
>        It is always interesting to me that even with the correct parts and sizes things often still need modification to fit or work. 
> 
> Now that the assembly is put together I need to pull the old H pipe and hoses and install the new one. 
> 
> I’m hoping for nice weather to finish tomorrow. 
> 
> Then need to figure out how to top off the coolant. 
> 
> My current plan is to fill the reservoir and then pressureize to see what happens.  Then if I can add more coolant I will. 
> 
> After that I may need to wait for sighted assistence to start the van and keep track of the coolant level. 
> 
> I’m told the 1.9 doesn’t beep that easily so tips appreciated. 
> 
> I plan to remove the front grill and can crack the radiator nut to help let out air.  I also have a slope In my driveway I could use to bring the front up.
> 
> I always appreciate the voice of experience during these projects.  
> This is a first for me.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> Working on the 84 Westfalia