Date:         Tue, 3 Jan 2023 10:57:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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part number 025121045D

https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/025121045d-water-pipe-around-engine-compartment.html

On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 10:54 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> The 85 has that type of hose too.
>
> Number 58 on the 2nd diagram on this link.
>
>
> https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/volkswagen/vanagon/cooling/coolant-hoses-pipes.html
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 8:29 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>>         I think this is only for the 2.1?
>>
>> When Dennis installed a GW 2.3 engine I believe he had to create this for
>> the 2.1 cooling system as mine was originally 1.9.  And, my 84 stock set up
>> doesn’t seem to have  hoses around the bay.  It is clear.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>> 84 and 85 Westfalias.
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Jan 3, 2023, at 3:31 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> >
>> > There are 2 versions and I have both... one in a clear plastic tube and
>> one
>> > in black metal... I guess the plastic one cracks with time so VW
>> replaced
>> > it with the metal one.
>> >
>> > Thanks Gene... the link shows how to replace the not available part
>> anymore.
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 12:00 AM Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> They call it Coolant Bleed Ring
>> >>
>> >>
>> https://gowesty.com/products/coolant-bleed-ring-replacement-kit?_pos=65&_sid=4c2525077&_ss=r
>> >>
>> >> gp
>> >>
>> >> ‘87 T3
>> >> ‘81 R65
>> >> ‘61 TR3
>> >>
>> >> From: Greg McKinney
>> >> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 11:01 PM
>> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> >> Subject: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
>> >>
>> >> Hoping someone can help me for the name of the part or parts.
>> >>
>> >> It's the plastic tube that runs under the edge of the engine cover and
>> >> connects the coolant system to the bleeder valve at the back of the
>> engine
>> >> compartment.  I've seen a link to a kit to replace it on here before,
>> but I
>> >> can't remember the name to look it up.  I think it was to a page on
>> GoWesty
>> >> or Vanagain, but need a name to look it up.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Thanks,
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> GregM
>> >>
>> >> '90 Carat
>> >>
>>
>>