Date:         Tue, 2 Jul 2024 10:58:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant hoses fun
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Hi Dennis,

This would be for my 85 that has currently  the 2.1 exhaust and the brackets from GW.  Would this VW muffler be a direct bolt on just needing a new tail pipe and gaskets,     or would I also need some new brackets.  

What would I owe you for the muffler?

I should not be doing this change, but the noise is making me a bit crazy.  

Eric Caron 




> On Jun 30, 2024, at 7:21 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I still have 3 OEM original mufflers available. When VW informed they would be discontinued I purchased 12 of them. These are the quietest and longest life things out there. Back then VW gave them lifetime warranties and did collect on some. You will need the correct brackets to go with them and a tailpipe. Do you want me to bring one to West River Westies?
> Yes, when I can I am throwing in a plug for the campout.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2024 1:48 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Coolant hoses fun
> 
> https://vancafe.com/search.php?search_query=hoses
> 
> All of their silicone hose offerings come with their recommended clamps.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of OlRivrRat
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2024 11:36 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Coolant hoses fun
> 
>        Send Me a Link,,, I am not able to find any special clamps for
> 
> Silicone Hose on they’re site ~
> 
> 
> 
>> On 29 Jun , 2024, at 11:23 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> VC sells special hose worm clamps.
>> 
>> Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good choice?
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jun 29, 2024, at 1:10 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>             Typo fix >
>>> 
>>>     Good Quality Spring Clamps are all the better choice for hose to fitting
>>> 
>>> connections when there is Heating & Cooling happening repeatedly on a regular basis ~
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 28 Jun , 2024, at 3:52 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> So, I’ve been chasing down coolant seeping on my 85 for a long time.  I’m not a fan of the hot coolant smell.
>>>> 
>>>>   Most recent find is that I have many VC silicone hoses but have the spring clamps.  Apparently they don’t play well together.  So need to add several of the VC special clamps and will hopefully finally get this smell under control.
>>>> 
>>>> Fingers crossed.
>>>> 
>>>> Eric Caron
>>> 
>>