Date:         Wed, 19 Jul 1995 12:41:21 GMT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         vw@gulbransen.com (Vw)
Subject:      RE: 71 BUS BRAKE BOOSTER

Russ Van Ness sez:
> I'm resurrecting the aged (currently disconnected) power assist system
> on my 71 Bus.  The original large vacuum hoses are cracked and
> falling apart.  Is it possible to replace these with heater/coolant
> hose or is there a "special vacuum-only reinforced rubber" hose
> needed for this application?

I used heater hose on mine about a year ago. It works just fine.
I'll let everyone know when/if deterioration sets in.


Bob and Penny Lee   vw@gulbransen.com   San Diego, CA
'71 VW Bus White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie          
'71 VW Bus Dark Blue with sunroof  '72 VW Super Beetle Orange with sunroof

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