Date:         Mon, 20 May 1996 13:37:33 GMT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         djenkins@foxboro.com (Drew Jenkins)
Subject:      Re: Help replacing A/C hoses on '89 Vanagon!

 
> >Hi,
> >My Vanagon has developed a leak in the long A/C hoses that run the length of
> >the car.  Has anyone replaced them before?  How long should it take?  Where
> >should I get new ones?
> >
> 
> I had to replace one of mine a while back.  I removed the hose and took it to
> a local A/C wholesaler/shop who re-used the ends and made me a "new" hose.  I
> don't recall the specifics, but I do remember that it saved me a bundle
> compared to the dealer price$.  If you're interested in doing this
> mail-order-style, I could dig out the name/number/address of this Southern
> California shop.

I just ordered the high pressure hose that runs back to front from
Camelback in Phoenix.

Part # 253 260 702 C (4270 mm) $278.20

Don't know what the local dealer price is.

Drew Jenkins  86 Syncro
djenkins@foxboro.com