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Date:         Wed, 6 Aug 1997 03:10:02 -0400 (EDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Oxroad@aol.com
Subject:      replace heater hose 83.5 

Hello--

Thanks Gerry, Chris, & Ron for all the work on keeping the list (and therefore my Vanagon) up and running.

I need to replace a worn heater hose from cylinder number 1 on my 83.5. (It was dragging on the axle for a time thanks to the DPO's "mechanic" who replaced the engine.) And I have a few questions.

Do I have to drain the entire cooling system? I assume the answer is yes. Then, my question is what's the best way to drain the system and refill it. And I assume I use 50/50 mix of the phosphate-free anti-freeze and water. Is distilled water recommended?

I remember coming across a detailed explaination of draining and replacing the coolant on the net, but I can't find it now. I thought it was at Vanagon.com. (Incidentally thanks Ron. I've been hanging out at Vanagon.com. while the list was down. Of course now I think I can't live without a CB) but I didn't find it there.

PROBLEM TWO: A hose (maybe 1" or so) on the back of the engine which seems to be from the water pump (maybe to a coolant tank? I can't remember right now) seemed to have been worn slightly by the A/C fan belt. The belt doesn't seem to be currently contacting the hose. But it looks like this is a trouble spot because there is little clearance between the belt and hose. Is there a preventative measure, or a way to assure the belt won't rub through the hose?

Just to make it interesting I'm heading from NYC to Wyoming in a week in my Westy. Anyone want to lay odds on making it there and back? It's my first trip in my new rig.

(In my first 2 months of ownership: Installed rebuilt transmission from Kyle @vwmotorsports. Exhaust completely removed and re-installed to correct a cross-threaded manifold-to-head bolt that slipped. New 02 sensor of course. Hours adjusting the timing. Replaced all the vacuum hoses. New CD player [JUST fits]. New cup holders. Remounted fuel injectors. New sink pump. New wiper blades [OK. Now I'm really milking it.] Couldn't have done it without the list and vanagon.com. Thank you. Thank you!)

As always, any info is greatly appreciated.

Jeff 83.5 WestFRAILia


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