Date:         Tue, 28 Dec 1999 13:29:30 -0600
Reply-To:     Tim Vogelin <tim.vogelin@PLEXUS.COM>
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From:         Tim Vogelin <tim.vogelin@PLEXUS.COM>
Subject:      Changing coolant hoses.
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 This weekend I am tackling the task of replacing the long coolant pipes
from engine to radiator.  I already bought nice heavy duty 1" inner diameter
coolant hose to replace the pipes with.  I am also going to replace the
heater hoses from the engine to the heater core in front cause they look
like they need it and I am going to have the gas tank off so may as well do
it then.  I am wondering what size hose to get for this?  I also found a
place that I could get 11/4" ID coolant hose for the main lines and wondered
if I used this would it fit through the openings that the pipes go through
in the chassis.  Is there any advantage to using the bigger stuff?  Easier
to attach to the rest of the system, etc.?   It is nice heavy duty hose used
for farm stuff  that they sell at Fleet Farm.  Would this be a good idea?
Thanks in advance.   Tim Vogelin     84' Wolfsburg