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GreggK Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2008 Posts: 890 Location: Colorado/Philidelphia
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:05 pm Post subject: Washer fluid hose.... |
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Hello all, I see the vendors sell washer fluid hose. Im not sure what its made of but could I use clear vinyl hose as well? I need to replace some of the old cracked hose and have a roll of the clear vinly hose that fits. Any thoughts? Thanks GreggK |
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flyindutchman Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2012 Posts: 112 Location: Vancouver,WA.
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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I was told that any old clear vinyl hose wouldn't work well. so I got some vw washer hose and it was cheap too. I didn't wanna waste my time experimenting |
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GreggK Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2008 Posts: 890 Location: Colorado/Philidelphia
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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I want to do the right thing but didn't want to have to wait to order some. I hoped to get it done this weekend. Oh well, might just have to wait. |
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geo_tonz Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2012 Posts: 1472 Location: Courtenay, BC, CANADA
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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Any proper washer fluid hose will be fine and available at any local parts store for cheap. I also used it to replace my vacuum lines. I wouldn't use clear vinyl as it tends to harden and if you don''t know what it is you don't know if it will stand up to the chemicals. _________________ ---------------------------------------------------
"Ron Burgundy": 1991 Vanagon Multivan (Weekender) 2.1L Auto - Driver/Camper |
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GreggK Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2008 Posts: 890 Location: Colorado/Philidelphia
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:26 am Post subject: |
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I went out and got 5/32" ID washer hose. It looked like it was the same size as the original hose. I was still getting a leak with the new hose at the "T" right behind the brake booster, great spot to put that by the way.
It looks like the original hose is heated up or something at the ends and then there is some kind of sleeve over the connection points. Im thinking to take my heat gun and test to see if the new hose might seal up better with alittle heat. Or even some sealant. Maybe just try smaller diameter hose?
Ive already spent more time than I promised on this project today. Any thoughts? GreggK |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32433 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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GreggK Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2008 Posts: 890 Location: Colorado/Philidelphia
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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I ended up replacing the "T" and tall the hose. Added some length to the run over to the passengers nozzle so the "T" isn't behind the booster anymore. No more leaks with all the new stuff. I even used some heat shrink tube over the joints because I have some around. |
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IoWesty Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2014 Posts: 181 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Did you have to remove the dash to replace the hose, or is there another way to do it? |
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vincemalo Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2014 Posts: 1 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:08 am Post subject: 1981 Vanagon washer fluid tank leak |
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Hi! Whenever I fill the washer fluid tank with liquids, it leaks and spills under the tank underneath the vehicle. Can anyone tell me what the probable cause is? Is there an easy way to remove the washer fluid tank to check on where the hole/leak come from? I'm in Montreal and winter has begun, I'm wondering if the freezing cause that and how it can be solved. Thanks! |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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cracked reservoir - there is a thread somewhere - maybe in the FAQ |
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GreggK Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2008 Posts: 890 Location: Colorado/Philidelphia
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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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IoWesty, I happened to have my dash out during this project. I was just replacing the run from my reservoir to my "T" but when I got in there my "T" was directly behind my brake booster. So I decided to change the lengths to my nozzels to make the "T" more accessible with only having to remove the cluster for any future work. Im still working on my heater box and should have my new core this week, I was hoping Go-Westy would have got the dual nozzles back in stock by now so I could install them while I have everything out. |
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