TheSamba.com :: View topic - 1.9L wbx cooling system hoses replacement

Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:08 pm

What are the options for replacing rubber cooling system hoses on a 1.9L wbx? I've considered braided steel and have heard of steel coils being used to bend straight hose. Other universal options? Any sources left anywhere? If there is already a thread that I missed please link it.

Thanks

Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:34 am

there are threads with pictures, you might try the search . . .

Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:59 am

1986 - 1991 -

http://www.vanagonauts.com/files/VWtoNapaHoses.html

1983 - 1985 -

http://www.bus-boys.com/bb121wb2.htm

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Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:32 am

I think he's looking for alternatives to the factory hoses, of which many are NLA. The bus-boy diagram doesn't show up on my browser, but the listing does, you'll see many NLAs there. A search should turn up some creative alternatives for the hoses, but many of the plastic distribution parts are going to be a challenge to replace. I think Van-cafe, or someone, is making a stainless reproduction of one of the 1.9L plastic parts.

Here's a thread that may help:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...eplacement

Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:49 am

Thanks for the links guys. I've searched for this topic many times and sometimes I just get frustrated with it. The hoses on my Van are original and it just bothers the heck out of me that some of them are NLA. I guess I'm just having a hard time accepting that my Vanny is getting old. Anyways here are a couple of threads that mention the aftermarket steel and aluminum pipes:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=378015&highlight=hoses+coolant
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=377614&highlight=hoses+coolant