TheSamba.com :: View topic - Early 83.5 coolant tank -> RMW tank, H-Pipe setup, stressed hose

Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:40 pm

Due to NLA coolant hoses for my very early (3/83) cooling system, I decided to upgrade. At FLAPs I had to ask for a coolant cap for an 82 Diesel. It is not a screw on like the 84+ tanks.

I went with a RMW 'The tank'. I also had to buy a used 1.9L/2.1L coolant tank bracket from the classifieds.

The only problem I'm having is the hose that goes from the water pump to H-pipe 025121108A. The hose was at an angle compared to the H-pipe part. I was able to push it on and get it clamped down but I'm worried about the stress point that I am point at in the photo with a screwdriver.

Here are some threads below regarding/research about this early style setup. Now if a hoses busted in that setup I'll have a chance to overnight it from van part vendors.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=690920&highlight=

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=701094&highlight=

Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:47 pm

it looks like the clamp on that hose is crooked and you may have "overseated" that hose. loosen everything up an try to twist and wiggle until you find a better exit angle. maybe your bracket install could use a little tweak? if you can't get comfortable with it then wrap that elbow up with some heat shrink or rescue tape. a spare hose under the back seat is a lot more accessible than overnight from a sweet vanagon speciatly retailer of your choice.

Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:00 am

I have the RMW tank on my 1.9 and I wouldn't be too worried about that - as borninabus says it looks like you have pushed it onto the H pipe a bit far so the nozzle on the H pipe is gong into the bend too far. Just pull it out a bit and don't worry about it - those hoses are designed to be in a wired shape.

Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:19 am

Awesome! Thank you guys so much. I'll try adjusting the hose and backing it off a bit!

I don't think there is any alignment room with the bracket. There were 3x factory 'nuts' installed on my heat shield that the coolant tank bracket aligns up with.