Long coolant hose alternative?

[vanjoe]

Here is GW repair idea for the stock plastic pipe problem TC was talking about about. I am thinking about doing this on mine just as a preventive thing.

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3643&category_id=&category_parent_id=

[Terry Kay]

<<BUT- I have BIG issues with the "constant torque" clamps--
These things are the "official" clamp for silicone hoses, and I have lots of them . BUT- every year, when the temp drops colder, they ALL loosen and leak like crazy. I now have them cranked very tightly . They are supposed to be torqued to some specific value( which I have no clue....), and yet they LEAK when cold. Work fine all summer...... Anyone else use these things? >>

These constant torque clamps are used on the inlet & outlet of semi innercooler's & turbo's--only 4"-5" diameter, and onto aluminum tubes with silicone unions.
The clamps are the best, stock issue on every truck I've ever come into contact with , and they are always tight as a fat ladies socks--and stay that way.
Turbo boost pressures are far beyond what your coolant lines are running at--so I'd apply some more armstrong torque on the clamps--they will stay tight once they are on there right.

Good clamps by the way--the best.
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T.K.

[Corwyn]

I'm kinda' new here and this is a little perpendicular to the topic, but does Terry Kay ever provide any positive input? I'm just saying . . .
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[Terry Kay]

<<I'm kinda' new here and this is a little perpendicular to the topic, but does Terry Kay ever provide any positive input? >>

You haven't been paying too much attention, or read the whole thread.

<<I'm just saying . . .>>

I'm just saying if you skip de da doo da on a couple of retorts, your not getting behind the entire idea.

Those double wrapped stainless clamps are the best your buck can buy---And I'm sticking to that.
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T.K.

[BoxsterGT]

I am trying to decide what is best for my application.

I plan on a 6 cyl upgrade and am pretty sure I need the flow of 1 1/2in dia tubes.

RMW pipes seem to be the best choice, although I would prefer to have Aluminum over SS if available.

Does anyone have photos of their SS pipes installed? Do they run thru the crossmembers as the original plastic ones?

Could someone post pics or email them to me?

Edit: I contacted RMW but no photos yet. The area I am concerned with is above the gastank. I am thinking of modifying the tank for a cleanout port for the screen inside and eliminating some of the dip in the center of the tank, if there is enough pipe clearance. With the screen accessible, I could remove it to have the tank galvanized.

Len

[syncrodoka]

RMW mentioned that they might be producing the AL pipes soooner than later. Check with them and see if the pipe availability is within your project timeline. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=448044&start=20
I have RMW SS pipes on one of my syncros and they go exactly where the stock pipes install. They are a really nice product.

[Terry Kay]

<<Does anyone have photos of their SS pipes installed? Do they run thru the crossmembers as the original plastic ones?>>

The pipes slide right into the crossmember as the stock ones do.

<<The area I am concerned with is above the gastank.>>

The pipes should slide right over the top of the gas tank with no problems--as long as they are the two piece pipes--mine do anyway--
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T.K.

[camerahunter]

Why all the talk about these expensive options?
Heck, I did mine with regular old black home that was already in there.
Worked fine for 30+ years, a little weather checked, but hey it was only $40 bucks.

Thank you,

David
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[240Gordy]

http://www.greenlinehose.com/_pdf/Marine_2011.pdf
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[VisPacem]

[dhaavers]

My PO also replaced with "old black home" but around here we spell it "hose"...
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[syncrodoka]

[Rocky Mountain Westy]

[Terry Kay]

I'm LMAO at this hose job thread.

The First, forever, complaint regarding a Wasserleaker is the heads, the second is the amount of hoses that go bad.
Coolant system beifs.

And what do the more frugal (cheap) of the Vanagonite's want to do?
Add more hose--en mass.
Front to rear.
236 inches of it.
Good,sound, brilliant solution.

But yet, they'd spend a grand on 15" wheels & low-pro tires, tubular bumper's that make the Van look like a Euclid, or a high end DVD, CD, TV, Radio combo unit.

That'll make the van run forever--the engine will run cooler too.

Andie,
That's right--as fast as your dirt gets sucked into one side it gets blown out the other.

Perfect annology.
That was put there exclusivly for you.
Glad you grabbed onto that.
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T.K.

[VisPacem]

Well, I still don't know what ""old black home" may designate. Though I almost got enlightened by the chap who calls it ""hose"' instead of home.

Well now I know better, it's hose, would you believe it?

Anyway as long as I have this window open, Poor old TK again goes into an invective generalization of van owners habits and customs:
spend a grand on 15" wheels & low-pro tires
4 chromed alloy Mercedes 15", with tires, bolts and nuts US$150

Tubular bumper What for? The OEM look better and do their thing, cost ZERO

high end DVD, CD, TV, Radio combo unit.
How you ever listened in decent conditions to Rigoletto or the Brandenburgers in a van
Stereo: cost : ZERO
To listen to quality music I have a B&O at home. And, don't tell me about Nakamishi, Aiwa, or whatever is made in the Rice Bowl, they are UGLY.

That'll make the van run forever

Pilgrim, the van that will run forever has not been invented yet,with or without soooper dooper sssstainless sssssteel pipes

Now, some poster was very unfair to honorable gentleman TK. He is indeed a valuable asset to this here Samba group, and gives precious information and assistance.
So though I just love to tease him once in awhile, I have a lot of respect for his expertise and willingness to always help. His rethoric does not bother me a bit. I guess coming back from a overseas vacation and being called names helped.
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[Corwyn]

My question has been answered.
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The Annual Baja Rally
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"If anything's" gonna happen, it's gonna happen out there"
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[camerahunter]

home=hose.
Good grief, need to proof read these things before posting.
I replaced mine front to back with $30 worth of hose last summer, the same kind that was in here, just brand new.
It will probably outlive the van.

Thank you,

David
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1984 - Daily driver

[tmart]

Reviving this thread with this: https://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Performance-2048-Longsilicone-Heater/dp/B001QKNJ2E

Does this seem suitable? It seems to check all the boxes, but it's not really an area I want to make any mistakes on. Pricewise its not too bad compared to other options.
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[OldBlueSyncro]

Has anyone found a good alternative for the long heater core hoses running to the front?

[djkeev]