Why do I need this 'Additional Kit' if I'm installing the GoWesty Stainless Steel Coolant Pipe Set on my automatic Vanagon?

This supplemental kit is crucial for automatic transmission Vanagons (1986-1991) when installing the stainless steel coolant pipe set. It replaces the original, now unavailable, three-way coolant hose that ran above the transaxle. This kit reroutes the plumbing to incorporate the transmission oil cooler, making the stainless steel pipe installation possible and reliable for your specific transmission type.

Will this additional kit work with my manual transmission Vanagon?

No, this specific 'Additional Kit for GoWesty Stainless Steel Coolant Pipe Kit' is designed exclusively for Vanagons with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS from model years 1986 through 1991. If you have a manual transmission, you will not need this particular kit for your Coolant Pipe installation.

What problem does this kit solve compared to the original hose setup?

The original three-way coolant hose used in automatic transmission Vanagons (1986-91) was not only expensive but is also no longer available. This kit elegantly solves that problem by eliminating the need for that specific hard-to-find hose. Instead, it integrates the transmission oil cooler into the heater hose line that's already located above the transaxle, providing a durable and available solution.

Is the installation of this additional kit complicated when fitting the main coolant pipe kit?

While it adds a step to the installation process, this kit is designed to integrate smoothly with the main GoWesty Stainless Steel Coolant Pipe Set. It reroutes the coolant flow to the transmission oil cooler using existing heater hoses. Following the provided instructions for the main kit, with this supplemental piece, will ensure a correct and robust installation for your Vanagon's cooling system.

Additional Kit for GoWesty Stainless Steel Coolant Pipe Kit [Late Vanagon]

Additional Kit for GoWesty Stainless Steel Coolant Pipe Kit [Late Vanagon]

Product:	251-121-397SSAT
Works With:	1986-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
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Wrench Rating:	Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

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Proposition 65: This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY.

This kit replaces the 251-121-062F three-way hose when installing a Stainless Steel Coolant Pipe Set.

All 1986-91 Vanagons are fitted with a formed hose that runs above the transaxle. On Vanagon with automatic transmissions, this is a three-way coolant hose. This hose was very expensive when it was available, and now it's no longer available at any price. This kit eliminates the need for a three-way hose in that location by plumbing the transmission oil cooler to the heater hose that runs right next to the three-way hose above the transaxle.

If you are installing our stainless steel coolant pipes and you have an automatic transmission you MUST order this supplemental kit.