{"product_id":"cooling-hose-kit-2wd-syncro","title":"Cooling Hose Kit (2WD\/Syncro) [Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a complete cooling hose replacement kit for your waterboxer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1986-91 2WD 2100cc waterboxer with manual or automatic trans\u003cbr\u003e• 1986-91 4WD Syncro 2100cc waterboxer\u003cbr\u003e• 1983-85 1900cc waterboxer cooling systems that have been updated with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/1-9-to-2-1-cooling-system-conversion-bundle?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8d370e316\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2.1 Cooling System Conversion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gowesty.com\/product\/cooling-system\/25547\/1-9-to-2-1-cooling-system-conversion-bundle-?v=\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"156\" data-start=\"133\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn most cases, this hose kit is a direct replacement, and installation is simply the reverse of removal. For that reason, we do not provide full step-by-step instructions. We recommend reviewing our Installation Tips PDF and having your Bentley shop manual on hand during the process. If you're unsure or prefer not to DIY, we suggest having the kit installed by a professional to ensure proper fit and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eImportant Fit Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Elbow: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis kit includes our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/aluminum-coolant-elbow-hose-replacement-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0c206224d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eAluminum Coolant Elbow and Hose Kit\u003c\/a\u003e instead of the failure-prone 025-121-058M rubber \"peace pipe\" hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2WD Coolant Junction: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur 2WD hose kit is designed to work \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e with the coolant junction part number \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Plastic Coolant Junction 2WD\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/coolant-hose-junction?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7c76c8ea0\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=41425061019813\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e251-121-438B\u003c\/a\u003e. This is because the -130B hose, which mates to this junction from the right cylinder head, has a longer sweep and is more reliable and resistant to damage from engine vibration than the -130A hose, which mates to the other two junction options (-438 and -438A). Both of these other junctions have the input nipple positioned inboard of the location of the -438B junction (see additional photo for a visual representation of this difference). If your junction does not look \u003cem\u003eexactly\u003c\/em\u003e like the one pictured above, or if the junction is old or of unknown age, you \u003cem\u003emust\u003c\/em\u003e purchase a new 251-121-438B junction, or better yet, upgrade to no-holds-barred GoWesty design \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Aluminum Coolant Junction\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/coolant-junction-aluminum-2wd-waterboxer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=04926039a\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43992176394405\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGVW-251-121-438-UNI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Pipes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis cooling hose kit is designed to work with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eeither \u003c\/em\u003ethe original plastic coolant pipes that run front to rear\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ethe GoWesty stainless steel coolant pipes. If your Vanagon still has the original plastic pipes, we\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estrongly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003erecommend replacing them with a set of our \u003ca title=\"Stainless Pipe Set\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/stainless-steel-coolant-pipe-set-2wd-1\"\u003estainless steel pipes\u003c\/a\u003e. If you decide to ignore that very sound advice, you should \u003cem\u003edefinitely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eadd one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/coolant-pipe-repair-kit?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=30f34018b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003epipe repair kits\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are currently running our stainless steel pipes, you will need to modify one of the hoses in this kit (025-121-062E). This is because our stainless steel pipes include one of the bends contained on this hose. The modification is simple and clearly evident: Just cut off the unnecessary bend in the hose and proceed with installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Transmission Cooler:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis cooling hose kit is designed to eliminate the plumbing between the cooling system and the original coolant\/oil cooler mounted on the front of the transaxle. If your Vanagon has an automatic transmission, it was fitted with this cooler to which coolant is currently plumbed. Our kit DOES NOT support this stock cooler these coolers are notorious for failing internally, thus allowing coolant into the transmission and oil into the cooling system, which will ruin both your transmission and every single hose in your cooling system. Our VERY STRONG recommendation is to install our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/external-cooler-kit-for-automatic-transaxle?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c68a3519f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eair\/oil external cooler kit\u003c\/a\u003e, which will eliminate this possible failure. NOTE: In a pinch, you can drive your vehicle without plumbing to the original coolant\/oil cooler. However, we do not recommend driving your vehicle for extended periods, while heavily-loaded, or up major grades, as that will adversely affect the life of your transmission. However, it is drivable until you can get the proper, highly-recommended GoWesty external air\/oil cooler installed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBleeding Your Cooling System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe now offer a simple tool to bleed your cooling system, which you'll need to do after all of these hoses are installed and coolant is added back into the system. Please see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/cooling-system-pressurization-pump-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=fb22470da\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCooling System Pressurization Pump Kit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePDF Instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"COOLANT-HOSE-KIT-2WD - Rev2.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/COOLANT-HOSE-KIT-2WD_-_Rev2.pdf?v=1649194595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2.1 Cooling Hose Kit Installation Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GW-V-025-121-058M_Instructions.pdf?v=1649190239\" title=\"GW-V-025-121-058M Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAluminum Coolant Elbow and Hose Replacement Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"2WD (Manual \u0026 Auto)","offer_id":52319905087856,"sku":"COOLANT-HOSE-KIT-V2","price":183.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4WD","offer_id":52319905120624,"sku":"COOLANT-HOSE-KIT-SYNCRO","price":211.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_e46f71af76ba05a5a3ad6bc4770b0328.jpg?v=1647288894","url":"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/cooling-hose-kit-2wd-syncro","provider":"GoWesty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}