VR6 Coolant hoses obsolete

[Redfox 10]

Let's hope so.

 

Cheers,

Redfox.

[Stonejag 10]

I didnt know the auto one was any different?

The top hose and the hose from the bottom of the thermostat housing to the block and expansion tank each have an extra branch for the feed and return from the (rubbish!) auto box cooler. The manufacturers don't spec its properties beyond 85 degrees but VW don't consider the fluid overheated until it's at 148 degrees which is why the autos are usually so shagged out :lol:

 

When the silicon hoses went on I plumbed the cooler fittings into a small (half-width, 16-row) Mocal in front of the radiator, which keeps the fluid much cooler. Hopefully it will last a good while :)

 

Stone