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Volkswagen Truck Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)|Fluids > < A/C - Modified Drive Belt, Coolant Hose Clearance|Page 744
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Radiator Hose: Technical Service Bulletins
Cooling System - Proper Hose Clamp Usage

Applies To

ALL

WATERCOOLED

Group

19
Subject:

Coolant Hose Clamp

Part Identifier 19 63
Key Points Proper hose clamp usage for cooling system

C
Number

83-09

December 7, 1983

FIGURE 1 - HOSE CLAMP WITH OPEN SERRATIONS AND DAMAGED COOLANT HOSE

Use of improper hose clamps could damage coolant hoses and possibly cause coolant leaks...

Clamps with open serrations grip and tear hose through the serrations (Fig. 1).

FIGURE 2 - HOSE CLAMP WITH CLOSED SERRATIONS

Proper hose clamps (closed serration type) are available through the Parts Department.

If coolant hose clamps are acquired from local suppliers, make sure the clamps are of the closed serration type (Fig. 2).

Volkswagen Truck Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)|Fluids > < A/C - Modified Drive Belt, Coolant Hose Clearance|Page 744