coldguinnessman 1 Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Just removed the oil cooler and noticed that the hoses were fitted the opposite to what is shown on VW parts catalogue and possibly the Bentley manual (not clear). Can anyone confirm the correct orientation or whether it matters? The hose to the crackpipe was fitted on the left (from front) whereas on the parts diagram it was on the right Link to post Share on other sites
Philly-R6 28 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi, This is a photo from my 1995 VR6 before I touched it - hope it helps. coldguinnessman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coldguinnessman 1 Posted December 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Great help, thank you. Just what I needed to know Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 If you can, replace them with silicon hoses. I got mine from merlin motorsport (samco ones) coldguinnessman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coldguinnessman 1 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thanks. I have replaced most of the hoses with silicone but couldn't find these so already ordered some new std. hoses. Did you secure them with spring clips or jubilee type clips? VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 No worries, the part numbers are TB0580 and TB0581 if you ever changed your mind and only came to around £24 when I got them back then. Just get some rolled / rounded edge jubilee clips unless you have a brand new spring clips as they never go back on properly and more than likely will leak. If you've had crack pipe off etc… then first fill your engine with just water and check for leaks before putting coolant in - all too often you see leaks where the block has not been cleaned up properly Cheers. P coldguinnessman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coldguinnessman 1 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thank you. Useful info. Just done the head gasket and got everything back together. Engine ran ok for around 10 mins and then developed a coolant leak in the oil cooler area (leaking faster when engine running). Have removed oil cooler and crackpipe but can't see anything obvious. Have got new crackpipe, hoses & cooler to fit and just hoping that will sort problem. Link to post Share on other sites
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