Need help- 1.6TD cooling hose NLA - alternate hose ?

[2strokesmoke]

Hi Guys.
I finishing a 88 Fox wagon build.
It has a 1.6TD from an 85 quantum installed.
I went to the local VW dealer,to replace the old "T" hoses which feed and return from
factory oil cooler- to find out they are NLA discontinued.
Part #'s are : 068 121 053 AG   and 321 121 109 F
One hose goes from water pump to cyl upper hose flange and "T" 's off to oil cooler
other hose goes from water pump to heater pipe ? and "T" 's off to oil cooler.
I have replaced ALL other hoses and would like to find NEW hoses to replace these.
Maybe hoses from a transverse application are close and will fit ?
Seeing as a fox wasn't equipped with a diesel- modification is expected- But something close would be great !
I'm open to your suggestions !
Thanks,Mike

[JerryGTD]

I got my hoses from the bus depot.

Found one for you here: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=068121053AG

[rodpaslow]

Get the front, in your case may be side (not sure which way engine is mounted in fox), coolant fitting from a AAZ.  The small hose that runs to the reservoir comes off of this coolant fitting in MK3 cars.  you can just use a regular hose to the rad and a small hose from the fitting to the reservoir.

I had a aluminum fitting in my 1.6td, I just drilled and tapped it for a 1/4 NPT and have had no problems with it.  I was not going to pay $250 CAD for that hose!

[2strokesmoke]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for your replies !
I may end up making these hoses as well- Haven't decided yet.
$ 88 for one hose is pretty steep - and it's a VW sub part # (as per VW dealer)
But then agian, the original is 25 years old and not too bad-so if I get another 25 years-might be worth it.
Here is what my hoses look like:

http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/mowerman101/88%20Fox%20Wagon%201%206TD%20Build/oilcoolerhosespic1.jpg

http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/mowerman101/88%20Fox%20Wagon%201%206TD%20Build/oilcoolerhosespic2.jpg

http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/mowerman101/88%20Fox%20Wagon%201%206TD%20Build/oilcoolerhosesonenginepic1.jpg

http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy93/mowerman101/88%20Fox%20Wagon%201%206TD%20Build/oilcoolerhosesonenginepic2.jpg

Anyone think of anything else I may be able to use ?


Thanks,Mike

[2strokesmoke]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all your help and input,with these hoses.
I've decided to fabricate metal "T" fittings,for both of these hoses,
so I can use easy to find non turbo hoses and standard 5/8" heater hose.
My decesion is based on future availability of hoses.
I'm building a daily driver and prefer to use parts that can be easily found,
in the event of a breakdown,ect.
The last thing I want,is to have the car sitting around for weeks,while I try and locate
new hoses.This way,all the parts are easy to aquire.
I have already fabricated a 5/8" 3 way "T" for the oil cooler return hose and
a 1" X 1" X 5/8"  "T" for the bypass hose,to feed the oil cooler ( used a 1" threaded pipe-
3" long and drilled and tapped a hole in the center for 3/8" pipe,where I installed a 3/8"
Pipe X 5/8" hose barb and used JB weld on threads for sealant) Looks like it will do the trick.
Agian,thanks for your input !
Mike

[GEE-BEE]

I make all those hoses in silicone

068121053e

037122058

028121053 q

I also make the oil cooler delete hose with no t
037122058-mod

GB

MK1AUTOHAUS stocks just about everything
I did all the MK gas assys also

[RabbitJockey]

gee-bees stuff rules

[2strokesmoke]

Hey Gee-Bee,
I did check your ebay store,as I have bought from you before.
Didn't find anything to fit the Quantum 1.6TD or the Fox
The longitudinal setups seem to use different hoses- the oil cooler is clocked differently,due to interference with the D/S engine mount / clutch cable mount.
If you do make these hoses, let me know.
sent you a PM
Thanks,Mike