Long Water Pipes - help/advice needed

[glenn77]

Hi - 1984 watercooled T25 1.9 autobox.
Blew a hole in one of the long waterpipes running from the radiator to the engine so have decided to replace the pair - feed and return.
Whilst looking for the parts i noticed that there are 2 types - metal (like mine) and plastic.
Questions - will the plastic pipes fit on my van ??- (obviously more durable).
Any ideas of decent suppliers - JK are collection only !!!
What antifreeze will i need to refill the system? and how much ? (litres)

Thanks in anticipation

[ricicles]

i think the plastic pipes are availble from vw but pricey, if i remember the total coolant is 15 ltrs, so 30 percent of antifreeze needed. good luck.

[glenn77]

Thanks for the reply - but does anyone know if the metal pipes are replaceable fitment/size wise with the metal ones??

[glenn77]

The metal ones work out at about £130

[dugcati]

With all the rain were having this year do you need them? just driving down the road throws up that much water buying a bilge pump instead might be a better investment!

[glenn77]

Sorry iv'e been on holiday in Malta for the past 2 weeks and have missed the rain - 35 degrees of pure sun - but back to the question -

[DevonAid]

Recent post on this - the answer to your question appears to be 'yes' according to Simon Baxter

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... highlight=