Date:         Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:39:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Tony DeMille <dubstar@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tony DeMille <dubstar@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      REAR HEATER one last concern
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i have one last question about the temporary fix of my rear (under bench)
heater leak.

(history) i had many responses to my last email and they were all very
helpful. many reassured me that the leak was common and that the "o" ring
was probably to blame. several ideas were posed for fixing the leak. among
them was the removing the unit and either plugging the hoses or connecting
them with a "U" type connection. i did end up removing the heater as a unit
(until i get the moola to buy a new one) leaving the two hoses that come in
from the engine compartment hanging. i then used the "U" type connection
suggestion with some new heater hose and some wormdrive clamps. this seems
to work great. no leaks. no soaking of the carpet. no risk of toxic fume
overload.

(question) the thing that bothers me is that right after i got done with
this fix, i recieved an email from ken lewis telling me not to make any type
of "U" connector fix as it will only send warm coolant back to the cool side
of the engine.

what is the right thing to do here?!

i need a qualified, correct answer on this one before it's too late.

thank you as always for you input

tony
'90GL