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Date:         Thu, 14 Dec 2000 08:22:01 -0800
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: preventive maintenance alert
Comments: To: WoodyHalsey2@CS.COM
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> The last time my beloved '83 V'gon was up on the lift I asked the excellent > mechanic who works on it to check all the coolant hoses for leaks or wear. He > noticed that the two "T's" connecting the cooling system to the little > radiator under the back seat were corroded. I ordered replacements from > Camelback. By the time they came and I could get back to the garage another > month had gone by. Thank heavens no more time passed. When the old metal T's > were removed they ust fell apart. Another month or so and I probably would > have left all my coolant on the road somewhere. So, if yours haven't been > replaced, I suggest you take a look! BTW the new ones are nylon. Should last > a while.

If I had an 83 I'd go through and replace ALL the coolant hoses and plastic fittings and ALL the fuel hoses.

Bill


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