Can't you epoxy something over the hairline crack or seal it some of these wonder products? I guess duct tape won't work in this case. What about JB Weld over the crack? Bob At 04:48 PM 10/03/2001 -0700, Richard Ferguson wrote: >Dear Volks, >I'm having a difficult time replacing the Double T Piece 1.9L Vanagon >part #025 121 438 for my 85 Westie. It left me stranded on the side of >the freeway last week and now it seems VW has discontinued the part!!! >The Bus Depot has had it backordered for six weeks and the dealer was >sent a part called 025 121 438B that looked nothing like what I need >and certainly could not function as a replacement. The part I need is a >flange piece that goes between the coolant reservoir and the hoses that >circulate the coolant. It looks like a big H or a "double T." Why would >VW discontinue this? I have a 2.1 rebuilt engine in my van...it has not >affected the coolant system tho which is still the one for 1.9. Will I >have to upgrade to an 86 coolant reservoir & hoses? Is this possible? >My part developed a hairline split along the middle but not on the >seam! Strange on such a heavy plastic part I would think. >Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions, >Rick >85 Westie > > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >NEW from Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. >http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 |
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