Date:         Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:08:09 -0300
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Wayward coolant hose
Comments: To: Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
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This happened to me within 100 kms of putting on that hose NEW!  The cause is the
diversion block that goes through the firewall-ish metal had fallen down out of its
place.  M

On 12 Apr 2002 at 1:05, Max Wellhouse wrote:

> Have had a peaceful 6 months or so with out having to do too much to
> the 90 GL.   Then the other night as I pulled into the driveway at
> 2:30 AM), I see this steam coming from under the van and
> simultaneously get the antifreeze smell.  Decided to deal with itin AM
>
> Come to find out that the 15mm(?) hose that runs from the metal
> coolant pipe to over the tranny and points beyond, had dropped down
> far enough to rub on two of the CV joint bellows and the drive axle.
> Lord knows how long that has been going on, but it finally wore a hole
> through the 1 year old hose.  The quick fix was a Prestone  drain T
> valve T splice that allowed me to get back on the road.  Anyone else
> had this happen?
>
> Dimwittd Moosde and Flying Squirrel

How about using a subject line in your emails to the Vanagon list. It is in your
best interest as many people just delete emails with no subject line.  Malcolm