Date:         Thu, 9 Jan 2003 13:16:22 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant "T"-Piece
Comments: To: Eric Unrau <eunrau@YAHOO.CA>
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It's difficult but doable. First think about replacing any of the other hoses that
connect to it so you can do them all at the same time. Obviously, remove the RR wheel
for better sight and access. Remove the screws that hold it to the firewall, so you
can move it around. There is not much room for moving it around. Loosen the clamp on
the large, short hose connected to the plastic pipe going to the radiator so you can
slide it forward, or remove it altogether to gain more movement. Remove the hoses that
are attached to it on the engine side. In short, get as much stuff out of the way as
possible before you start.
And buy the special radiator hose clamp pliers (about $15 at Checker). With these you
can lock onto the clamp from different directions (the jaws rotate) and keep it open.
Good luck,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Unrau" <eunrau@YAHOO.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 12:19 PM
Subject: Coolant "T"-Piece


> How difficult is it to remove and replace the coolant "T"-Piece?  Mine
> appears to be leaking.  Any tips, insight pointers???
>
> Thx,
>
> ~Eric~
> '89 Westy
> Vancouver, BC