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Date:         Wed, 12 Mar 2003 02:21:52 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: expanson tank nipple broken
Comments: To: jwhetsto@NETINS.NET
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In a message dated 3/11/03 1:57:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, jwhetsto@NETINS.NET writes:

> expansion tank to the little overflow tank is always coming loose from its > connection at the expansion tank and spraying coolant. I assume there was > originally a nipple or extended piece of platic pipe leading off the > expansion tank > where the hose connects but now I only have maybe a 1/4 inch to clamp onto. > > Is there any kind of magical mystery potion: epoxy ,coolant hose sealant > etc. that would hold up to the temp and stress of this location, or does > anyone know where i might locate a used tank and if so what years/models > will interchange with 831/2 westy's

i have the fuel expansion tanks cheap. not worth it to fix since its in a area that gets slung w/ rocks and dirt and it will probably break again. let me know if you need one chris


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