Date:         Tue, 2 Sep 2003 15:01:13 -0700
Reply-To:     James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Coolant Feed/Return Pipes Repair
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Well, I'm finally going to fix my coolant feed and return pipes, as the ends
have corroded and broken.  (they've been ghetto-rigged for the last year or
so)  Listmembers told me a while back that the pipes can be replaced w/ out
removing the gas tank... But my mechanic says, while it's possible, it's not
fun.  And that there are hangers/zip ties above the tank that are hard to
reach.  Also, the 2 pipes cost about $250 from the dealer.

So, I know some have spliced in some pipe to replace the corroded flanges,
which SEEMS like it would be much easier and definitely cheaper.  From what
I gather, I would:

a) cut off the end of the pipes
b) insert a piece of hose over that
c) insert a short piece of rigid pipe into that
d) then insert that in to the existing hose, securing everything w/ hose
clamps.

Any problems here?  Is there a particular type of pipe I should use for the
repair?

Thanks for any help.

James