Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:42:40 -0400
Reply-To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject: Re: Coolant Feed/Return Pipes Repair
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I had "repaired" one of my metal pipes this way. One of the ends was
rusted through at the firewall where the the SS clamp was holding it in
place. I used 1-1/4" copper to replace the sawed off end and clamped over
and extra piece of hose. The copper just fit over the stock pipe and made
a fairly rigid joint. Worked OK for about a half a year. I later replaced
both metal lines in combination with a gas tank job. I couldn't get the
new lines through without removing the tank, however, if it was way up on a
lift, it might be possible. I just didn't want to skin all the paint off
of the new pipes putting them in in my driveway.
Jay
James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 09/02/2003
06:01:13 PM
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Subject: Coolant Feed/Return Pipes Repair
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
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