Date:         Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:43:54 -0700
Reply-To:     James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant Feed/Return Pipes Repair
In-Reply-To:  <BB7A6139.77DA%tornadored@earthlink.net>
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Just to clarify, in case it matters:  My van is a 90 Carat w/ the plastic
pipes.  (forgot to include that part!)

Thanks.

James


On 9/2/03 15:01, "James V" <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:

> 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