On a '90 the plastic tubes should have a metal insert in each end, where the hoses are clamped. The insert keeps the plastic from deforming. They can rust or otherwise move out of position. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Grungy" <grungy@MINDLESS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 4:07 PM Subject: coolant leak question...
> My '90 GL has a coolant leak up front, where the radiator hoses meet > the long coolant tubes. After replacing both hoses there was still a > leak. One of the long coolant tubes had no plastic end on it - and > it appeared to be the leaky one, so the tube was replaced. After the > replacement, the other tube/hose interface is leaking - drip, drip, > drip. *sigh* > Took it apart and found some plastic "whiskers" protruding from the > back side of the fat part of the plastic end on the tube. These were > cut off. Checked the hose with my finger to see if there was any > gross evidence of cuts - didn't feel any. Put it all back together > again. Drip, drip, drip. *big sigh* > > The plastic tube appears to be solid, but the pair keep leaking. > Can over-tightening of the hose clamp make it leak more? > I'm using screw-type hose clamps and three out of the four don't leak. > > Is there any way to seal this up without replacing the long coolant tube? > Sealant? Putty? Two hose-clamps? One of VW's spring-clamps? > -- > > bcnu - Grungy (Kailua, HI) opinions are just that.obviously. > '60 dddPanel '69 Bug '90 Vanagon '93 Eurovan '00 Audi A6 Avant > g r u n g y AT g r u n g y DOT c o m |
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