Date:         Mon, 1 Mar 2004 02:28:50 EST
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: plastic coolant pipe diameter?
Comments: To: rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 2/29/04 5:13:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM writes:


> . So I was thinking about just cutting through it at the leak and slipping
> a rubber hose (radiator hose) in between to rejoin it. 2 Question are: I this
> a good Idea? I don't see why not myself

cut out damaged area, and insert copper pipe, then clamp it.  clamping it w/o
inserting pipe will crush the plastic lines..

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