The metal inserts can be pushed in with a muffler gun Im not sure what atatchment is used and then I'm told some shops drill the side of the plastic hose and secure the insert with a pop rivit I could ask if need be Bob
----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 10:12 PM Subject: Re: Metal end slips out...
> Those metal inserts keep the pipes from collapsing under the pressures of > the hose clamps. You could make some more from aluminum or brass tubing If > you are inclined. > > Stan Wilder > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "zolo" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 8:52 PM > Subject: Metal end slips out... > > > Hi guys, > The van has two plastic pipes that deliver the coolant back and forth. They > have metal inserts at the ends. I noticed, when I changed the coolant, that > the insert has slipped out of one of them. Q: what to make of it? How > serious is it? What to do? > Zoltan > |
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