Date:         Sat, 18 Dec 2004 13:50:58 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Help! 85 coolant circulation question...
Comments: To: "David J. Bohannan" <david.bohannan@VERIZON.NET>

The bleeder valve doesn't supply that little hose.  It only allows a small
internal opening that's between the two large hoses.

You don't want to close that little hose off.

What I did once was to use a small length of brass tubing, which I heated
with a torch, then inserted it where the fitting had broken off.  The hot
brass allowed the tubing to "Melt" its way in.  I then packed the area with
JB Weld ... but probably didn't have to.  It was in place for 4 years before
I replaced it with a new manifold which I got from Vanagain.  I still have
the one with the brass tube as a spare.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy


> Help!
>
>
>
> I was working on something else in the rear when I accidentally leaned
> on and broke off the plastic hose connection on the assembly below the
> rear bleeder valve.a little coolant leaked out already, but I am afraid
> to see what would happen if I actually started the motor with it like
> this.
>
>
>
> Question.
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>
>
> Until I can get this replacement part (please let it be available) what
> is my workaround? Can I plug the other end of the hose that leads to the
> expansion tank? Will coolant still leak out with that bleeder valve
> closed?? Am I hosed!??!?!?!
>
>
>
> Dave
>
> 85 1.9