Date:         Sat, 2 Sep 2006 08:31:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
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Greetings fellow Vanagonauts,

About the tape I used: I've seen it elsewhere, but got
mine from Duluth Trading; here's a link:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/42042.aspx?feature=Product_1

It's neat stuff, but I would observe that cleanliness
is next to godliness for this application. I cleaned
up the area before applying the tape, but even so,
little particles of dust got on the tape. I applied
the tape in an even wrap up the exposed plastic tube,
and then down the tube, and ended with a couple of
turns back up and straight (about 2 and a half wraps).
I kept a light tension at all times, just enough to
give a firm wrap without distorting the plastic tube
underneath. Even though the directions said it would
fully cure in about 2 hours, I let it sit overnight.
Then a test run in the desert outside of town to get
the temperature up and the radiator fan running on
low, an inspection, and the decision was made to
continue with camping plans.

I'm thinking of entirely wrapping the hoses on the
Diesel when I put it back together - - that and the
use of the Evans coolant (no pressure) would put my
mind at ease about re-using twenty-four year-old
hoses, at least until I can fabricate something new
out of metal.

And once again, thanks everyone for all the help and
suggestions I received!

Gary

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