Date:         Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:38:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: fuel system expansion tanks
Comments: To: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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  I've repaired several broken plastic fuel parts with a snug-fitting piece
of metal pipe inside for reinforcement and a bit of putty-type  epoxy (that
you cut off of a stick and knead the 2 parts together) works easiest.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: fuel system expansion tanks


> At 02:43 PM 6/27/2008, Damon Lowe wrote...
>>the nipple broke off of the valve that attaches to the line leading
>>back to the charcoal filter... what is the best adhesive for this
>>task?
>
> I would try JB Weld, applied liberally to the outside of the
> connection. Be careful not to plug the inside, and make sure you clean
> it well and rough up the plastic a bit to make sure it sticks. You'll
> need some way to hold things in place while it sets, maybe a coathanger
> pushed into the hole?
>