I cut off the offending portion of rusted steel pipe on my '84 some years ago now. Replaced it with suitable rad hose, double-clamped, and haven't had a reason to think of it since. :) On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 7:48 PM, alfred bagdan <abagdan@shaw.ca> wrote: > Hi All, > > I am replacing all my coolant hoses (bought the hose kit) and need some > advice. > 1. the steel pipes are corroded at the rear 18 inches but O.K. the rest of > the way. I am thinking to cut out the bad ends and splicing in hoses. If > I > slide the hoses over the cut pipe now with no ridges for clamping, should I > use some kind of sealant so as to not get a leak? > 2. Is there an easy way to access the hose connections for the front > heater? > > Any advice is greatly appreciated. > > Alfred > 85 Westy >
-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 |
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