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Date:         Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:47:17 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Heater pipe
Comments: cc: gritis@VERIZON.NET
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In a message dated 26/08/2008 10:08:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Karen, this is a very common occurrence. That coolant pipe (NOT heater pipe) is ALWAYS rusting through, that's why I offer them in the _POR-15_ (http://www.por15.com/) version. It's not that complicated to change out. You will need the O-ring for the connection at the water pump. The two hex headed bolts should be replaced with stainless steel ones. you will need a good pair of spring clamp pliers to remove the spring clamps. Do not replace them with screw clamps as the spring type are better. To get at the two hex headed bolts, a ratchet with a long extension and a socket head key are required. Use Loctight Ultra Grey Silicon sealant on the O-ring to keep it in place while you get the pipe back in there. The parts you need are here on my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm) "Cooling System" webpage >

Coolant pipe, pump to T-stat housing, '86 ~ '91, 1458, 025 121 081G - $99.95 OR Coolant pipe, pump to T-stat housing, POR-15ed, '86 ~ '91, 1458, 025 121 081G - $125.00 Stainless Steel hex socket bolt w/flat & lock washer for coolant pipe 025 121 081G, M8 x 25mm - $1.25 - two needed O-ring gasket for 025 121 081G, 030 121 119 - $2.87

Good time to flush out the coolant system and refill with new Phosphate free coolant.

>>>>>>>>>>>My 91 non gl passed Northern Virginia emissions inspections and the state safety inspection with flying colors. It was somewhat of a shock since it's been off of the road for over a year, parked in the driveway.

So, I was thrilled and started driving it again after an oil change. Everything was going well until today. I went to Borders and as I got out of the van, noticed that antifreeze smell. Looked near the left rear tire and antifreeze was pouring out of the van, until it was totally emptied of fluid.

We were poking around and noticed that the pipe that goes from the water pump to . . .not sure where was rusted through in a large area. When we poked further, noticed that it seemed to be very near to rusted through all along the bottom of this pipe (heater hose?). Is this making sense? What is that pipe and how complicated is the repair? Should I have it towed to the shop? The dealership happens to be right across the street from Borders. My husband's pretty handy, is this fairly straightforward?

I just don't want him to get all bogged down in some sort of convoluted repair.<<<<<<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2008


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