Date:         Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:29:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Karen Gritis <gritis@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karen Gritis <gritis@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Heater pipe
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Hi all:

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.

Thanks for any help.
Karen