Date:         Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:58:15 -0700
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit,
              was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
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> Anyone else done the SS screw bit?

I had a front hose insert pop out on the road a few months ago on my
new-to-me GL. I ran a stainless tek-screw into the pipe in a gas
station parking lot, but just as something to keep the hose from
slipping off, as I had an appointment to make. I've been meaning to
pull the pipe and put the insert back in and do it right, but haven't
had time. It's held solid for a couple thousand miles so far.... but I
don't think I'd trust it for a long trip until I get the steel insert
put back in.

I have the GoWesty brass insert kit in my other van. It's held the
inserts fast for 20K miles so far. It appears to be a good solution. I
will probably try riveting the steel insert with stainless rivets on
my other van.  I reckon one solution will work as good as the other...

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen"
'90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"