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Date:         Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:05:44 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit,
              was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
Comments: To: dvdclarksn@AOL.COM
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At 11:45 AM 3/24/2009, David Clarkson wrote:
>I removed these inserts as they seemed to allow the hoses to slip
>off. I probably need this kit for a long term fix but until then I
>have double clamped the hoses with the clamps in opposite directions
>to help hold the hoses securely.


I'd suggest to keep a very close eye on them.  Those pipes are not
meant to withstand clamping pressures without the inserts, and if
they break you won't be able to fix them with a $50 kit...




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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'89 Po' White Star "Scamp"
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