On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:02 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> If it's the heater hose, or a failed heat control valve, find a bolt > or ?, that is close to ID of hose and a suitable sized hose clamp. > Temp. clamp hose ~5" (i.e. with needle nose vice grips) before crack > to minimize coolant loss, cut hose at "good" portion before > break/failed valve, slip hose clamp over hose, insert bolt, position > clamp, tighten, release temp clamp.
Of course when heater hose cut for repair, one would need to plug both ends of heater hose. Obvious detail I guess, but one I didn't include. Oops! Neil. |
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