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Date:         Wed, 13 May 2009 00:02:08 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help: radiator leak - tonight
Comments: To: mrdztea@gmail.com
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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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