Date:         Wed, 27 May 2009 12:38:52 -0600
Reply-To:     Warren Lail <wklail@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Warren Lail <wklail@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>
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Hi Robert,

I don't remember whether I installed the kit while the engine was in or out
(I was converting to a 2.2 Subie during that time).  However, if you only
want to repair the radiator end of the pipes, then the engine is not
involved.  The hair dryer made a lot of difference in tapping the pieces
back into place.  That's pretty tough plastic and I was afraid I would crack
it if i didn't apply heat.  You could certainly use a heat gun, but be
careful and don't melt the plastic pipes.  And while you're doing the
repair, go ahead and replace the hoses as well (you may already have this
planned).  There is no need to do the repair only to have a hose split a
little later on.

Good luck,

Warren in Santa Fe
88 Westy 2.2 Subie

On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote:

> Can the GoWesty kit easily be installed while the engine is in?
>
> or is better to do it when the engine is out?
>
> Robert
>
>
> On May 18, 2009, at 7:38 PM, Warren Lail wrote:
>
>  I installed the GoWesty kit more than three years and 70,000 miles ago and
>> I
>> have had no problems whatever.  The inserts in my coolant pipes had almost
>> slipped out entirely.  I used a hair dryer to heat the plastic thoroughly
>> and then using a piece of wood to dampen the blows, I hammered them back
>> into place.  I then installed the GoWesty repair kit and that was the end
>> of
>> that story.  So far, so good.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Warren in Santa Fe
>> 88 Westy
>>
>
>