Date:         Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:59 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
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I assume the pipe was pulled at least part way out toward rear for
repair. If not.....

Given my limited knowledge of all model year Vanagons, prepping the
crack would be nearly impossible. And running a torch? IF done this
way, I'd question a solder job repair. Like I can just see someone
sticking a propane torch in there, long wick of solder, likely a bad
job done. Did they melt the crossover pipe?

Personally I'd clamp hose(s) as needed, drain the pipe, pull it back,
prep and braze it. Maybe "soldered" means "brazed"? (below). Better
yet, if metal allows, MIG on a patch. No better yet, pull both pipes
and TK it.

Neil.





>
> On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> Ok- So I have a  friend who came over yesterday and soldered a one inch
>> crack in one of the steel coolant pipes which cracked above the gas tank.
>> I don't trust it, but he persuaded me.
>>
>> If it fails , it will mean removing the gas tank again, and I need a
>> permanent fix because I'm selling this Vanagon.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Robert
>> 1982 Westfalia
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>


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