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Date:         Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:34:37 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Long coolant lines and gas tank install done ... see the video
Comments: To: Thomas Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <29CB0D38-DA94-4844-B6AB-BD817A5F80D4@comcast.net>
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Let's not lie.... even with the gas tank out.... it's still a pain in the butt job!

It really is substantially easier with two people and the van up high. Even if the second person is useless (like a kid, a friend, etc).

This is a job that really just sucks, regardless.

Now try doing it again (Successfully) without the right pipes! I used reconditioned steel pipes (as it's what i had), and of the 4 sections (of the two pipes), 3 of the 4 were "Left" sections. And I made it work! : )

-Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG in the back '87 SUNROOF SYNCRO Arriving in the next 24 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 8:13 PM, Thomas Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:

> Gas in the eyes was simply washed out w/ water, which didn't help the > ear & which occurred when changing a gas line in one of my ac buses, & > gas came down onto face & eyes, then when I turned head in order to > avoid gas, got gas directly into the ear! > > I am still alive & well as this incident was a couple of years ago. > The RN wife, googled gas in ear, & came up w/ all kinds of advice, > some of which was actually taken-poured hydrogen peroxide in the ear, > & it stopped hurting almost immediately, IIRC. > > Ouch! > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ-like I said when in doubt, google > > > > > On Jul 18, 2010, at 4:37 PM, Mike wrote: > > Gas in the ear? >> See a doctor, you've likely got a chemical burn in the ear canal, it >> can >> get infected and may need antibiotics >> . I once 'cleaned' my ear with an alcohol-dipped q-tip and then had >> to go >> to the doctor due to the pain that wouldn't quit. I won't do that >> ever >> again! >> Watch for ear infection or pain that won't go away. >> >> Mike B. >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "B Feddish" <uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM> >> Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 3:46 PM >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >> Subject: Long coolant lines and gas tank install done ... see >> the video >> >> >>> >>> OK, the long coolant hoses and new gas tank are in. BD was 99% >>> positive I >>> needed the "D" gas tank but sent me home with both tanks so I could >>> be >>> sure I had the right one. >>> >>> >>> >>> That tank was extremely difficult to put in as far as I'm concerned. >>> Frankly, if it needs to come out again because I did something >>> wrong I'm >>> taking it to the mechanics. >>> >>> >>> >>> Anyway, for more amusement than education, point your browser at >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaMnLFA-USQ . >>> >>> >>> >>> I have now complely overspent our budget this summer on van repairs >>> and >>> now we have cancled our 10 day vacation to New England due to lack of >>> funds. And I've been listening to "teach yourself French" CD's for 5 >>> months. >>> >>> >>> >>> I still need to put that clutch in but it appears I'll have to do it >>> myself. THAT should be an interesting video. >>> >>> >>> >>> Bryan >>> >>> _________________________________________________________________ >>> The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your >>> inbox. >>> >>> http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3= >>> >>


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