Date:         Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:18:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Annie <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Annie <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Repairing a coolant hose
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Which hose it it? Let me see if I can explain  . . . lol

Back and topside of the engine, coolant hoses - there's several of them
there - it's a smaller one, goes under the 2 larger ones. The larger ones
are parallel to the engine. This one starts about where all those come
together, kinda looks an "H" there, I think, and goes under them towards the
seat/front of van and disappears. I'm guessing it goes to the rear heater
core?

Does that sound right?

I looked at the diagram in the Bentley but it's confusing to me.

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On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> it works well to replace the piece of hose that is damaged with a metal
> pipe or sleeve.
>
> the inside diameter has to be 'mostly' the same ID as the hose,
> and then ends need to be barbed or have a curled up lip so the hose wont'
> slide off.
>
> external patches are just that, patches, and may not last real well.
>
> if you look at the *inside* of the hose, you will see it's deteriorating
> though, betcha.
>
> which hose is it ?
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annie" <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 5:48 PM
> Subject: Repairing a coolant hose
>
>
>  I've got a hose that's got a small tear in it. Other than the tear, the
>> rest
>> of the hose is in good shape and is only leaking a little bit from the
>> tear.
>> I'd like to just repair the hose rather than buying a whole new hose.
>>
>> What is the best way to go about repairing it? The tear is only about 1/4
>> inch or less in length. I was thinking of splicing it and putting a
>> smaller
>> hose in that section then clamping it but I'm open to other ideas.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> *Annie Anderson* Blogger, Designer, Thinker & Mom
>> web: annieandersonblog.com email: lsandrsn@gmail.com
>> twitter: silverlunace <http://twitter.com/silverlunace> facebook:
>> anniesanderson <http://facebook.com/anniesanderson>
>> *Blazin' a trail where there is no path.*
>>
>
>