Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:09:14 EDT
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From: Rico Dagastino <Dagbear@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Repairing a coolant hose
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I had an 84 Vanagon and the inside diameter of the hose in question is
roughly the same size as the outside diameter of a standard copper pipe of 1
1/4". Cut out the damaged section of the hose and take it with you to a
plumbing supply house which sells copper pipe. They will be able to provide a
section of pipe and hose clamps for securing the connections. Purchase a
section of pipe which will allow about 1 1/2" to be inserted into the
remaining portions of the hose on each end. Secure each end of the hose/pipe
connections with hose clamps. I had to do this when the same hose on my van
failed and found this to much more reliable, as a temporary measure, than any
attempt to secure the leak which was applied to the outside of the hose.
This works best if the section to be replaced is the straight portion near
the top of its route. If it is one of the curved sections it is much more
difficult. It is also difficult but not impossible to cobble together
replacement hoses available at a standard auto parts supply house. The inside
diameter of that hose which attaches to the plastic fitting (with the vent
hose attached) is larger than the inside diameter of the other end of the
hose which attaches to the metal pipe which travels forward toward the
radiator. Good luck
Rico
In a message dated 9/18/2010 11:51:16 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
lsandrsn@gmail.com writes:
Yes, of course, it is. But as I'm going to have to order one from
somewhere and wait for it to arrive, I need a temporary solution.
I think I like David's idea of the Rescue Tape. Now to find somewhere
local that actually sells it . . .
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On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM, <_Dagbear@aol.com_
(mailto:Dagbear@aol.com) > wrote:
It is much better to replace the entire hose. If one portion is failing
the remainder of the hose will be found to be in similar condition.
Rico Dagastino
Memphis, TN
In a message dated 9/17/2010 7:53:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
_lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM_ (mailto:lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM) writes:
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!
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