Date:         Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:43:59 -0500
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant "T" fittings
Comments: To: Joel Sell <justthesells@YAHOO.COM>
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Well, the metal ones in your van are DIY pieces, because the original ones were plastic (nylon I think).  You can get metal T-fittings at hardware stores, or any place that sells plumbing supplies.  You can get plastic ones there, too, but they may be PVC, in which case you'd need CPVC, which is rated for 180 F.  That's where I got the brass double barbs I used when I took out the rear heater.  Hope the brass isn't corroding due to electrolysis with the coolant and other metals in the system, but I think it is ok.  Someone else may correct me about the brass, and about the CPVC, too.  DMc

---- Joel Sell <justthesells@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> Volks,
> '86 weekender with 100k miles
>
> Under the van, in the back seat area, are 2 metal "T" fittings that (I presume) supply the rear heater core with coolant. One is leaking and I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere. Are these one of those DIY pieces that aren't for sale anymore, or am I just not a very good parts searcher?
> If they are a DIY piece, can someone point me in the direction of a website which gives good info on them?
> Thanks,
> Joel in Philly

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David McNeely