Date:         Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:49:27 -0800
Reply-To:     Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Advise on Fixing Rear Washer Plumbing?
Comments: To: Wetwesties <Wetwesties@yahoogroups.com>
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Since it's not critical to anything I've been putting off fixing a problem
with the plastic line that goes from the rear window washer reservoir/pump
to the rear window.  That plastic hose, running from the van body to the
rear hatch in a bundle at the top right hand corner of the rear hatch, has
become brittle and broken right at the top of the hatch.  That's where it
flexes when the hatch is opened and closed.  It's open right there, washer
fluid runs all over the place if the washer is turned on.  So, any good
suggestions for fixing that at that spot?  Anyone BTDT and have an elegant
solution?  It looks like the ideal solution might be to slip a piece of hose
over the broken ends of the plastic tubing but there is very little exposed
to work with and it apparently had become very brittle.  I'm trying to avoid
a major project of trying to snake a new piece into place, that's why I'm
asking if anyone has come up with some cute solution.