John, Measure from the top of the radiator grill to the ground. Then subtract from that the distance from the top of the tank to the ground. Add a few inches. You don't want it to be so tall that you can't get a good pour between the top of the bong and the roof. Jim On Nov 29, 2012, at 7:37 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Have to change the coolant in both of my '88GL's. Have decided to make a > "Libby Bong" for the task - but - I have found most of the recommended > dimensions for the bong - the one that eludes me is how long or tall to > make it. I know instructions say tall enough to be over the height of > the radiator vent - but just how tall/long/high is that? Does anyone know?? > > Bong PVC pipe - 2in. dia by "X"in long? > > Other parts -- > Plumbqwik Reducer - 2 in down ti 1-1/2 in. > Nylon tube - 1/2 dia X "X" in. long > Rubber band > Sticky/pucky to seal nylon tube to te PVC pipe. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers |
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