Date:         Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:27:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Help with my rear squirter, Oops, that doesn't sound good
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Hi Listers,

        List wisdom works again.  the solution of slipping the broken wiper fluid hose ends  into a slightly larger diameter hose, to splice them together,is working.  No moisture at the top of the hatch, and the rear window is wet. Success!

        I just have to weather proof the wires and hose and be sure the openings to Van top and hatch are sealed. 

        Thanks for the directions for the repair.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 

On Jun 10, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Gregory Smith <gfs@GREGORYFSMITH.COM> wrote:

> I had this same problem, and used the same vacuum line splice that Loren Busch recommends.  I also found a wire broken.  I left the wires and tubing exposed for future repair ease.
> 
> Details: I cut off the brittle parts of the tubing (it seems to stiffen in the boot, perhaps an incompatibility with the rubber) square, there's a lot of slack in the door and chassis. It's come off once since the repair a few years ago.
> 
> Gregory Smith
> 
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> 
> Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 20:42:21 -0400
> From: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Help with my rear squirter, Oops, that doesn't sound good
> 
> Hi listers,
> 
> I discovered recently why my rear wiper squirter is not working. =
> I was putting rubber conditioner on the rubber covers that protect the =
> wires at the top of the rear hatch. the driver's side was like new. =
> the passenger side was all rotted out. when I probed a bit I found that =
> the fluid line had broken and was squirting fluid into the rubber =
> covering. I think the fluid over a short time rotted out the rubber =
> from the inside. The squirter work last year but not all that well. I =
> suspect it had already started to break. But now it is completely broken =
> through.
> 
> So, I have the two ends of the hose and would rather find a way to =
> connect them then to try to replace the entire hose from tank to end. I =
> think the door action stressed the hose in that spot. The rest feels =

> supple and strong.
> 
> Is there a way to connect this hose and keep it from leaking? some kind =
> of splice that goes in the old hose or a larger piece placed on the =
> outside of the old line?=20
> 
> 
> What can I use to protect these wires and hose now that the rubber cover =
> is destroyed. this section is outside the van when the door is shut and =
> exposed to the elements. Perhaps I may just have to use gorilla or =
> electrical tape.
> 
> Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
> 
> Eric Caron=20
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia=20
> 
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