Date:         Mon, 24 Jul 1995 09:00:56 -0600 (MDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jack Reed <jackr@fortnet.org>
Subject:      Re: (F)Jack the heater guru

Christian,

On Sun, 23 Jul 1995 7039ckrah@umbsky.cc.umb.edu wrote:

> Jack:
> I have the BA6 installed on my '65 deluxe (I think as u already know).  It
> werks great.  The rubber hose (large diameter stuff) that connects under the
> rear seat (fold-out bed) and others similar are developing cracks along the
> seams.  It appears minor and I think I can repair these with Aqua Seal (stuff
> for SCUBA/ surf wet suits) for the mean time.  Do you have a source for these
> types of parts?  VWoA (ouch)?
> christian

I'd avoid the dealer on these parts, since (as you've already noted) they 
would be prohibitively expensive.  If you can't find good used 
replacements at yards I'd try a heating/ventilating outfit.  Tell them 
what you're looking for in the way of diameter/strength/etc.  If all else 
fails you could probably use some flexible metal hose with an external 
fiberglass insulating liner.  I've found some at building supply houses 
for use with my home heating system but it should work fine on the 
heaters as well.

Give Ark Mirvis in NJ a call as well (201-398-6363) and see what he 
recommends, although I think he'll be on the steep side as well.  Some 
high-temp silicone sealant should work on small cracks in the ducts until 
you find some replacement parts.

Jack