Marshall Ruskin wrote: >?Is it possible to replace rubber heater hoses (expensive) with PVC or >similar pipes? Stay tuned... I replaced the steel pipes that run the length of the van with PVC. Twice... White PVC is too soft when hot. The pressure from the hose-clamps makes the pipe diameter shrink under the clamp, then she leaks.... I have replaced pipeends with gray (high temp) PVC hose nipples. I will let you know if they hold up. If they do, I will also give more details on what mwasinvolved. Erik V. 84 Vanagon 87 Vanagon 84 GTI |
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