joel hembel wrote: > > Hi all, have 2 quick questions: > > 1) Are metal coolant pipes prone to rust thru, that run from the back to > the radiator? How expensive are replacements? Are plastic available? > Yes. I just replaced one on an 85 vanagon gl. The rust was on the last five feet or so at the back end. Cost was $170. The later models have plastic pipes, but I don't think they'll fit perfectly. The cooling system changed a bit on them. > 2) I have a driveline shutter that increases with speed of vehicle(and > rotation of tire). It seems to smooth out as the vehicle gets driven > longer distance. I seem to think it is the driveshafts? Could they be > dry or wearing out? There is no clacking? There doesn't seem to be any > hesitation or fluctuation of the engine. Joel Hembel / Wisconsin / 82 > Westy Diesel Not sure what you mean by this. Check your tires. I had one where the tread was coming off -- you could see the steel belts underneath -- and it caused the wheel to wobble, which caused the steering wheel to wobble. Fred Younger 85 GL soon for sale 91 GL |
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