Date:         Tue, 2 Feb 1999 07:29:14 -0600
Reply-To:     Fred Younger <fyounger@AMFAM.COM>
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From:         Fred Younger <fyounger@AMFAM.COM>
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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