Does anybody know the size radiator hose required for this repair?  I have
an 85 Vanagon with the same problem and need a quick fix on the rear 1 to 2
feet of pipe.

John Fleming
85 Westaru (180K)

----- Original Message -----
From: Martin Jagersand <vwjag@hammer.cs.jhu.edu>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: California help needed ! URGENT !

>    Hi, my name is Alex and I am the owner of an 82 vanagon. I left
Montreal 2
>    months ago and I am in California now. I have a problem with my van:
the
>    pipes that brings the water coolant in front are badly rusted and needs
to be
>    replaced. The VW dealer tells me it will cost 2000$ US to replace!!! Is
it
>    possible to find good used pipes. Do you know where in California or do
you
>    knwow someone who could help me in California.     Hope you have good
news
>    for me.   Thanks       Alex
>    Please write me at:  alexskiandclimb@hotmail.com
>
> Hi Alex,
>
> Seems to me that you want to find a temporary fix, then look
> for a more reasonable priced solution.
>
> Is your leak a pinhole leak? If so just get a standard leak patch
> kit from a hardware store. (Piece of soft rubber, stainless steel,
> 2 hose clamps. rubber goes over hole, steel wraps around pipe
> and two hose clamps secure.)
>
> If your pipes are deteriorated completely over a longer section
> simply cut it out and replace with radiator hose.
>
> For a permanent fix you can buy new plastic pipes from VW. Pretty
> priecey even just for the part. Or you can pull the plastic pipes
> from a late model vanagon in a junk yard -- they don't rust.
>
> Since yours is a '82 and watercooled I assume it's a Diesel.
> Keep an eye at the coolant level! You'll blow the engine quite
> quickly if you run low.
>
> Good luck,
> MArtin
> --
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>
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>
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>
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>
> Martin Jagersand                 email: vwjag@hammer.cs.jhu.edu
> Computer Science Department
> Johns Hopkins University
>
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