I did this about 4 years ago.  Cut out the rear portion of the metal pipes
that were rusted out, replaced with 1 1/4" heater hose.  Easy job, no
problems, still going strong four years later.  Cost: about $8.00 for hose
and clamps, plus anti-freeze.

John Philcox
'85 GL
Newport, RI
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 11:20 PM
  Subject: Re: Outrageous Parts Price

  I've not run into this problem yet myself, but is there something wrong
with just running -say 5/8" - heater hose from front to back?
  Chris