The crossover pipe uses a 25mm yellow o-ring.  You MUST use the correct
part, since it's made of a very soft and flexible material.  Also, make sure
the crossover pipe is not pitted by corrosion, or bent out of round.  Do not
use gasket sealant on the o-ring.  If it's gonna leak, gasket weal won't
help.

You might be able to do the job with the AC in place, but I don't think so.
It, at least, would be easier with it out of the way.  The job is not
difficult in a technical sense; just a PITA.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leslie Shiaman" <lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 5:46 PM
Subject: Waterpump replacement on '84 Westy 1.9L: 2 Questions

> Listees -
>
> I have 2 questions.  I am doing a waterpump replacement and am following
> the instructions at http://volksweb.relitech.com/19wpump.htm
>
> Tom says we need 2 coolant pipe gaskets in addition to the gaskets that
> come with waterpump. I just got t-stat and waterpump in the mail from Bus
> Depot today.  Of course no coolant pipe gaskets.  My local parts store
> doesn't have them, and I've looked(overlooked?) on Bus Depot for them.
> Any ideas where I can find them and perhaps the order #?
>
> Also, is there a significant difference in doing this job if the van has
> a/c?  Does the compressor need to be removed, or do we just work around
> it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Les
> '84 Westy (still)
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