Can't you epoxy something over the hairline crack or seal it some of these
wonder products?  I guess duct tape won't work in this case.  What about JB
Weld over the crack?
Bob

At 04:48 PM 10/03/2001 -0700, Richard Ferguson wrote:
>Dear Volks,
>I'm having a difficult time replacing the Double T Piece 1.9L Vanagon
>part #025 121 438 for my 85 Westie. It left me stranded on the side of
>the freeway last week and now it seems VW has discontinued the part!!!
>The Bus Depot has had it backordered for six weeks and the dealer was
>sent a part called 025 121 438B that looked nothing like what I need
>and certainly could not function as a replacement. The part I need is a
>flange piece that goes between the coolant reservoir and the hoses that
>circulate the coolant. It looks like a big H or a "double T." Why would
>VW discontinue this? I have a 2.1 rebuilt engine in my van...it has not
>affected the coolant system tho which is still the one for 1.9. Will I
>have to upgrade to an 86 coolant reservoir & hoses? Is this possible?
>My part developed a hairline split along the middle but not on the
>seam! Strange on such a heavy plastic part I would think.
>Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions,
>Rick
>85 Westie
>
>
>
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