

| Subject: | Re: '91Westy Coolant loss |
| Date: | Fri, 8 Feb 2002 09:06:57 EST |
I have seen several vans with loose clamps on the plastic lines that go to the radiator. Some times the clamps themselves are rusted to the point that they are tight if you try to turn the screw, but are no longer clamping. If this is the problem then it should be just a matter of some new clamps. The other thing that seems to happen is that the plastic pipes themselves deteriorate with time. They are moulded around a piece of metal on the ends to give them beef when you are tightening the clamps. Many times the plastic gives way on the end allowing the metal piece to work its way loose of the plastic pipe. You can shove the metal piece back and reclamp but at this point you might want to start saving up for new plastic lines. Or (not to leave out the obvious) you could have a leaky radiator (it happens). Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: (856)-765-1583 Fax: (856)-327-2242
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