Inside one of the pipes is a restricter.  If you look at the old plastic one
you will see this as well.  Any new one I would think should also have this
restriction inside.  Just FYI.

-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas L. Urner [mailto:dlu@patrosa.canishe.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 1:11 PM
To: Kenneth Wilford
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 1.9 Cooling System "H" Piece

Any reason not to make this part up from some copper pipe?  Seems like
it wouldn't be too hard to solder some up if there was a pipe size that
was close enough -- or else use some hose barbs.

Doug

>Just FYI, we got this piece from a new vendor in brass.  It looks really
>well made and I am going to have a picture up on my site soon.  The only
>down side is the price.  $89.95.  However if it is a choice between that
and
>taking your van off the road, this is a small price to pay.  When I get the
>picture up it will be under part number 025121438 in the webstore.
>Hopefully Jim will get this piece made in plastic and affordable again
soon,
>but until then if you really need to get this part, give me a call.
>
>Thanks,
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>http://www.vanagain.com
>http://www.strictlyvwauctions.com
>Phone: (856)-327-4936
>Fax: (856)-327-2242
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
>Of Jim
>Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 10:49 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: 1.9 Cooling System "H" Piece
>
>
>Does anyone have a picture of part number 025 121 438? The H piece that
>goes between the engine and the header tank.  I'm chatting with a
>plastic fabricator about reproducing them and a pic I ain't got.
>
>Thx.
>
>Jim