10 years of non-leaky.  Mine started to leak after only a few years; but I
still have the original pipes.  The end piece (the rib) came off and I threw
it away (1995). It leaked so I had to improvise.  It started to leak again
last month.  When I took it apart the Teflon pipe had been deteriorated a
bit more. This allowed me to get rid of the improvisation and just use a 9"
x 1.5" coolant hose (the kind with the spring inside [from Schucks]) and two
hose clamps... No leaks!!!

Jere
90 GL
88 GL

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Kenneth Wilford
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 7:44 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Coolant Pipes

The ends have separated.  This happens with the plastic pipes/metal
ends.  You need to replace the plastic pipes with new ones from the
dealer.  This will fix the problem and should give you another 10 years
of non-leakiness.

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 MICHAEL POPE
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 11:59 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Coolant Pipes

Hey now volks,
I have been having a really hard time getting the main coolant pipes to
stop leaking where they connect to main rad hoses behind spare tire
carrier. It appears the hoses were replaced by PO, I never touched them,
just started leaking. It seems as though I have one fixed but the
connection to the lower hose will not quit dripping. I felt around on
the connection and it does not feel like the pipe is cracked which I
heard can happen. How often are these long plastic pipes supposed to be
replaced. Are they dealer only? Local dealer in Asheville NC said $109
for one $159 for other / spc order.  Seems like if it is not cracked it
shoud seal. Any suggestions? All help appreciated.

Have a Grateful Day
Michael
89 Westy-Rosebud

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