There are 2 problems with your idea. You will not have the flare for the
hose and clamp to push against to keep it from slipping out under
pressure. This will encourage you to tighten the clamp more. Them since
you will not have the metal insert inside the tube, it will deform
causing it to leak again. I would use a sheet metal screw with some
sealant or epoxy to seal the leak.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Randy Charrette
Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 5:12 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: plastic coolant pipe diameter?

Well, I'm an idiot. I was doing some work on my 87' Syncro yesterday and
managed to drill right through one of the plastic coolant pipes that
runs the lenght of the van. So I was thinking about just cutting through
it at the leak and slipping a rubber hose (radiator hose) in between to
rejoin it. 2 Question are: I this a good Idea? I don't see why not
myself. Also, what diameter hose do I need to get?

Thanks,
Randy Charrette
87' Syncro TIICO

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