In a message dated 4/11/2004 11:44:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
appin@DISTRIBUTEL.NET writes:

<< I then used a copper L fitting and attached the intake and exit lines
together. I have never had a leak and it gave me much more room. It will also
allow you to re-attach the heater ata a later date if you feel the need. Patrick >>

Patrick,

You would be better off closing each end with a cap. Connecting them the way
you have alllows the coolant to bypass the radiator. Water take the path of
least resistance. That L is a conveneint bridge for it to go. Plenty of talk
about this in the archives.

BenT