The metal inserts can be pushed in with a muffler gun Im not sure what
atatchment is used and then I'm told some shops drill the side of the
plastic hose and secure the insert with a pop rivit
I could ask if need be
Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: Metal end slips out...

> Those metal inserts keep the pipes from collapsing under the pressures of
> the hose clamps. You could make some more from aluminum or brass tubing If
> you are inclined.
>
> Stan Wilder
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "zolo" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 8:52 PM
> Subject: Metal end slips out...
>
>
> Hi guys,
> The van has two plastic pipes that deliver the coolant back and forth.
They
> have metal inserts at the ends.  I noticed, when I changed the coolant,
that
> the insert has slipped out of one of them.  Q: what to make of it?  How
> serious is it?  What to do?
> Zoltan
>