This is actually the water pump inlet or feed pipe. Wrap the leak with a
piece of hose and a clamp. Be carefull that the heater return does not
suddenly brake off as it gets very weak in that area.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Daniel Erlandson
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 4:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: metal bypass coolant pipe

Hey Volks,

        I seem to have developed a small leak in the metal coolant pipe
that
goes basically from the thermostat to the water pump.  I believe that
it is called a bypass pipe, it is on the driver's side.  I ordered one
from Ken at Vanagain last night, the questions is when will I have the
time to get it in (hoping for the weekend).  I was hoping that I could
repair it for the short term with maybe a muffler bandage?  The leak
isn't present when the engine is off, it starts to drip, drip, drip
when the pressure in the system starts to build.  I'm not suggesting
trying to put off the inevitable, just looking for a quick and easy
solution that would buy me a couple of days, keep my wife mobile around
town and save me the cost of a rental car.  Any experiences?  Thanks

Dan Erlandson
Flemington, NJ
1991 Vanagon GL 184k
1999 Passat 1.8L 137k

Dan Erlandson
Flemington, NJ
1991 Vanagon GL 183k
1999 Passat 1.8L 133k