On my '84, I use a piece of Van-Again's fuel line tubing and screw-type
clamps each end.

John

----- Original Message -----
From: "David J. Bohannan" <david.bohannan@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 1:20 PM
Subject: Help! 85 coolant circulation question...

> Help!
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> I was working on something else in the rear when I accidentally leaned
> on and broke off the plastic hose connection on the assembly below the
> rear bleeder valve.a little coolant leaked out already, but I am afraid
> to see what would happen if I actually started the motor with it like
> this.
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> Question.
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> Until I can get this replacement part (please let it be available) what
> is my workaround? Can I plug the other end of the hose that leads to the
> expansion tank? Will coolant still leak out with that bleeder valve
> closed?? Am I hosed!??!?!?!
>
>
>
> Dave
>
> 85 1.9