On 31 Oct 2005 at 10:32, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 10/31/05 10:27:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA writes:
>
>
> >
> > The steel coolant lines on my '82 diesel Westy had the typical rust in the
> > last 18" of pipe, so I cut this out and replaced with marine coolant/exhaust
> > hose, sized to fit over the steel pipe. For now, I have double clamped each
> > joint, as they are prone to slipping, since there is no 'flare' on the pipe
> > where it was cut. Now I have a friend facing the same issue no their '85.
> > Ideas that have come up so far as: 1) welding a bead around the pipe to
> > simulate the stock flare. 2) Buying the expensive tool to create the flare in
> > the pipe (way too expensive!).
> >
> > Any other ideas? The drawback with welding is having to remove the
> > whole length of pipe (and presumably the fuel tank as well). Unless I can bend
> > a wire around the end of the pipe and just tack it in place in a few spots
> > with the pipe installed...
> >
> > In both vans, the pipes appear pristine except for the rearmost 18", so
> > replacing the whole lot seems overkill. But maybe 1.5" hose the whole
> > way is a better choice long term? The marine hose I used is much larger
> > (very thick), so I don't know if it will fit in some of the tight spots.
> >
> > Ideas welcome...
> >
> > Shawn Wright
> > http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
> > '85 Jetta D
> > '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
> > (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
> > '82 Diesel Westy
> >
>
> Terry K makes a stainless steel splice fit for this very purpose.  i have the
> kit on my 84 sunroof as well as my 85 Doka.

I've seen that one, but I don't understand how he solves the problem of making a
good connection at the cut off stock pipe. It appears the silicone coupler is just
clamped onto the old pipe. I have had problems with the hose slipping at this point
unless double clamped, and even then, I'd rather have a bead holding it on.

Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy