Not really obvious until you remove the cover and take a closer look. Usual culprit is
that the heater core has sprung a leak and/or the valve is leaking. Not hard to fix.
Vendors have the cores, valve and o-rings.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "d spence" <dkspence@TELUS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: rear heater hose replacement; Canadian spec 83.5 full westy

> What's involved in replacing the rear heater hose. I have a distinct
> smell of antifreeze when the rear fan is on. Went feeling around for
> the on off valve, grabbed a hose and got a shot of antifreeze on my
> habd. Obviously a bad hose here.
>
> Is it a quick and easy job (Ha) or should I plan for a day. How long is
> the hose?  Any other hints?
>
> TIA
>