wow i did make it home tonight without a massive attack on my engine. i did notice
some things after taking it apart, did a fix before driving home and it held.. :))

1. whats with the bottom of the h-pipe? can this fail? seems like some kind of cap at the end.
2. I also might have a queefed hose on the h-pipe. BUT checked the hose connection before removing seems
not.

3. The overflow tank had some gunk at the bottom? i will clean out before putting back together.
4. Its 8:35 and i hammered 4beers.. ahh

5.ohh whats the fill sensor ohm reading on tank how can you tell if bad?
bus is parked and ready for parts. when i did open the front bleeder it sounded of air.. so i will bleed again

6. What a mess this make when you have a small drip..

7. Can I replace the stock hose clamps with more modern types screw clamps.

Thanks Much,

Joe

-----Original Message-----
>From: Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wating_time@allvantage.com>
>Sent: Jan 18, 2006 1:04 PM
>To: Joseph Fortino <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET>, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re:      [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
>
>Joe,
>Yes, the wife did, with catostorfic results. Full engine rebuild resulted.
>Your results may vary.
>
>Ken Lewis
>http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>
>Joe asked......
>
>snip.... and has anyone had the H-pipe go bad at the bottom of the pipe???
>