I cut off the offending portion of rusted steel pipe on my '84 some years
ago now.  Replaced it with suitable rad hose, double-clamped, and haven't
had a reason to think of it since.   :)

On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 7:48 PM, alfred bagdan <abagdan@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I am replacing all my coolant hoses (bought the hose kit) and need some
> advice.
> 1.  the steel pipes are corroded at the rear 18 inches but O.K. the rest of
> the way.  I am thinking to cut out the bad ends and splicing in hoses.  If
> I
> slide the hoses over the cut pipe now with no ridges for clamping, should I
> use some kind of sealant so as to not get a leak?
> 2.  Is there an easy way to access the hose connections for the front
> heater?
>
> Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>
> Alfred
> 85 Westy
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
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