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Subject:Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
From:Allan Streib
Date:Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:53:51 -0400

On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:40 -0400, "Jim Johnston" <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I can vouch for the Go Westy Brass Insert kit.  I installed this kit a
> couple years ago.  I'm in process of putting Subaru 2.2 in my 1991 GL.  I
> pulled the hoses and inspected the plastic pipes.  They look great.  No
> rusting, no protruding steel inserts.  Life is good...

Does the Bentley have an illustration of these inserts?  I'm having trouble visualizing what you all are talking about.  Are they just sleeves that fit into the ends of the plastic tubes to reinforce them at the clamping points?  Why do they slide out?

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL