I removed these inserts as they seemed to allow the hoses to slip off. I probably need this kit for a long term fix but until then I have double clamped the hoses with the clamps in opposite directions to help hold the hoses securely.

David Clarkson
90 Westy (264, 000 mi.)

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 2:59 pm
Subject: Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty

here you go:

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3643&category_id=334&category_parent_id=

On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:

>
> 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
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>
>

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Jim
Wilmington, NC