I am surprised no one has mentioned that the pop-rivet you want to use (should you go
this route) is known as a "blind rivet". The end that will be inside the pipe is
sealed, as in "there is no hole".
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes

> On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM, Don Hundt <dhundt@bendbroadband.com> wrote:
>
> > Plus, if done correctly, the hose should cover the rivets and be clamped
> > behind them. I haven't done this, but that is how I vizualize it.
>
>
> Okay, that makes sense now.  I guess my experience with cheap pop rivets and
> cheap pop rivet guns (where I have seen more than one of the center pins
> fall out after the rivet was in place)  gives me a different impression of
> the use of pop rivets.  But with the hose over the rivets no problem.
> Sorry for wasting band width but I was having trouble visualizing what was
> being talked about, I've only dealt with the pesky inserts once and that
> some years ago.
>
> >
> >
> >