Hey Jeff,

I recently replaced the coolant distributor in my '86 manual trans and
I'll give you my advice if you would like it.

My coolant distributor needed replaced after the water pump went out
while we were going 65mph and overheated the coolant in the rear of the
bus.  My coolant distributor developed a minor crack which would leak
when the van was running.  To take the guess work out of ordering (and
for the positive attributes of stainless steel), I ordered the universal
junction from Van Cafe
(http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_984_897/universal_2.1l_stainless_steel_junction.html).
Although it is triple the price of the plastic version, I am more than
happy with the quality and ease of installation.  It comes with a plug
and barb that can be installed depending on your van.

Hope this helps,
Andrew

Jeff Lincoln wrote:
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> So what do I order? My feeling is that I should order the same one I took
> off - however does that mean I am missing something? Seems to me the one
> marked as the part for an automatic wouldn't work for me - it has too many
> connection points?
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