it works well to replace the piece of hose that is damaged with a metal pipe
or sleeve.

the inside diameter has to be 'mostly' the same ID as the hose,
and then ends need to be barbed or have a curled up lip so the hose wont'
slide off.

external patches are just that, patches, and may not last real well.

if you look at the *inside* of the hose, you will see it's deteriorating
though, betcha.

which hose is it ?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Annie" <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 5:48 PM
Subject: Repairing a coolant hose

> I've got a hose that's got a small tear in it. Other than the tear, the
> rest
> of the hose is in good shape and is only leaking a little bit from the
> tear.
> I'd like to just repair the hose rather than buying a whole new hose.
>
> What is the best way to go about repairing it? The tear is only about 1/4
> inch or less in length. I was thinking of splicing it and putting a
> smaller
> hose in that section then clamping it but I'm open to other ideas.
>
> Thanks!
>
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