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Subject:Re: Repairing a coolant hose
From:Annie
Date:Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:50:46 -0700

Yes, of course, it is. But as I'm going to have to order one from somewhere
and wait for it to arrive, I need a temporary solution.

I think I like David's idea of the Rescue Tape. Now to find somewhere local
that actually sells it . . .

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On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM, <Dagbear@aol.com> wrote:

>  It is much better to replace the entire hose.  If one portion is failing
> the remainder of the hose will be found to be in similar condition.
>
> Rico Dagastino
> Memphis, TN
>
>  In a message dated 9/17/2010 7:53:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM writes:
>
> 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!
>
> *Annie Anderson* Blogger, Designer, Thinker & Mom
> web: annieandersonblog.com email: lsandrsn@gmail.com
> twitter: silverlunace <http://twitter.com/silverlunace> facebook:
> anniesanderson <http://facebook.com/anniesanderson>
> *Blazin' a trail where there is no path.*
>
>