

| 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 . . . *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.* 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.* > >
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