I did a temp fix on mine with some pipe connectors and a barb fitting but I
ended up buying the flashy aluminum one to be on the safe side of things

Eric Ley
Garage Mechanic ELM
2001 Demers Franklin, Qc

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From: "T Collins" <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 11:33 AM
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject:      83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?

> So I have become aware that the coupling where the hoses attached at the
> fire wall towards the back of the engine is made of unobtanium and there
> for finding a new one will be basically impossible....Now there are the
> very nice and blingy aluminum ones for $175 bucks, But before I bite that
> bullet I wanted to know if anyone had a fix?????
>
> The bleeder housing and bleeder screw on mine are in place, what broke was
> the nipple below the screw...the one that connects to the metal pipe from
> the hot coolant hoses attached to the firewall.
>
> from bens place the part Im talking about is #9
>
> http://www.benplace.com/rejean/248488b.jpg
>
> I have JB weld and some double sided cooper barbs and wondered if anyone
> has tried messing with that housing in a fashion that yeilded success and
> uber win!!
>
> Anyone? I posted this in Samba so Im sorry if some of you are seing this
> twice
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>