OK, here ya go with the good answer.  Find a plastic nipple that is about the same size as the one that broke off, a little bigger is best.  Drill out the hole where the nipple broke off so that the new nipple will fit in there nice and snug, no barbs on that end grind them off or cut the nipple so that there is no barb on that end.  Use Loctite Super Glue to secure it.  I have had good success with this fix.  Eventually you will need to find a good used one or go for the flashy one from Van Cafe.

On 2012-11-26, at 7:00 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> I hear you, but the $175 is prohivited at this time...so I have to find a
> temporary solution until then.
> 
> 10Cent answered my Samba posting and mentioned that JB weld does not adhere
> well to the Nylon this fitting is made off.
> 
> I actualy did try to do this, but the outside temps where below 40*F. so it
> did not cure or seal at all.
> at this time I have a screw in place of that nipple and a bolt/hose clamp
> on the hose going to the cross tubing over the engine...
> 
> I just dont think that is going to hold for too long...
> 
> Anyone else with a thought would be welcome!

Cheers,    

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