Hi listers,

        I discovered recently why my rear wiper squirter is not working.  I was putting rubber conditioner on the rubber covers that protect the wires at the top of the rear hatch.  the driver's side was like new.  the passenger side was all rotted out.  when I probed a bit I found that the fluid line had broken and was squirting fluid into the rubber covering.  I think the fluid over a short time rotted out the rubber from the inside.  The squirter work last year but not all that well. I suspect it had already started to break. But now it is completely broken through.

So, I have the two ends of the hose and would rather find a way to connect them then to try to replace the entire hose from tank to end.  I think the door action stressed the hose in that spot.  The rest feels supple and strong.

Is there a way to connect this hose and keep it from leaking? some kind of splice that goes in the old hose or a larger piece placed on the outside of the old line? 

What can I use to protect these wires and hose now that the rubber cover is destroyed.  this section is outside the van when the door is shut and exposed to the elements.  Perhaps I may just have to use gorilla or electrical tape.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia