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Subject:Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
From:Jim Felder
Date:Fri, 4 Sep 2015 13:08:54 +0000

Could not agree more on the rescue tape, it is amazing stuff. A caution: I
used to buy it at Harbor Freight until about two years also when they
changed over to their house brand. That stuff is only half as good as
regular electrical tape, if that. I heard you could buy it at building
supply stores, but they didn't know what I was talking about ("but we have
lots and lots of duct tape with mustaches and cheetah skin"). Just google
it, there are some good cheap sources around that will get it to you
quickly.

Jim

On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 8:03 AM Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> Agree totally with Dan on the rescue tape.  Just replaced about 10 hoses
> and a brand new hose (Meyle brand) split within 5 miles.  I carry the self
> fusing tape and I was able to seal the hose enough to get home.
>
> Harold
>
> Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
> Harrisonburg, VA
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 9:40 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > good idea to change all those little hoses while you can... it's not fun
> to
> > fix or change them on the road...
> >
> > I did help a fellow to deal with a burst little hose near the water pump
> on
> > the side of the I-5 on my way back from SyncroFest... not fun...
> >
> > btw... carry a roll or two of RescueTape... it will help you or
> someone...
> >
>