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Subject:Re: Reenforced...Heater Tubes!
From:Eric Oster
Date:Tue, 25 Jul 1995 09:49:55 -0700 (PDT)

On Tue, 25 Jul 1995, Mike White wrote:

> > 1)  How do I replace it--a competent local welder?
> > 2)  What about the "insulating" sleeve and the tube to the rear heater?
> > 3)  Is there a kit?
> 
> The answer my friend, is PVC pipe!  
> I've seen lots of guys do it out here where the metal ones just don't 
> last.
> 
Another (relatively inexpensive) fix is to go to a junk yard, and find a
driveline from an old Ford-weld it in, should be good for a few years.

Eric Oster (ekoman@u.washington.edu)