> Date sent:      Mon, 3 Jul 95 10:14:31 CDT
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> From:           smitht@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca (Tim Smith)
> To:             Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject:        Re: Blown Coolant Hoses

> >I  haven't had the problems you have had however I have noticed one thing
> >with my 87' Syncro.  There are a lot of hoses which i have found to be
> >chafing against brackets, and other things within the engine compartment.  At
> >Mike 87' Syncro
> >
> Anyone had any of the metal piping bits go yet? Mine look pretty badly 
> pocked, especially the big double unit over the engine nearest the trans. I 
> am afraid to take it of and sandblast it, I think the rust is all that's 
> holding it together.  tim s. ('87 syncro)

OH YES!!!  mine blew big_time> dumped my coolant like right now and i 
had to get towed home,  cost about $90 for the pipe plus 
installation.  Not a hard job but it was winter.