Marshall Ruskin wrote:

>?Is it possible to replace rubber heater hoses (expensive) with PVC or
>similar pipes?

Stay tuned... I replaced the steel pipes that run the length of the van with
PVC. Twice...

White PVC is too soft when hot. The pressure from the hose-clamps makes the
pipe diameter shrink under the clamp, then she leaks....

I have replaced pipeends with gray (high temp) PVC hose nipples. I will let
you know if they hold up. If they do, I will also give more details on what
mwasinvolved.

Erik V.
84 Vanagon
87 Vanagon
84 GTI