Hi Davidson, had the same trouble myself recently,and being stuck at home
had to use what was one hand  I used a short length of copper plumbing pipe
bent into a horseshoe and two clamps. remember to insert the flow
restrictor, it slips snuggly into the end of the pipe and keeps the right
volume flowing.  The right fix for this is inexpensive the valve can be
purchased for around $55can. If you take out the core make certain to shield
the wire harness and tuck it away so it doesn't get damaged. BTW copper pipe
is a smaller diameter then the flare ends of hose, just push it further in
and clamp it.
----- Original Message -----
From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: April 24, 1999 5:58 PM
Subject: rear heater coolant leak

> Well I discovered that my rear heater is leaking coolant. It appears to be
> coming from the on off valve. I really don't use this heater and I could
use
> the extra space. So I want to remove it and just connect the two ends of
the
> two coolant hoses with some type of coupling using the existing clamps.
Does
> anyone know what size & type of coupling I should use? And where to
> purchase? I need this very soon as I will be leaving on a trip in a couple
> of days.
> Thanks,
> Bill
> 90 Westy Syncro
>