Lynn:
I had the same problem about 30k miles ago (now at 118k.) VW Dealer first
said they must replace the dual-nylon tubing. This part alone was
$300-$400 (really crazy) and 4 days wait. I asked if he could suggest an
alternative, since the wait would kill me. He said they could trim back
the end of the nylon tubing (which was cracked) and fit new, longer hoses
over the remaining tubing. He was very careful to say that he could not
guarantee its longevity. Still working great now.
Maynard
'82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt"
'93 EV GL "Klinger"
'00 Golf GLS TDI "WooHoo"
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-----Original Message-----
From: LSheeley@... [SMTP:LSheeley@...]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 1:10 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Heater Core Leak
I got my EV up on my truck jack stands last night and removed the bottom
pan.
The nice steady drip of coolant is coming from one of two metal to nylon
pipe
connections that appear to be coolant hoses for the rear heater. The rear
heater is gas-fired so I was surprised by the two hoses. The connection
point
is leaking and the hoses are in such a place that you need a lift so you
can
stand under the van and reach up to work on it.
Since it appeared to be beyond my garage equipment and ability, I took it
back to my trusty independent VW guy this morning for repair. Not expecting
a
major bill although it may require remove/replacement of starter of other
equipment for them to get to it to repair it. [<snip>
