[illinois1]

I have a leek in the tubing where it brackets to the frame and a hose clamp connects it to the rear heater. I have a couple options I can pay 130.00 have them cut the tubes and put in hose or pay 50 and convert to just front heat. I was thinking I could just cut the tubing myself with a hacksaw and put on hose and clamp both ends. I seams simple only thing I'm thinking is finding a way to support the line so it is taught to the frame and not hanging at all.


I thought I would drain the anti-freeze and do what needs to be done. Is there any thing I'm not considering or a better option like splice in new tube. The manufacture discontinued the line and it looks like it would be a pain to replace the whole line.

[ma0641]

If it's a Grand Caravan, I disconnected mine and capped the ends. Taped together under the hood. Ultimately ended up Clunkers for Cash.

[illinois1]

It is a Grand Caravan I have, how many miles did you have on yours when you recycled it. I have heard people are getting 200,000 + but you have to be willing to put some money into them to keep them running. What type of vehicle did you purchase after the Grand Caravan.
I'm going to try and keep this one running for a while. If I would need to where and how did you cap the lines. I followed the lines and I believe it ends on the drivers side in kind of a difficult place to reach. How was it you capped the ends.

[ma0641]

We had about 150,000 and it was time. Grand Caraven LE, 3.8 engine. Bought a Honda CRV, New for $19,200. It is a bit of a pain but there is a block that distributes the hot water to the rear heater. I sawed off the rubber hose connectors, 1 supply and 1 return, epoxied in a 1/2" CPVC cap and a screw clamp. Let it sit for 30 minutes and drove it for another year.