On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> 'sometimes' when I want something between the hose and what it goes on to
> prevent corrosion ..
> I'll apply permatex high tack gasket sealer ..
> helps prevent corrosion of the aluminum ...doesn't stick things together,
> come apart later ..
>
> it's largely about treating, dealing with, and preventing corrosion.  Fully
> half of my vanagon work invovles that, LOTS of that.
>

Scott,

My Dad gave me a can of stuff that works wonderfully for hose to flange
connections - "Gaska-cinch" it's like a rubber cement stuff that acts as a
lube for assembly of tight fittings, bonds nicely, and comes apart easily.
His neighbour, a long time marine mechanic recommended it. I pull that
flange when I change coolant soon, but for now, I'm hoping it's just the
hose.

> --

Shawn Wright