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• Re: Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 06:48:38 -0800
  ...Hoses that are made for the plastic pipes will not work with the steel coolant pipes found on the diesel. The plastic pipes are...
• Re: Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:45:47 -0700
  Oh, well then, I must be mistaken when I see those pipes on my van. Perhaps I meant..."inhibit rust to a very great...
• Re: Honey I shrunk the coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:31:40 -0500
  ...Honey I shrunk the coolant pipes Has anyone had this happen? For the second winter in a row, my 90 carat with plastic pipes...
• Re: Overheated Westy '87
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:53:21 -0800
  ...I think the metal pipes are galvanized then painted black. With care, they are sure not the weakest part of a vanagon, that's...
• Re: [DIESEL] Coolant Pipes in Vanagon (was Reinhardt Lives!!)
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:39:04 -0400
  The inner diameter of my pipes is 1-3/8" and the outer is diameter is 1-1/4" (tape measured - not calipered). I...
• Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 21:20:27 -0700
  ...Long Pipes- Copper replacement? > > Has anyone priced the new VW plastic parts? Copper is not cheap. > > Jay > > Peter Krogh <VW85Westy@AOL.COM> on 09...
• 84 exhaust prices
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 16:03:02 -0700
  ...VW want something like $300 for these pipes, other places sell them anything from about $80 (Parts Place I think) upwards. However I am...
• Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Thu, 4 May 2000 09:48:28 -0700
  ...The pipes had to be bent slightly, which seemed to have blocked a little flow. MY advice to anyone would be to bend the...
• Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:08:51 EDT
  ...Has anyone (can I) used 1.25' Copper house pipe to replace the long steel pipes in the '85? It looks like I could...
• TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - 83.5-85 Vanagon Stainless Coolant Pipes!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:26:56 -0500
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=217878
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:09:49 -0400
  ...Exhaust pipes too close? PICS > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > The vibrations will grind holes in the pipes where they're > > >> touching. I'd > > >> >> > move them, myself. > > >> >> > > > >> >> > On Sun...
• Re: Exhaust Parts -- Aftermarket sources?
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:56:44 CDT
  ...you might try some local exhaust specialty shop that can make up pipes. jim macklow said his father lived near some guy that did...
• Re: Speaking of heat and rubber.. CV boots?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:51:34 -0400
  ...All other things being equal, long pipes normally provide more low-end torque than shorter pipes, so this is worth some effort. I would...
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:47:57 -0500
  ...As for discoloration originally those pipes were bright white, not yellowish brown. With care the pipes can be replaced without dropping the tank. Dennis...
• Re: Looking for an exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:08:28 -0800
  Hi AJ, sure I have some quite decent waterboxer exhaust pipes. Quite a few to choose from, mostly from the non-rust western part...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 May 2005 12:03:38 -0500
  I've heard that Ceramic Coating will keep pipes from rusting, increase exhaust gas flow quality, extend the life of the exhaust pipes and...
• Re: Cooling System for Various Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:11:36 -0800
  ...sure, I'd go with stainless pipes. If full length or half-length ones joined in the middle are an option .. I'd go...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 May 2010 05:40:20 EDT
  ...shooting down the hose solution is they have invested in Stainless pipes and want to sell them. Nothing wrong with that at all, they...
• How Do U Clean Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 21:15:50 EDT
  ...long metal coolant pipes that go to the radiator take a look and see how far the ends of the pipes stick out into...
• Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:56:39 -0800
  ...wrote: > Are there any other parts I should have for this job besides the 2 pipes, > hose clamps, zip ties and slicker? I might...
• Re: Coolant Feed/Return Pipes Repair
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:55:45 -0700
  At 09:26 AM 09/03/2003, you wrote: > > I had "repaired" one of my metal pipes this way. One of the ends was...
• Re: California help needed ! URGENT !
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 23:00:46 -0400
  ...the > pipes that brings the water coolant in front are badly rusted and needs to be > replaced. The VW dealer tells me it will...
• Re: Need your opinions: stainless exhaust opportunity
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 07:07:50 +0800
  Ron, I changed my muffler to a completely stainless one (glasspacked, custom fabricated) and some pipes, eversince i never had any rust and it...
• Re: Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 07:24:14 -0600
  ...IF exhaust wrap is used on VW Vanagon header pipes, they are likely to disintegrate from the inside out anywhere along the pipe including...
• Re: Waterboxer Exhost
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:04:59 -0400
  ...Goob import FLAPS should be able to get you Bosal Muffler and DANSK pipes. Pipes should be around $120 each,(3). Brackets stillhave to...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS header pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:59:35 EST
  If anyone has any more comments on the construction of the stainless steel header pipes and collector pipe for all water-cooled, boxer engined...
• Exhaust systems and pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 18:37:46 -0500
  This was on the Toronto Star's website today--this place fabricates exhaust pipes and seeing as I understand some replacement pipes for type...
• Re: Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:23:21 +0000
  ...Or, when those coolant pipes are > discolored, cracking, ends slipping out etc. Overheating has occurred in > the past. The original pipes are still in...
• coolant pipe rust out
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Sat, 22 May 1999 16:21:20 PDT
  ...The installed pipes look good otherwise. The corrosion started under a stainless steel hose clamp around both pipes coincident with the spot where the...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 22:26:05 -0800
  > >At 09:57 AM 3/3/98 -0600, you wrote: >>I've replaced the exhaust pipes on my 85 GL more times than I...
• Re: Buzzy inline 4 from Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:01:51 -0400
  The law-abiding, more respectful riders have a saying about this: "Loud pipes lose rights" These loud pipes are blatantly illegal in every state...
• Re: Stainless Pipes Determination and Deionized Water Query
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:20:58 -0700
  I've been using the water from my dehumidifier for my Vanagon cooling system. John
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:19:22 -0400
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• Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Sun, 22 May 2011 08:56:09 -0600
  ...New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes... > > Fat is 9 calories per gram. Doesn't matter where it came from. > > Protein...
• Plastic coolant pipes (again)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:26:04 -0700
  ...available to confirm if these are, in fact, the long coolant pipes that run between the engine and radiator, as mentioned in my previous...
• Re: Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 08:25:17 -0600
  ...The only two ways to prevent an exhaust system from rusting are; (A) Ceramic coat them (B) have the pipes made out of stainless...
• Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 07:32:57 -0500
  ...I went with the stock VW pipes. My question to you is: How expensive is a new motor? Even if you bought a good...
• Re: Exhaust pipe--Where to Get Mounting Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 15:56:30 -0400
  ...Probably because it has to be >installed on the pipes before the flanges are welded on. hat particular >bracket does not provide too much...
• Re: Looooooong Coolant pipe replacement (not too long message)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:43:52 -0400
  ...The plastic pipes have a metal piece bonded > into the end, and this had separated from the pipe on that end. At the time...
• Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:11:58 -0400
  ...They seem to last a few years longer than the big coolant pipes, but if you live in a climate that rusts one, it...
• 79 Bus--re unplugging drains and fixing turn signal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 02:02:52 -0400
  ...I, however, have been trying in vain to clear out the four drain pipes. I've tried flexible cable (video coaxial), air pressure, coat...
• Re: Satisfaction Plus,
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:16:43 -0800
  RE: Cost of cooling pites... Fred, have you chedked the pricing and availablility of those pipes from the dealer of late?
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:44:43 -0400
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• Re: 1985 GL Manual cooling system part question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:14:10 -0400
  ...We are working on replacing the long metal > coolant pipes in the van. While pulling the old pipes out I noticed another > part that...
• Re: Midas or not
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 13:29:35 -0500
  ...Same problem with the pipes that you had, Steve. Also, after charging me an arm and a leg for replacing the CV joint boots...
• 2.1 Engine Exhaust Stud/Bolt Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:22:07 -0700
  Time for some preventative maintenance on the proverbial rusting exhaust system! Presently running a stock 2.1 exhaust system with OEM Pipes and Hangers...
• Re: Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 08:41:41 -0400
  ...once those pipes start to go they just keep on > going! I wouldn't call it "ultra-expensive," unless you're paying dealer prices...
• Splicing the O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 08:08:53 -0600
  ...There's a very big difference between soldering electronics and soldering (sweating) copper water pipes. The water pipes I can do, but with the...
• Re: Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 08:51:30 -0700
  ...If you have the $300 for the SS pipes that's the best route, but this repair should last a long time. Stuart -----Original...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:35:52 EDT
  ...The original materials used for these pipes are indifferent conductors at best. I don't believe the system was designed to be dependant in...
• WTB 2.1l exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:05:43 -0400
  ...Please p-mail me if you have one or both of these pipes for sale. Thanks Gary _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
• 84 Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Philip Simmons
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 20:22:17 -0700
  ...Seems on the pipe that connects the "headers" to the Catalytic converter (called "Exhaust Connecting Pipe Header Pipes to Converter" on the busboys site...
• Re: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 May 2014 06:34:16 -0700
  ...Inspect the 4 ends of the long pipes and deal with them as needed but REPLACE the black multiple hose junction near the right...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:18:19 -0700
  ...Has anyone had one of the plastic pipes break or split somewhere else? Years ago, I sat on a jury for about 4 months...
• Re: Westy Fridge Project
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 17 May 1999 13:18:27 -0700
  ...I used compressed air to blow out the burn chamber and vent pipes. I removed the sheet metal cover on the flue vent outside...
• Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 19 May 2011 23:42:17 -0700
  ...New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes... On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net...
• Re: Propex heater or regulator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:32:23 -0700
  No, I shortened the pipes considerably Karl. I talked to R. Jones about that since he just installed his Propex and left the full...
• Re: coolant pipe repair (long)
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:11:48 -0400
  Hi Bob, Bill, Max, and all I have a set of coolant pipes robbed off a dead 86 or so Syncro. They are the...
• Re: plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:35:46 EDT
  ...did friday come early this week? :<P bob, you might want to indicate that these are the long plastic COOLANT pipes. ************** New Low Prices...
• source for syncro exhuast parts
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 16:53:41 -0600
  Hi All, One of my header pipes has rusted through where the pipe is welded to the head that is bolted to the flange...