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Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:26:19 -0400
I should be able to help you out with a set of stainless steel pipes. Not sure why you are having problems getting them...
Comprehensive Steel Wheel info! (RE: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel )
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:45:57 -0500
...https://www.tirerackwholesale.com/tires/snow/absast4wd.htm ...then follow the link to "Download Steel Wheel Application Chart (PDF)" you can download an Adobe...
Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:50:23 -0800
...u/867582/steel-lines.MOV >> >> images:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines1.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines2.JPGhttp://dl...
Re: Rusty Exhuast pipes
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 06:38:44 EST
...STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe</A> along with the DANSK stainless steel header pipes and a stainless steel EMICO CAT from me...
Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:48:35 +1200
Rust happens when a ferrous steel comes into contact with both oxygen (O2) and water (dihydrogen oxide, H2O). It cannot occur without the presence...
STEBRO/Vanagon News
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 23 Sep 2000 06:40:47 EDT
STEBRO has finally got in production the stainless steel J-pipe for all Vanagons with the 2.1 litre waterboxer engine. Price is $225...
Re: Replacing fuel lines with Copper tubing/Steel braided lines?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:35:52 -0500
...Looks like one could do the fuel lines with stainless steel tubing and Swagelok fittings. At points where rubber tubing must be used, Swagelok...
Re: Coolant Pipe Alternatives?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 6 May 2010 06:01:20 EDT
...I have mentioned this before ! >>>>>>>All the stainless steel coolant pipe info I have been reading lately has made me wonder one thing. Is...
Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:39:03 -0400
...Stephen Steele <steeles@horizonview.net> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride? >Date: Tue, Feb 11, 2003, 0:36...
Steel wheels 15 or 16"
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:38:15 -0700
I'm hoping someone within a few hundred miles of Portland, Or maybe went "fancy alloy" and has some serviceable steel take-offs they...
Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 3 Apr 2015 07:05:36 -0500
...they are steel, if that's what you want. A lot of people have swapped them out for plastic hatches because the steels are...
Re: removing studs from new heads
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 1 May 2012 18:57:29 -0700
> The best studs I've run into were on the cat flange of an older Toyota> Previa - some sort of hardened steel. After 150K...
Re: vanagon 15" rims and tires
Historical mailing list - Austin
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 21:29:13 -0800
...Years ago I bought steel aftermarket wheels that are called "Borranni's" - has anybody ever heard of them - do they still exist? Austin
Re: OT: Window Glass
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 15:09:27 -0800
YES!! #0000 steel wool won't scratch glass! I know this for sure, because i use 4'0 steel wool to remove markings on...
Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 22 May 2007 23:32:31 -0400
> "OEM screws are plain steel and just painted black" Not long ago I bought new fasteners from a VW Dealer. The black plastic and...
Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 1 Jan 2009 23:00:19 -0500
...Secret $15 steel wheel source It seems that the magic hour came and went......they are back to $39 a pop :( I feel asleep...
Re: Brake Lines - Replacement
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:25:02 -0800
...Can steel braided lines be used for the entire Van? Would this be a > better long term investment? > 4. If the steel braided lines...
Re: STEBRO 1.9 muffler sale
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 05:35:59 EST
...Just in time for Christmas ! STEBRO has released for immediate sale the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler for the 1.9 litre waterboxer engined...
Re: rad hose vs. muffler pipe ?
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Sat, 28 Sep 1996 11:34:50 -0400 (EDT)
...I need to replace one of the long steel pipes in > the crewcab, rusted beyond belief, don't know how it was holding water...
Re: [Syncro] Fender Flare Attachemnt
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Fri, 11 May 2001 21:59:56 -0700
...I used stainless steel rivets. One of my fron flares came pre-drilled, the other did not. Once i figured out that the fiberglass...
Re: 16" steel wheels?/E code lights, relays
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 19:41:25 -0800
...16" steel wheels?/E code lights, relays Do these 16 inch wheels fit non-synchros? And I'm curious what the answer is for...
Re: 85 muffler question
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 06:23:38 EDT
...85 muffler question > The link for Frank Condelli and the Stebro stainless steel mufflers is: > > http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm > It appears...
STEBRO/Vanagon Muffler Price Increase
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:26:07 EST
I received a directive from STEBRO PSD LTD. <A HREF="http://magi.com/~andypet/sthpct.htm">Stebro Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems</A> today to...
Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:58:39 EDT
...My question is; How long does the average expensive OEM Vanagon mild steel system last, versus a very expensive aftermarket stainless Vanagon exhaust sytem...
Sunburst Alloys for sale
Historical mailing list - John Wessels
Fri, 4 May 2001 20:08:05 EDT
...I also have ONE factory VW SA 15x6 ET30 steel wheel available for a spare. Price for the steel wheel is $50. Prices plus...
Re: Need Cuistom Wheel Made -- Who Does This?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Nov 2001 10:58:15 EST
Derek, I am wondering if 16 x 6.5 rim would only work in steel. All of the alloy rims I have ever seen...
Free 14" steel wheels
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:47:07 -0700
...s time to clean out the garage - Free set of 14" steel wheels to the first taker.  These wheels have Michelin tires on...
Re: coolant pipe replacement
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:08:05 -0400
At 05:55 PM 7/19/2008, Larry Alofs wrote: >I find it rather challenging to solder to steel. Super-clean and zinc chloride...
Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 5 Feb 2009 22:30:48 -0800
...That might buy you a few days. > > Mike I don't know about the steel wool, Mike. That stuff does not mix well with...
Re: 15" steel rims?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 10:12:52 -0700
...I have, on two > occasions, > > 'hammered-out' bent steel rims, got them back into shape well enough > > to continue on some remote Mexico and...
Vans for sale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Apr 1997 22:38:08 -0500 (EST)
...Huge factory sliding steel sunroof works great - doesn't leak! blue velour int. Recent hd gaskets. runs strong. lo miles. '83.5 Vanagon GL...
Mounting VW Alloys on '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Tue, 12 May 1998 07:50:42 8
...However, when I removed one of the original rear steel wheels and placed one of the alloys over the hub, the lug studs seemed...
Tires! that ol' tread,err, thread...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 17:10:26 EDT
...On my 2WD Westfalia I currently have the DPOs old Michelin 185R 14 on steel wheels which are the narrower steel factory wheels--is...
Re: Coolant
Historical mailing list - Greg Irick
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:27:45 -0800
...All of the piping to add the water to the system is stainless steel along with the pumps used to add it. One of...
Re: Looking for 14" steel rims
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:34:07 -0400
...Looking for 14" steel rims If that alloy is undamaged, I'll trade you 8 steelies for it.=F0=9F=98=89 Ce= nter...
Re: High Ratio Rockers
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:27:18 EDT
...The overall weight for the steel is heavier compared to the aluminum alloy. Pauter does a LOT more with Lightweight alloy metals than GBE...
Re: WAS: $15 steel wheel source-how about some 15" steelies?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:52:37 -0800
I bought a set of 7" x 16" Mercedes Benz steelies with 225/55-16 Michelin tires on it from a C230 and they...
Re: Bolt needed for spare tire carrier
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:23:03 -0700
...As for stainless steel, no luck. The largest fastener supplier in town tells me that fine thread stainless steel (which is what the 1...
Re: Round Headlight Buckets: Galvanized Steel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:46:59 -0700
...Galvanized Steel? > > > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder...
source of vinyl panel paper
Historical mailing list - Ian M. Steele
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:29 -0600
...was made), or what is a close substitute? Thanks. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ian M. Steele Geophysics: 773-702-8109 Department of the Geophysical Sciences Chemistry: 773-834...
Re: wtb ev steel wheels
Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:57:33 -0400
jim catterson wrote: > > a friend o' mine is looking for a set of reasonably priced 15" ev > steel wheels. please let me know if...
Re: exhaust nuts and bolts
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:10:45 -0600
...I am soliciting advice from the group concerning the replacement of all bolts/nuts (metric 8-1.25 of various lengths) with stainless steel...
Re: Blindspot mirrow
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 16:19:03 -0800
...Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Date: 1/22/2003 2:52:52 PM > Subject: Re: Blindspot mirrow > > Hey, I...
Re: Adventurewagen top molds
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 5 Feb 2005 18:47:22 -0800
--- Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET> wrote: > Not sure if this is germane to the topic, but here is a loaf > with the AW top...
Custom 15" wheels? Why not go to the Source?
Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
Fri, 11 May 2001 10:58:46 EDT
...Raul Cisneros NY 87 Syncro Westy (NFD 15 inch alloys, Hayes-Lemmerz 15 inch (Passat) steels, 14 inch Hayes-lemmerz Standard steels, 14 inch...
How to tell if it is stainless steel pipe?
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Wed, 30 Dec 1998 17:46:49 -0500
...The catalog said it was stainless steel pipe, but when it arrived it looked just like regular aluminized stuff. The tubing has that "metal...
Looking for steel wheels, Vanagon 1985
Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
Mon, 8 Oct 2001 01:07:19 -0400
Hi, Winter is around, and I'm looking for 4 steel wheels in correct condition to install the winter tires. I live in Canada...
Re: in the year 2015......
Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:35:13 -0400
...I see old VWs, Porsche, Pre-90s Pickup Trucks and a few Vans that have good strong steel bodies and steel bumpers. Can you...
Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:37:22 -0400
...As Dennis suspects, even a stainless steel setup costs less than the dealer charges for mild steel. This system is the same fit as...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:17:04 -0400
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > > >> All Aircooled FI engine had metal line with small flex hose to join them! >> Even the fuel rail were metal...
Re: Steel wool
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 29 Mar 1996 12:48:11 -0800
...Where does steel wool come from? > A: Clippings from hydraulic rams! Sounds like a case of "not seeing the bride before the wedding." I...
Re: Coffee Mugs
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 08 Nov 1996 16:10:12 -0800
At 05:34 PM 11/8/96 -0600, K & K wrote: >I second the concept of a stainless steel mug. The extra cost would...
Painting of steel silver OEM wheels???
Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:18:59 -0400
...Has anyone prepped and then silver repainted the Vanagon OEM steel wheels? Before new tires are installed, I would like to spruce up one...
Re: Vanagaon axle stand height?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 26 May 2004 11:23:35 -0400
...However, > most ramps are simple stamped sheet steel and there is no mechanism that > really prevents them from collapsing. I have seen ramps change...
Re: Used Shifter out there?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 14 May 2004 11:21:50 EDT
...If allowed to cool naturally, welding high carbon steel is like cooking spaghetti. The biggest problem in welding something like this is identifying the...
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 22:50:44 -0500
...Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners Jere and Chris, Try these: http://tinyurl.com/5nzo7 or Google "copper exhaust nuts VW". Aircooled VW and Porsche folks...
Re: Bolt needed for spare tire carrier
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:43:35 -0400
...As for stainless steel, no luck. The largest fastener supplier in town tells me that fine thread stainless steel (which is what the 1...
Old Bus Campout
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 06:18:25 EDT
...I am and will have a couple STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers with me for show and sale. You will also be able to...
Re: [Re: why so testy?]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:13:38 MDT
...life is testy ;) I rather push my car then DRIVE A FORD! Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET> wrote: Alan Bosch wrote: > Isn't that...
Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:50:56 EDT
...EXACTLY ! We do have sources for all those Stainless Steel Screws up here although it takes some digging around. BUT if it's gonna...