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Radiator hose question
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 15:23:51 -0400
On an '84, do the hoses from the metal pipes to the radiator go over or under the hoses to the heater? John
Re: high-dollar pipes
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 2 May 2005 17:13:42 -0400
Check a couple weeks ago on the list. Several posts on where to buy these.Also go westy has a repair kit.
Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:11:34 -0400
Counterpoint: http://www.1trail.com/sa/c/Exhaust_Wrap_Heat_Protection_3294.htm hmmmm....... -- Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
Re: Dang exhaust leak-- any tips?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:01 -0700
...you know.........those pipes get old, sometimes crack, the ends can warp some so the flanges are not really flat ..the two flanges on...
Re: broken exhaust header
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 07:10:14 EDT
...You can get stainless steel header pipes made by DANSK from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com/">The Bus Depot - Discount VW Parts - Main...
Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:01:50 -0400
...Or is there a substance that is for putting on the exhaust pipes to keep rust away? > And would a sacricial marine type of...
Re: Coolant hose blues, best replacement kit?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 9 May 2024 12:40:27 -0400
...Plastic pipes came later. If pipes are rusty, it's a good chance they are original. The best change is to the stainless-steel...
Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:12:26 -0400
...If the ends of your pipes are bad it will not fix >this. You will still need to buy new pipes to get good...
Re: coolant lines
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:45:44 -0700
...Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:56:49 -0700 > > > >What? Napa sells Vanagon coolant pipes? Really? $25-- Those steel > >pipes are replaced...
Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:43:56 -0700
...Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass? > > >> Bad Idea! Wrapping exhaust. >> >> The aft end of the Vanagon was designed and engineered to deal with the >> heat...
Re: Performance...any ideas?
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:02:08 EDT
...No matter how well you wrap the pipes and coat the wrappings there will be some gap between the tape and the pipe. This...
Re: Coolant Pipes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 Dec 2003 17:24:27 -0500
...Coolant Pipes Hey now volks, I have ben having a really hard time getting the main coolant pipes to stop leaking where they connect...
Re: Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:58:21 -0400
...Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit > > Curiosity question – is there some magic in the original water pumps? > Replacing mine now just cuz while replacing...
Re: 1.5'' diameter steel coolant lines from Van Cafe
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:11:42 -0800
...The front ends of the metal pipes seldom need work in my experience. if you have full length pipes .. I did change some on...
Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 27 May 2009 13:38:17 -0400
...The inserts in my coolant pipes had > almost > slipped out entirely. I used a hair dryer to heat the plastic > thoroughly > and then using...
Re: Antifreeze WAS: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sat, 8 May 2010 05:59:04 -0700
I use the water from my dehumidifier. maniacal laughter here as topic now morphs into long discussion about distilled water.....
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Components
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:37:55 EDT
he'll chime in here in a few minutes. Frank Condelli that is... search archives under "Stebro" stainless steel exhaust. BenT Pipes
Plastic coolant pipes checking
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Fri, 11 May 2012 00:44:13 -0700
One more item that needs to take a look at is, the long plastic coolant pipes that go to the the front from the...
Re: Coolant pipes replacement
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:03:02 -0700
...Coolant pipes replacement > > Where can one purchase the SS pipes? > > > Terry K is one source I can recommend....a colourful character and one > time...
Re: 85 exhaust source needed
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Fri, 5 Jul 1996 11:17:55 PDT
...Does anyone know of a source for these pipes with > reasonable prices? My front pipe, cat & exhaust are good. I just need the > rear...
Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:09:40 -0800
...Especially since I'm pretty sure I'll be custom fitting hoses to connect with the long pipes. Thanks! Neil. On Thu, Feb 21...
Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:27:18 -0400
...But since you mentioned it I see that some exhaust pipes run precariously close to the cooling lines on the engine, so cutting down...
Re: Plastic coolant hoses
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Sun, 8 Oct 2000 09:17:09 -0700
...I think they are much more resistant to cracking than are the plastic pipes. The hoses are probably not very resistant to abrasion, so...
Fixed (Re: dometic pilot goes out when thermostat turned up)
Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:19:01 -0700
...My guess is that one of the flue pipes was blocked which allowed enough fresh air for the pilot, but not for a bigger...
Re: Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 22:00:14 +0000
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Re: Which muffler is best?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 04 Nov 1994 10:08:34 -0500 (EST)
I just picked up at free-flow muffler for $126.00. Simple pipes, and retains factory heat. I'll let you know...... Kurt
87 syncro exhaust
Historical mailing list - David Dempsey
Sat, 19 Jul 1997 13:57:03 -0500
Can anyone out there give me a ballpark figure for replacing all pipes (catalytic is ok) and the muffler. thanks, Dave Dempsey demps2@erols...
front spoiler
Historical mailing list - vwghost
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 20:41:00 -0500
looking to trade a 2.1 distributor or a power steering pump or exhaust pipes from a 2.1 for a front spoiler. Any...
1.9 l Dansk Exhaust Comments
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:08:46 -0700
I've installed two sets of front and rear pipes purchased from the Bus Depot in the last six months on two '84 Vanagons...
Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:59:08 -0500
...At least the dull gray pipes never looked like anything in the > first place :-) I installed an entire exhaust on my '80 a few...
coolant pipe repair (long)
Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:10:48 -0700
...That and I didn't have to take those pipes out and replace them. I flushed out the pipes to get rid of any...
Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:15:22 -0500
...problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes > David, > > the "hack mechanic" that put the metal insert in the plastic pipe was...
Re: In search of 1.9 exhaust pipes
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:14:44 -0400
> I wonder if any of you have all 3 of the exhaust pipes needed > to complete the 1.9 wbx set up? I These...
Re: 85 exhaust source needed
Historical mailing list - M Kelly
Sat, 06 Jul 1996 01:26:42 -0700
...Does anyone know of a source for these pipes with > reasonable prices? My front pipe, cat & exhaust are good. I just need the > rear...
Re: Dometic Exhaust O Ring
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:19:48 -0700
...I "safety" sealed between pipes and manifold with Hi-temp RTV once pipes installed on manifold. Am happy that there are not leaks now...
Re: Coolant Overflowing!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 06:23:44 -0600
...Coolant Overflowing! > > >Hey now volks, > >Well I have been battling some drips on my main rad pipes for a couple of >weeks, seems like...
Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:40:27 -0700
...Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass? > Bad Idea! Wrapping exhaust. > > The aft end of the Vanagon was designed and engineered to deal with the > heat...
Yet another coolant hose bites the dust
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:47:49 -0400
The N 901 666 01 hose that is one of the two main radiator hoses for the 1.9l Vanagon with metal coolant pipes...
Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 19 May 2011 21:26:49 -0700
...that that affects how it works on your > Vanagon's exhaust pipes, but just curious, I looked at the label > Because I > ride bikes...
Re: cooling system pipe
Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
Fri, 1 Dec 2000 11:37:20 -0600
Will the plastic pipes from the newer vans fit the older diesel & gas water cooled van without modification? or is cutting & different hoses required...
Re: Cooling System for Various Conversions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:17:15 -0500
...I would have the rest of your cooling system checked after you get the new pipes. You could also have a bad radiator or...
Re: powder coating exhaust
Historical mailing list - Fulfords
Thu, 25 May 2000 18:30:00 -0700
...Because the pipes are sealed thru this process, the pipes run cooler. They have been performing flawlessly for a few years now. I had...
Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:02:16 -0500
...However, a quick search for posts containing the header "coolant pipes" and written since January 05 turned up lots of hits in about 20...
Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:23:52 -0800
...My pipes look different so he could not use either my 85 or my 84 as a guide. > > Any tips from the list I...
Re: Outrageous Parts Price
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:23:18 -0500
...The two pipes that go to and return from the front heater on my Vanagon have rusted through. I have just been quoted $561...
Re: stainless exhaust system
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 7 Aug 2006 07:36:54 -0700
I have a stainless muffler and HPC ceramic-coated pipes. They looked great when new but if you don't keep them clean they...
Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 18 May 2009 05:59:12 -0700
...The cooling system of a Vanagon with its' hot water acting as a conductor between the aluminum radiator and the pipes..that is something...
Re: coolant lines
Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 21:56:29 -0400
...Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:56:49 -0700 > > > > > >What? Napa sells Vanagon coolant pipes? Really? $25-- Those steel > > >pipes are replaced...
Replacement of crossover tubes
Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 09:49:43 +0000
...I choose to replace both pipes (heard the metal one rusts internally and the plastic one cracks), hose, water pump and temp sender and...
Re: WTB: coolant tubes
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 14:13:04 -0700
...Nearly Friday Mike On 4/14/05 12:30 PM, "jbange" <hfinn@INGRATES.NET> wrote: >> Another note- stainless steel pipes are sometimes >> avaliable on...
Re: Water Pump Pipes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:10:59 +0000
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Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:56:06 -0000
...The problems I have found is > > corrosion in the steel pipes (long pipes to front, x-over pipes etc.) with > > attendant rusty gunk in...
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 - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:40:49 -0400
...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 end repair
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Mon, 8 Sep 2014 12:14:20 -0700
...almost not visible crack at the end of one of my pipes. Coolant was weeping through the crack at times. After pulling the hose...
Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:45:21 -0800
...These pipes are very scarce, so > blame me for destroying one of the last remaining pristine pipe sets in the > country (just for the...
Re: Coolant pipe end repair
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Mon, 8 Sep 2014 13:53:26 -0700
I often fix the coolant pipes from the insert come out by putting one or two sallow headed metal screws on the sides of...
Re: plastic coolant pipes,,,ummmm
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 15:37:20 -0700
...plastic coolant pipes,,,ummmm Very soon I am going to stop looking for problems on my newly acquired 87 Westy because damned if I...
Re: Coolant pipes replacement
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:20:32 -0400
...Shawn On 6/28/06, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > Personally, I can't see that insulating those pipes would be detrimental > to...
Re: [Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation]
Historical mailing list - greg rich
Wed, 11 Oct 2000 21:00:54 MDT
...And if you were installing Dansk header pipes on a Vanagon with zero miles you would not have that experience either. But after 50...
Re: Coolant hose blues, best replacement kit?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 9 May 2024 13:23:40 -0400
...Plastic pipes came later. If > pipes are rusty, it's a good chance they are original. The best change is > to the stainless-steel...