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• Re: Rant - Was: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:25:34 -0500
  ...Bruce Nadig) >CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Rant - Was: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available! >Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:18...
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:25:07 -0500
  Jeff, I replaced my exhaust system with Frank C's stainless system piece by piece as my old pipes rusted out. The header pipes...
• Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:35:36 EST
  ...Missing Exhaust bolts This problem of the stainless steel bolts coming loose is quite common. I have found that by using Nylock nuts solves...
• Re: Part locater
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:13:01 -0500
  ...Am I stuck getting them from > the FLAPS only? > > Ideally, I would like to get Stainless steel metal lines. I plan to > upgrade to...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:38:46 EDT
  ...The all Stainless Steel mufflers for both 1.9 and 2.1 application I have manufactured and sell are only $379.95. That's...
• Stainless Exhaust, '87 to '91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - J. Denis
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 18:56:54 -0400
  Stebro *now* has Stainless Steel mufflers *available* for all '87 to '91 Vanagons. Enquiries may be addressed to vwbus@total.net , orders can be...
• Re: Muffler Replaced
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 07:53:02 EDT
  ...Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Vanagon List, LIMBO & IWCCC member Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service for the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 06:29:00 EST
  ...Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & CCVWC Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers Frank Condelli & Associates or http://frankcondelli...
• stainless screws
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:04:13 -0400
  Does anybody know where I can get all of the stainless screws for the exterior of my van. I've been trying to communicate...
• Smallcar exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 07:39:25 -0800
  I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Smallcar.com stainless exhaust and associated pieces. � Please Pmail me with what'cha know...
• Re: stainless steel exhaust availability
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:50:58 EST
  Yes, ProjectZwo makes one. I was checking on availabitity today. Call VW Sport @ (703)461-8511 -Dave '88 GTi 16v '88 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:02:52 -0600
  ...I ordered the Vanagon stainless diret fit style from another vendor, that looks the same, and mounts the same as the stock muffler. There...
• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 19:00:14 -0800
  people fabricate assemblies out of stainless steel quite commonly. more welding than drilling for sure .. but many custom parts are tig welded up in...
• Re: Nut Size
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 9 May 2013 08:47:47 -0400
  ...No mention of self locking feature but it is made of stainless steel (Edelstahl). > > Steve > > On May 9, 2013, at 6:54 AM, Mike...
• Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 23:53:47 EST
  ...COM.AU writes: << I should investigate replacing my head studs with stainless ones . . . What is the thoughts of any one out there in List...
• Westfalia Stainless vent
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:05:33 -0600
  Just curious--- Is there some kind of cover that goes over the stainless vent for the reefer on the side of a 87 Westy...
• Re: Part locater
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:12:02 -0800
  ...Am I stuck getting them from > the FLAPS only? > > Ideally, I would like to get Stainless steel metal lines. I plan to > upgrade to...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:17:52 EDT
  ...As far as I'm concerned there is only one choice ! The Stainless Steel one I sell. See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems...
• Re: HELP - Can't find who sells the stainless luggage rack tie downs FISH
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 09:12:46 -0500
  ...HELP - Can't find who sells the stainless luggage rack tie downs >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hi all, > >I tried looking through the...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 22:32:28 -0500
  Those interested might check with a Canadian company Stebro that has been making stainless steel systems since the 1960's at least and have...
• 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: What's up with silicone coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:29:49 -0700
  all the hoses... large and small... I still use the plastic pipes but planning to replace them with stainless steel pipes. dan
• Re: stainless steel bolts for top
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:52:01 -0700
  excuse we roger, I did not see your later post explaining the difference between yours and the ones from gowesty. sorry bout that. flo
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:10:37 -0700
  ...If you follow his blog you know what I mean - all these nifty little parts carefully crafted out of stainless steel adorning his Syncro...
• Re: Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 08:39:18 -0500
  McMaster Carr is an excellent source for metric-stainless hardware. Note there are two common types used, A2 (18-8)and A4 (316). The...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 May 2007 05:59:51 EDT
  ...In the end the total pieces of stainless steel on a Westy would approach 300. I may also get the stainless steel self tapping...
• SS Espresso Makers
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 08:11:10 -0600
  ...The stainless steel Bialetti that I have now is heavy-duty and works well. They come in different sizes - 4, 6, 10 cup, etc...
• Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:22:32 -0600
  ...What I know so far: - DOT approved stainless = OK - doing front hoses = most benefit - less bulge in hose = firmer pedal But.... Aside from pedal...
• Re: S&S, not SS..was Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:14:28 -0700
  ...They both rusted and cracked at the 4 to 1 connection within 2 years and were removed and replaced with stainless steel pipes and...
• FS: Thermostat housing for 1.9 waterboxer engined Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:38:48 -0400
  ...All needed stainless steel hardware is included. You can see it here on my Samba ad <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php...
• Smallcar 2.2L (90 - 95) Exhaust Manifold Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:29:37 -0400
  ...I ordered and received a new stainless steel exhaust manifold from Smallcar and installed it tonight. What a difference between removing this single manifold...
• Re: - 83.5-85 Vanagon Stainless Coolant Pipes!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 05:22:17 EDT
  ...diameter, and 304L is absolutely the most common grade used for stainless steel tubing. >> Schedule (weight) is a pipe classification which cannot be applied...
• S&S, not SS..was Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:53:38 EDT
  ...on the other > hand very resistant to rust. > Ferritic 409 is Stainless Steel but will rust with time and > corrosive environments (salt). > > David (dsl82westy...
• Westfalia stove cover images
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:11:11 -0600
  I have 5 fairly detailed images of the Westfalia stainless steel stove cover. I will e-mail to anyone interested. -bret 1982 Diesel Westfalia...
• Luggage Rack Cleats
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 13:31:00 -0400
  I am going to clean my pop top and replace the cleats with the Go Westy Stainless Steel ones. Anyone know how many I...
• Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:15:43 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for a stainless steel tail pipe (025251185C) and a catalyst converter at a decent price. Can someone provide a source...
• Re: update on Stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:37:45 -0700
  ...having owned more porsches than i could count, i never replaced the stainless exhaust parts even though some of them had major miles on...
• Re: hose clamps
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 22:17:15 EDT
  I am trying to locate these high quality stainless clamps at a good price. They are called ABA clamps and go for about $1...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 May 2004 00:36:38 -0400
  ...you need to try some good quality > stainless steel, saliva is the best lubricant on stainless. I had to drill out a roll pin...
• 1.9 stainless steel muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - ralanen
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:34:55 +0100
  ...Condelli & Associates�- Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems� BusFusion�a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June...
• The Ulimate How to Mount Racks on Westies
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 09:38:57 -0800
  ...Stainless mounting hardware, with neoprene and stainless washers, would then pass through both the inner reenforcement plate and the outer "rain gutter rail". This...
• Re: coffee
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:22:27 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > > > > >>If you DO get a stove top espresso maker, be sure it is a heavy-duty > >>stainless steel one (like...
• Re: Stainless Steel coolant lines
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:39:47 -0500
  ...Also the 85 plastic pipes are longer than 86+ plastic pipes so stainless replacement pipes need to be made the right length as well...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 22 May 2007 17:33:10 -0400
  ...In the end the total pieces of stainless steel on a Westy would approach 300. I may also get the stainless steel self tapping...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:32:05 -0700
  no the housings of the larger 30 and 50amp connectors are stainless, not the 12v cig lighters. go with what works for you. I...
• Re: Metric hardware at Canadian Tire
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 20 May 2002 20:59:18 -0500
  ...Metric hardware at Canadian Tire > I've only seen non-metric SS hardware at Canadian Tire stores, the stainless > stuff is clearly marked "Stainless...
• Re: How to remove the ....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:20:01 -0700
  ...spray a little penetrating lube at lip where face plate meets stainless steel. Years of cooking, sink water etc. tend to bind these parts...
• Rebuilt engine project
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:22:35 EDT
  ...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
• Stainless Steel Valves
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 14:55:40 -0700 (PDT)
  What was the result of the discussion on Stainless Steel valves? Yea? Nea? A buddy of mine is building a desert race motor and...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 01:31:20 EST
  ...Big companies are interested in mass production and for the stainless steel exhaust systems for a Vanagon won't be enough demand . The companies...
• Re: Listmember Discounts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 06:02:04 EST
  ...Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & CCVWC Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers Frank Condelli & Associates or http://frankcondelli...
• bumper guards; 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Peter Brandt
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 07:03:18 -0500
  Hello friends; I ordered new bumper guards for my 85 Vanagon, any suggestions for the best hardware to attach them? (nylon, stainless, etc) Thanks...
• Hose clamp source?
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 10:11:21 -0500
  Does anybody have an online/mailorder source for good quality stainless steel coolant hose clamps (such as ABA)? All the ones I can find...
• Re: Source for Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:20:29 -0500
  Thanks, Don . I need them asap. I just ordered the set from VolksCafe. They are in stock and shipping out to today. Muchos gracias...
• Re: exhaust leak and leaking heads??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 19:04:44 EDT
  ...These DANSK made header pipes do not have the flanges or the support brackets made from stainless, only the tubing is stainless. There is...
• Re: Braided Steel Flexible Brakelines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:15:07 +1200
  >I haven't actually ordered any myself, but a friend told me that German >Parts & Restoration ( http://www.gprparts.com ) has stainless steel brake...
• Re: new muffler question: BusDepot offerings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 06:26:25 EDT
  ...If you were to "invest" in a _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) for your Vanagon then...
• Stainless Steel Coolant T - RMWesty.com
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:51:27 -0500
  ...http://www.rmwesty.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=23&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 2.1 Coolant Distribution Tower 2wd Stainless...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:50:17 -0600
  ...Now every part is available in stainless steel except > for the cast iron collector on the 2.1. CAT's are Stainless Steel bodied...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:54:57 -0700
  Hi Eric, stainless steel would be completely the wrong material to use there. I'm sure VW didn't. stick a magnet to the...