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• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:29:45 -0800
  On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 2:42 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Maybe I kept the filler pipe from the '85...
• Re: Mysterious Coolant Drip 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:47:17 -0400
  I noticed a leak on the pipe on the left (drivers) side of the engine in my van. This is a large pipe that...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:11:22 -0500
  ...The crossover pipe is broken at the end! And I >know that they are currently unavailable from several sources. I think VanAgain still lists...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:23:54 -0500
  ...Coolant will rush out of the pipe and > pump opening. Tilt the pipe down and more coolant will flow out. Then > remove the bolts...
• Re: Coolant line complications - early vs. late vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 04:19:30 -0400
  Ian, The early vans, 83.5 - 85 w the 1.9l WBX have a pair of steel pipes about 1 1/2 inches in...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:02:51 -0500
  ...It seems to me that the right pipe fails significantly faster than the left pipe. My right pipe was ready to burst (it did...
• Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:46:20 -0500
  At 09:45 PM 11/8/2009, mark drillock wrote: > Even with smooth >pipe ends the hose will stay since there is nowhere for...
• Exhaust Parts -- Aftermarket sources?
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:49 EDT
  ...weekend a 1inch -square section of the crossover pipe blew out...the sides of the pipe are just too corroded to hold in the...
• Re: Help With Parts Order
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:50:46 +0200
  Hi ! While you�re still at it, check two coolant pipes if you haven�t ! One big that runs from the waterpump , tucked in...
• Re: Copper Pipe, was Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 10:59:34 -0700
  A lot of Subaru converters are using copper pipe to re-route coolant lines inside the engine bay. Others are taking a more expensive...
• Coolant hoses for '84 NLA - what are people using?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:19:52 -0400
  I'm planning on replacing my cooalnt hoses on my '84 Westy (with metal coolant pipes running to the radiator). The two big hoses...
• Re: sealant for coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:03:19 -0500
  Have you tried re-torquing the bolts that hold this pipe on? Sometimes the bolt heads actually strip out so you don't get...
• I have some of the 025121171 coolant pipes for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 17:13:47 -0400
  If you need this small pipe that attaches to the passenger side of the engine block and is a small 90 degree bend, please...
• Re: Cracked exhaust manifold on '84 -- 1.9
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:37:34 -0500
  ...The Jopex pipe that we sell is the exact same size/shape as the stock pipe that you would pay more for at the...
• Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:00:40 -0700
  ...On my '90 Westy with MT, when I was changing the coolant two years ago, I also installed the GoWesty pipe insert kit. Everything...
• Re: leaking gas filler neck seal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:35:53 -0400
  ...I forgot to loosen off the filler pipe when I tightened up the straps. I reasoned that the current leak was caused by the...
• Re: Exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 17:46:00 -0500
  ...The later exhaust can be fitted to the earlier engine if you change both engine pipes, add the cast exhaust collector and the pipe...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - matt
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 07:59:02 -0800
  ...Question, I know the pipes are mucho $$$. What about sawing off the part that has rusted out and replace it with a length of...
• Re: Anyone repaired plastic coolant tubes??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:27:19 -0600
  ...The hardest part was getting one of my protruding inserts back into the plastic pipe. I used a hair dryer (a heat gun would...
• Re: Coolant pipe inserts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 04:45:34 -0400
  At 05:08 PM 4/18/2015, Michael wrote: >Anybody have experience with the coolant pipe inserts from GoWesty? They are just dandy. Well...
• Re: the lure of the Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Mon, 5 May 1997 09:16:29 -0400
  Jay said: >Hi David, check this out, >[http://pwp.usa.pipeline.com/~tforhan/swhome.htm] The updated URL, which is more reliable, is http...
• Re: FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:53:31 -0700
  > I'm auctioning off a brand new catalytic converter straight pipe (bypass). > I bought it for my van but never got around to installing...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:21:23 -0700
  ...Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty > On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:40 -0400, "Jim Johnston" <inmytree1...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 18:20:25 -0700
  The way I fix the plastic pipe troubles, I take all the hoses off from both ends and once I got the brass pipe...
• Re: Source for Propex Exhaust Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:22:30 -0400
  I believe there is a restriction for the length of that pipe. Check with Karl. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Richard Golen<mailto:rgolen...
• Re: Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons"
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:26:16 -0400
  ...Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons" Has anyone ran a 2.1L WBX with the CAT Bypass Pipe? http://www.busdepot.com/039251058 I've...
• Interesting problem
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 13:59:51 -0700
  ...The pipe was flattened and rotten & there was a big gash in the side of it. The pipe disintegrated as I removed it. Off...
• Re: Tail pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:09:29 -0400
  The gowesty tail pipe will work perfectly. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM<mailto:eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> Sent: ‎8/‎26/‎2013 6...
• In search of 1.9 exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:19:47 -0400
  Hello Folks, I wonder if any of you have all 3 of the exhaust pipes needed to complete the 1.9 wbx set up...
• Re: 84 GL Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:05 -0400
  ...The DANSK exhaust pipes and BOSAL muffler is good combination. Make suer all the brackets are there so the pipes do not crack. Dennis.
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:44:57 -0700
  ...Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack > > > Okay, it's a manual and the hose looks to be at least 1...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:48:07 -0400
  ...These ,to the catalytic.These 3 items now install to the J-pipe.Best to get a new oxygen senser installed into the new...
• Re: Coolant Pipe Around Engine Bay Opening
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:33:09 -0700
  ...Coolant Pipe Around Engine Bay Opening I saw someone had posted a link where to get the Coolant Pipe Around Engine Bay Opening quite...
• Is this H pipe junk
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:30:02 -0400
  I was just going to eBay this H Pipe http://www.feddishbasses.com/vw/hpipe.html when I noticed it looks like something is...
• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:31:20 -0400
  Can also be the H pipe itself. I've seen H pipes leak at the tiny seams. Hard to see with the naked eye...
• Gas pipe grommet
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:38:58 -0500
  ...I noticed that the rubber bit between the fuel filler pipe and the small vent/overflow pipe need replacing. I havent seen this part...
• Re: More Gas Leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:48:24 -0400
  The crossover pipe on my '84's tank is the original and there are no leaks. When I redid the grommets and hoses on...
• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:03:12 -0400
  ...pipes, then when they ran out of those, they went to 'normal 85' cast iron > lower control arms and plastic main coolant pipes. Got...
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:47:57 -0500
  ...The fix is one of the replacement pipe kits. As for discoloration originally those pipes were bright white, not yellowish brown. With care the...
• 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...
• Cooling system R&R wrap up (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:55:02 EDT
  ...So buy it now. #3 Check the long pipes. Check the long pipes. Check the long pipes. ( I think this only applies to vans...
• out of sight
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 13:01:28 -0400
  ...Think of a square trampolene or card table shape, made out of PVC pipe with a fabric top. A tube compartment is stiched into...
• Re: power steering line in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:29:01 -0700
  ...the low pressure return pipe and hose have a simple hose clamp holding the hose onto the pipe. if that pipe is the leaking...
• Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons"
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:58:08 -0400
  Has anyone ran a 2.1L WBX with the CAT Bypass Pipe? http://www.busdepot.com/039251058 I've referenced this blog on Samba...
• Re: Wierd metal coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 9 May 2005 01:18:26 -0230
  ...Wierd metal coolant pipe > > Hi volks, > > Does anybody know the part number or "name" of the metal coolant pipe > that runs behind the pulleys...
• 2.1L metal cooling pipe on left side of engine....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 11:16:12 EDT
  whats the name/part # for the metal cooling pipe on the left side of the 2.1L, that goes front to back, about a...
• Re: WTB: coolant tubes
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:30:30 -0700
  >Another note- stainless steel pipes are sometimes >avaliable on Ebay at a good price. Roger If you're willing to overlook his abrasive personality...
• Re: Swap update: Dasher Manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 11 May 1998 10:47:44 -0400
  ...All I have to work with for the downpipe is the end socket part with a short piece of pipe attached. The pipe that...
• Re: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - mccaig
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 22:08:34 -0300
  Hi Carl; I have done both things i have replaced the coolant pipe with the factory one, expensive and it rusted again, I have...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:57:55 -0700
  ...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines the sky is falling! fear-mongering. Bull. But if you're really concerned; Coat the pipes inside and out...
• Re: Replacement of crossover tubes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 14:17:47 -0400
  ...Does anyone know of a source for these pipes besides the dealer? I have seen ads from Fast German Auto in CA. that say...
• "VW" Stamp on Long Coolant Pipes Means they're original?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:48:17 -0700
  ...Pulled the long pipes today. They appear to be in really good shape and might come in handy should I ever convert another air...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:15:32 -0700
  ...The steel pipe had developed a pinhole leak on the welded seam, not a case of rusting from outside or inside (inside was in...
• Re: Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 15:40:28 -0800
  ...Take off 1 end of either strut and slide on the pipe. It works beautifully. When the hatch is raised the pipe slide on...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:32:04 -0400
  ...Now, many vendors offer stainless pipes, and >> the plastic pipes that seemed so stupid to us because they fail are >> becoming NLA (no longer...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:36:10 -0700
  ...Your runs are shorter than the originals and the 2" pipe will only serve to make it noisier and to raise the RPM at...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:02:52 -0400
  ...pipe just prior to > the catalytic converter > > (2) something is making a rattling noise inside the catalytic converter > > (3) i replaced elbow pipe but...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:28:22 -0400
  So wait Neil you're building from the head all the way down or just from the collectors down? You said "90 deg pipes...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:08:51 -0400
  ...The original clamp-mark was clearly visible on the pipe where the hose had slipped. Aside from the corrugated bit I like your theory...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 17:05:03 MDT
  > I keep meaning to replace my gas heater exhaust pipe, just using the appro- > priate L of exhaust pipe from the FLAPS. I don...