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• Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 09:06:44 -0700
  ...aluminium fasteners into stainless bits, > then you would see more truck bits lying by the side of the hwy. > Say after me, "use stainless...
• Re: tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 06:29:37 -0600
  I agree with the use of the Dremel tool, but I've had good luck using their straight carbide router bit to cut stainless...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:51:04 -0800
  ...Im looking to have some luggage rack tie downs made up in a style almost > like OEM , in stainless steel.Nobody makes this in...
• Gowesty Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 1 May 2013 13:51:54 -0700
  ...Though I am pretty sure that goWesty did not have the stainless option out at the time. Installing is a lot easier when the...
• New SS exhaust pipes for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:10:28 EDT
  Attention Vanagon Waterboxer owners ! I have just received the first shipment of stainless steel exhaust pipes from the new company in Montreal I contracted...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust News
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 9 May 1998 10:02:43 -0500
  ...TIA, Howard hfleming@moosebird.com On 9 May 98 at 5:59, Frank Condelli wrote: > I was talking to Stebro Thursday about their Stainless...
• Re: Exahust Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:03:48 -0600
  Note to anyone looking at the Stebro stainless J-pipe for their exhaust. I bought one for my Syncro. Fit was fine. Dummy that...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:48:42 -0700
  Roger, I'm still waiting for a price on the Westy Weekender Stainless Steel screw set. And I'd like to hear the current...
• Re: electrolytic rust removal technique - very simple
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:21:38 -0300
  That is a better site than I had found! I guess I will stop using my stainless electrodes...What I found with my three...
• Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:14:31 -0800
  ...this 'universal' part for the cooling system? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_984_897/universal_2.1l_stainless_steel_junction.html
• Re: 87 syncro exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:52:10 -0400
  There was a thread a while back about a company looking into manufacturing the Syncro exhaust system in stainless steel. Has anyone heard any...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 14:26:44 EST
  ...They are stainless steel. Just like large hose clamps and you can get them at a home center store in the heating/plumbing section...
• Re: HELP! Another Broken Alternator Mount
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:55:51 -0400
  Ah Stainless studs!! There's the problem. Stainless hardware is not strong. Most only rates as a grade 5.8 on the metric bolt...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS Exhaust Christmas Sale has begun !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 05:44:42 EST
  STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe Christmas sale. December 1 ~ 31. Vanagon List Members, LiMBO members and IWCCC/CIW members. Package deal on...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS Exhaust Christmas Sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 06:54:36 EST
  STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe Christmas sale. December 1 ~ 31. Vanagon List Members, LiMBO members and IWCCC/CIW members. Package deal on...
• SA Stainless Steel tanks again
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 15:19:17 -0800
  Hi all, I've just placed orders for another group purchase for the Desert Fox stainless steel auxiliary fuel tanks. This is for US...
• Re: David Beierl's recent List-endectomy
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:41:50 -0500
  ...Prescription dope, body piercings, new stainless jewelry for same - how good can it get? Go with flow. Enjoy the moment (as much as you...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 05:32:55 -0400
  Eric, and all others interested in the Stainless Exhaust. It's being made by STEBRO EXHAUST in Manotick, Ontario, Canada. The system is not...
• Re: Missing bolt!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:26:01 -0700
  ...Even went to Fastenal, notedfor their > stainless hardware and they didn't have it in stainless or staight steel. > > Would appreciate the help. > > John
• Re: Rocky Mtn Westy Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:34:40 -0700
  ...They are not stainless and will rust. The final fit commonly has the cat-exhaust-tailpipe assembly sloping downward to the right. It hangs...
• It's never that easy (WAS: SS version of luggage rack bolts?)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 May 2005 14:12:39 -0700
  ...They have lots and lots of stainless hardware. But the bolts that hold the front of the luggage rack are metric. 6mmx1. Now, finding...
• Re: Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:43:59 -0400
  At 03:19 AM 4/22/2010, Tom Hargrave wrote: >Stainless is made corrosion resistant by a thin oxidation layer on the >surface of...
• SS Exhaust sale reminder
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:12:20 EST
  Folks, just a reminder that the sale I am having on my Stainless Steel Exhaust System for 2,1 Vanagons will end at the...
• Re: Simple Question on Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:08:55 -0400
  ...I have stainless bolts from a set that was for the whole exterior > of the van. All others installed a couple of years ago...
• Re: A different way of removing/installing Vanagon engines...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 06:06:54 EDT
  ...http://www3.telus.net/public/tabe/vanagon/hoistframe.jpg Nice view of an installed _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 08:15:24 -0800
  Would it be practical to armor our fuel lines with stainless braid? Local maple sugar enthusiasts claim that particular colors of plastic tubing used...
• Fuel Hose clamp dia?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 14:45:31 GMT
  HI, I'd like to piggy-back an order at work today and obtain some stainless clamps. Does anyone know what is the dia...
• Re: Replacing the plastic cooling pipes on a bostig setup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 21:19:28 -0400
  ...https://bostig.zendesk.com/entries/22443116-Using-GoWesty-Stainless-Pipes-with-a-Bostig Jim Akiba On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 4:33 PM...
• stainless steel bolts for top
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:42:47 -0700
  stainless steel bolts for top Here are the oversized truss head bolts for the Vanagon ,I promise. Took alot of doing,but it got...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:13:29 -0500
  ...What again is the reason for replacing those > with stainless steel (other than the "cool" factor, which seems odd > since only the owner will...
• Re: Stebro News
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 09:19:40 -0500
  ...Stebro News Just a reminder that the special introductory discount on the NEW STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel J-pipes is almost over. Friday November...
• Re: S&S Headers or OE exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:32:16 -0800
  ...They just recently picked up new machinery that will handle the bending of stainless steel tubing and the Wasser headers are the first thing...
• Southern Utah Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:47:00 -0400
  ...I now have Stebro installed and would consider Terry K's stainless stock muffler And Frank's stainless header pipes and Stebro mufflers over...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:38:35 -0400
  ...Even the strongest stainless is still weaker then high yield steel. Also many SS fasteners are actually quit brittle. I'm curious to find...
• Stainless mufflers, '87 to '91 Vans
  Historical mailing list - J. Denis
  Thu, 1 Oct 1998 22:12:41 -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: Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 18:12:30 PST
  ...Coating the exhaust, either stock, SS header, stainless steel, should be considered to reduce the risk of thermal/stress cracks. Robert _______________________________________________________ Get your free...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 11:13:08 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any experience > with stainless? Know a source? Have the same problem with rapid burning > out of the regular steel systems. > > Thanks...
• Free stuff
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:06:03 +0000
  I have a pair of unused braided stainless front brake hoses that I bought for my 1990 Westy that aren't compatible with the...
• Nice 90 Carat FS in Santa Cruz
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:23:03 -0700
  Saw this on CL http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/2229170575.html with; Stainless exhaust POR15 Headlight relay kit Surepower 1315 Sounds like one...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:08:29 EST
  hey Guys where are the best places to buy fan motors and heater cores from.? Does anybody make a stainless steel unit , I need...
• Re: Mounting Devices for Extinguishers?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 20:06:01 -0500
  ...They have the extinguishers with a stainless band, and quick release clamp. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86 BMW 325 ES
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:31:59 -0600
  I also think the biggest favor you can do yourself when putting exhaust back together is liberal amounts of anti-seize... Not possible to...
• Re: Rant - Was: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:16:52 -0700
  No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:20:31 -0700
  I would sure NOT recommend stainless bolts screwed into the head. stainless is not 'perfect magic metal' ............it corrodes ( just more slowly ) and breaks...
• Re: thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 29 May 2008 06:28:30 -0700
  ...If you get them out, replace them with stainless steel ones. I have them or you can find them locally. From my _Vanagon Items...
• Volkswagen Show - Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 13:12:19 EDT
  ...I will be there with my Titan Red '87 Westy sporting the new List Stickers, new Princess Auto cup holders and STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless...
• Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:07:15 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:56 PM Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available! > Will thes pipes work on a Syncro...
• Re: Exhaust collector bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:01:31 -0800
  ...others may not agree but I would not use stainless bolts myself. they are not stronger. stainless is 'weird' in a way ....not it...
• Re: perfomance exhaust, etc
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 06:52:56 EST
  ...Joel, the _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler_ (http://members.aol. com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) that I sell is a flow through design. This reduces...
• Re: coffee
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 15:05:27 -0700
  ...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: the nuts and bolts of exhaust work thinking like a plumber
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:00:49 -0500
  ...New exhaust install - SS hardware? Why, in particular brass nuts? Is there something wrong with using stainless hardware (both studs and nuts) for the...
• coolant leak repair
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:45:59 -0700
  ...One mechanic shop recommended replacing with stainless. But GoWesty has a repair kit with brass inserts for the hoses that is claimed on the...
• Ottawa area VW Show
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 07:13:41 EDT
  ...I will be there with STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers for display and sale. Look for my Titan Red '87 Westy ! For information about...
• Re: Bumper End Cap Bolts---
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 28 May 2002 05:49:14 EDT
  ...Go stainless. > AMEN ! Our vans must look like twins ! Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm...
• Re: Stainless Steel coolant lines
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:45:57 -0800
  ...Subaru conversion have > used either the volks cafe or Bus Depot stainless steel coolant > lines. I don't see any issues but thought I...
• What's up with silicone coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:28:15 -0400
  ...Are these used with Stainless Steel or a alternative? What is the advantages? Eric Caron
• has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:57:33 -0400
  i'm curious if you copied the hard plastic line shape, or made your own. and did you start with straight pieces, or a...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:36:24 -0500
  Jere and Chris, Try these: http://tinyurl.com/5nzo7 or Google "copper exhaust nuts VW". Aircooled VW and Porsche folks swear by them (not...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:14:24 -0400
  John, I have heard SS is a "soft" metal subject to galling if over torqued. I like the copper nuts because they are 12mm...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 06:57:45 -0500
  ...If your FLAPS doesn't carry the stainless steel type, check with a swimming pool dealer, they usually carry stainless types due to the...