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• Re: Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:46:37 -0700
  ...We fabricated many custom Stainless steel rigging and hardware pieces right in house...welding them with MIG. Quite an art, welding SS in an...
• Water pump cross over pipe
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:06:22 -0400
  ...Do y’all paint the stainless for added rust proofing or just roll with it stainless? Just double checking so I don’t screw...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 18 May 2009 02:34:17 -0400
  ...If I were > spending $30K+ for a van or > I had a syncro that I off-roaded, I personally would go with > stainless pipes...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:26:10 -0700
  ...Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware? > What about the brass (bronze?) nuts we used to use on the old > aircooledbeetles? Such as these: > > http://cgi...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:52:09 -0700
  ...Another alternative for those who love that chrome look is stainless steel. There's a vendor selling stainless steel versions of the Porsche 914...
• Re: Tail pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:33:40 -0400
  ...Tail pipes >> >> What's the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 tailpipes? I'd like to use >> stainless, and the only one I...
• the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:08:38 EST
  ...I think that the stainless will be long lived especially up around the rear wheel well where the lines have trouble with the road...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:10:44 -0300
  ...Those nice stainless hose clamps are made by ABA of Sweden and I got them from Vanagain. Those are the clamp Ken sell with...
• Re: another question on exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 15:52:58 PST
  ...I would also go with stainless steel nuts and bolts . Ken "the voice of experience" Lewis
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 20:33:07 EDT
  In a message dated 9/15/00 3:27:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JKrevnov writes: << This must be another reason to use stainless...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 07:17:17 -0400
  Woody, Maybe the more important question is; Why are you going through exhaust systems so quick? I have over a quarter of a million...
• Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:03:39 -0800
  ...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: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:27:34 -0400
  ...While you all are at my Ebay store, don't forget to look at all the stainless steel screws and bolts I have for...
• Re: [Syncro] Westfalia Stainless vent
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 07:45:35 -0800
  ...curious--- > > Is there some kind of cover that goes over the stainless vent for the > reefer on the side of a 87 Westy to...
• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:51:01 -0400
  We have all the Stainless Steel hardware kits right here: <www.frankcondelli.com <http://www.frankcondelli.com/>> They are all right there on the...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:36:39 EDT
  In a message dated 9/18/02 5:58:49 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << I have been supplying and using the stainless steel...
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:04:57 EDT
  ...See my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) webpage. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy...
• Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:10:15 -0400
  ...Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com GoWesty has been out of this product for over a...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:51:01 -0500
  > >I know it is a high price, but they are performance Do you have any idea of *how much* performance, or some way to...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:39:30 -0400
  ...EXCEPTIONS: -used bicycle spokes ("DT Swiss" stainless steel) bent to purpose to support the pipes where I could not re-install the original stainless...
• Re: Gowesty Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 1 May 2013 19:21:25 -0400
  ...Though I am pretty > sure that goWesty did not have the stainless option out at the time. > > Installing is a lot easier when the...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:30:59 -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: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:25:18 -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: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:33:20 -0400
  ...IF goiing for Stainless hardware, look for 316 (A4). It performs slightly better than the 18-18 (A2). Stainless to Stainless connections always need...
• Re: US Westfalia version gallery flash guard / drainboard trip tray wanted...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:48:38 -0700
  ...I would buy the whole > lid and stainless assembly if someone has one (in grey) or just the > stainless steel assembly bit with the...
• FW: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:08:12 -0700
  ...I am sure I have used stainless pop rivets at work, will check to make sure. ab > From: CTONLINE@webtv.net (Terry K.) > Date...
• Re: Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 18:10:28 -0700
  ...At scrapyards > here good used stainless pipe goes for $1.40/lb in US terms. > > Think I'll grab enough for the SVX exhaust...
• Exhaust Questions
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:01:36 -0700
  ...Is it cost effective if you plan to keep the vehicle for another 5-7 years > to invest in a stainless steel system such...
• Re: Stebro muffler compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 07:08:57 EDT
  ...See the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/reviews.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler Reviews & Comments</A> website for complete details. You...
• Re: Need to tighten my CAT!!!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:47:30 -0400
  ...I replaced the Stebro supplied high-quality stainless hardware in this one spot with non-stainless Home Depot bolts. Now that the corrosion set...
• Re: Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 06:50:45 -0500
  ...Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust > > Dennis, others > what's your opinion on using stainless steel bolts in an aluminum > engine, regarding galvanic...
• Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:36:17 -0800
  ...The cable I used is 7 x 19 stainless meant for pulleys and what not. The OEM cable feels stiffer but I don't...
• =?utf-8?Q?Stainless_steel_fastener_information_and_more=21=21?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?rogersisler=32=30=30=30_=28via_Flickr=29?=
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:53:27 +0000
  Hi, I want you to see my "Stainless steel and foam gaskets" photos! They're on a cool website called Flickr. Just follow this...
• Re: update on Stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 16:22:11 -0400
  Mark you said: > The cost is $750 for the system, muffler (no cat) and all hardware included. Is that Canadian Dollarettes or US Dollars...
• Cooking on the Road
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 12:52:26 -0700
  ...now, these being completing >stainless steel they can be a bit pricey. imho they are the most durable, >best retention of heat, and easiest...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS Exhaust Christmas Sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 07:16:33 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...
• Re: Awning mounts or brackets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:35:02 -0800
  ...There are stainless > trim strips that run along my rain gutters and I need to know if > they will interfere with awning brackets or...
• Re: Custom Built Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 20:19:09 -0600
  ...I was > visiting a mechanic friend tonight who was encouraging me to have the > exhaust components custom built entirely out of stainless steel. He...
• Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:39:28 -0600
  ...Condelli's Stebro Stainless steel mufflers had trouble with the thin brackets cracking where it's welded to the muffler? Mine has separated from...
• Re: radiator bleeder bolt
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:53:01 -0400
  Coolant is not corrosive if changed periodically, I don't think stainless should be necessary. Can't see that it would hurt. The one...
• Did I receive the correct stainless steel coolant pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Sat, 10 Jan 2015 11:50:24 -0600
  ...http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Vanagon_Stainless_Steel_Coolant_Transfer_Tubes_p/rmw-ctt84.htm You can see their stock photo (along with all other...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:09:45 -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...
• FW: Diesel exhaust system on 84 1.9 l
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 23:24:21 -0400
  ...Diesel exhaust system on 84 1.9 l > > > John, looks like the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler will not > fit > on an '84 Vanagon...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-463)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:52:45 EDT
  ...go with the STEBRO/Vanagon Muffler & J-pipe with the Dansk stainless steel header pipes from the Bus Depot ? Check out the STEBRO muffler...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 04:27:56 -0500
  ...But as we are not in a marine environment--the aluminum will work just ducky Alistair----- I have never seen stainless pop type rivets...
• Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 16 May 2004 12:47:43 -0500
  ...Alex Towner <altowner@COMCAST.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: stainless braided brake lines >Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 03:18:05 -0400...
• walker stainless muffler update
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:53:31 -0400
  ...The flanges are steel and the pipes are steel but the body may be 304 stainless as it is weakly magnetic but shows no...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:39:15 +0000
  ...4" thick stainless steel exhaust port flanges that will be connected directly to the head and eventually to a custom stainless header exhaust system...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 May 2004 11:44:17 -0500
  Ed, I wonder if anyone has attempted to use stainless nuts and bolts as replacement hardware so as to avoid the rust/corrosion/need...
• stainless steel hardware for theend caps II
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:02:08 -0700
  Hello again, somehow the pictures in the previous two sets I sent got deleted. I am resending these pictures in this set. Wonder how...
• Re: It's never that easy (WAS: SS version of luggage rack bolts?)
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 22:10:23 -0400
  ...http://www.boltdepot.com/ Lot's of stainless items, including nuts and bolts for exhaust. Also here: http://www.mcmaster.com/ - Kevin
• Re: Tail pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:55:21 -0400
  ...Tail pipes > > What's the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 tailpipes? I'd like to use stainless, and the only one I...
• westy must-have acessory - fill port rainguard hood!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:33:44 EDT
  ...my idea is a nicely made stainless steel hood that would keep the rainwater off all these 3 fill ports on the vanagon!! it...
• Re: Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 13:38:49 EDT
  In a message dated 8/26/2000 10:21:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wdavidson@thegrid.net writes: > I use a Stainless Steel nesting...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:25:44 -0500
  ...To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > The best...
• Re: exhaust replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:45:58 EST
  ...Jeff, see my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) 5% discount to List members if you ask for it when...
• Re: Propane Heater "Tundra Toaster"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 10:30:38 -0400
  ...Just seen in a hardware store nearby, The Tundra Toaster, a high efficiency all stainless steel construction hot air 'source' requires standard propane tank...
• Re: Source for Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:42:34 -0400
  ...Is > there a good source known to the list? > > Thank, > Sam Sam, Volks Cafe sells stainless lines, a set of four is $115: http...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS Exhaust Christmas Sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 07:16:26 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...
• Re: Re-Post- No Help! Front license plate attachment 1984
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:17:39 -0700
  Tie wire or duct tape...Make a statement! Actually, you can drill holes and use some Stainless Steel sheet metal screws..use some larger...