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• heating
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Sep 1994 09:35:22 +0100
  ...Do I get a new piece of pipe welded on? Replace it with a piece of PVC pipe that won't rust? Replace it...
• Re: H2O crossover pipe corrosion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Dec 1996 17:57:18 -0500
  ...my crossover pipes sure have a lot of rust happening inside -- concerns me. hate to have one fail on a road trip. what's...
• Re: lost exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 15:34:27 -0400
  ...the pipe Stella discarded. If you were looking from underneath, > it is the pipe that is supposed to be leading into the silencer from...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 May 2011 12:02:27 -0400
  ...A standard* NPT pipe thread connection *must* have some kind of thread tape or pipe dope because the thread geometry results in an unsealed...
• Re: coolant pipe replacement
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:48:58 -0600
  ...the steel pipes are corroded at the rear 18 inches but O.K. the rest of the way. I am thinking to cut out...
• 1.9L Hose Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:38:29 -0400
  I'm getting some seepage from the short water hose that connects the metal pipe that goes from below the water pump across the...
• Re: STATISTICS VANAGON (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:44:09 PDT
  ...Near my dad's place in OH, is a guy who has a machine-controlled pipe bending unit. All he has to do is...
• Re: headers are headed south (TIICO)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 15:57:37 -0500
  ...Where the pipe attaches to the 'manifold' part, >it has separated at the weld and is leaking. Apparently, the pipe overlaps >the manifold a...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:26:19 -0400
  I should be able to help you out with a set of stainless steel pipes. Not sure why you are having problems getting them...
• Re: '80 Vanagon exhaust system
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 08:10:59 -0600 (CST)
  ...However, a check with the dealer indicates >that the crossover pipe is no longer available. I called Bus Boys and they no >longer have...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:02:43 -0700
  ...My >> plan: >> > >> > Short run of 1 5/8" 90 degree pipes from manifold to collector, then a >> > "J" pipe forward, around, and back to...
• 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
  Bob, I believe that you are looking at the ridge that is imbedded in the pipe to prevent the hose from coming off once...
• Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 09:27:38 -0500
  ...If you can't go with new for some reason, I don't see any reason not to go with good, used steel pipes...
• Re: Waterpump replacement on '88?
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 02:43:10 -0400
  ...While I was at it I replaced the pipe from the pump back to the thermostat housing. That pipe is a leak waiting to...
• Re: HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:06:12 -0800
  I just saw a new copper H pipe yesterday that was recently installed and had failed (leaked) at the soldered seams. The soldered joints...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 13:58:21 -0700
  ...Bring along the old sender to bung into the hole if a leak happens, but so far, no leakey. > ! - also ..your pipe for your...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 15 May 2009 15:27:45 -0700
  ...If hydraulic pressure is exerting force on the hose, which causes the hose to slide off the pipe pulling the insert with it, then...
• Re: need exhaust system for 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 13:24:26 -0500
  ...there are only two major exhaust pipes that are unique to the Synchro. The fron engine pipe and the pipe leading into the CAT...
• Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 07:41:15 -0600
  ...You take a 18 or 19 year old pipe and put it back in where the same came out? I go to junkyard I...
• Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:12:48 -0600
  ...Is it really necesarry to replace this cross over pipe and the o-ring for the fuel tank sender? The plastic pipe adds $35...
• Need a 1.9l Coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 13 Oct 2014 10:01:44 -0400
  I have a customer that is broken down and needs a coolant pipe for his 85 1.9l Vanagon. It is the long pipe...
• Re: Fill fuel above 7/8 - overlows?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 18:13:42 -0700
  ...It turned out that the crossover pipe, a t-shaped affair with fittings on both ends, had been installed incorrectly in relation to the...
• Re: What is sensor on power steering pipe for?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:19:47 -0400
  ...What is sensor on power steering pipe for? Hi All, I was puttering around in the engine compartment of my 87 Westy and noticed...
• Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:04:23 -0800
  ...Blake, look at your old crossover pipe and consider what you really need to fix the problem. New rubber grommets and a new hose...
• Re: In need of cooling system parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:08:37 -0400
  I wonder if that metal "H" has the restrictor inside that the plastic one has? As to regular pipe runs ... why not? The Subaru...
• Cross pipe of the PopTop
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 23:32:32 -0400
  ...Is there a way to remove this pipe to make it repair? Normand Gagnon NormandSylvie@ibm.net Westy GL 85 Jetta 91
• RedHot Pipes???
  Historical mailing list - crewcab
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 09:07:24 -0300
  What ever happenned to the guy who had the red hot pipes . It is a very interesting thing so I was wondering if the...
• pipes to radiator
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 11:27:10 -0500
  I need a set of usable pipes from the engine to radiator, metal or plastic, for an '84 Vanagon. If someone who has these...
• Rust convertor stuff on Exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:35:52 -0500
  Has anyone tried using rust converting stuff on exaust pipes, (the kind that turns surface rust into hard black 'primer')? How did it turn...
• Stainless Steel Mufflers and Pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 06:52:50 EST
  ...Another question is what do you think about the cast iron junction piece between the header pipes and the collector pipes ? Would you like...
• CA '80 exhaust - thanks
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 08:40:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...Mike Catlin offered me a used 'spare' crossover pipe that was missing one stud (and the threads in the hole) on the right side...
• Re: Dometic freezing up, fridge not getting cold
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 23:07:01 -0700
  There is only one pipe that actually enters the fridge itself. The fins are attached to that pipe. You can simply pull the fin...
• Re: Coolant pipes diagram for 1.9 (rusty gas tank/ farphrumuven II)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:36:49 -0500
  ...The hose which is labelled the return seems to connect >to the pipe that was on the right side. This pipe then connected to...
• Re: Boiling Vanagon ... follow-up
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 1995 12:45:20 -0300
  A >Service department confirmed a split plastic coolant pipe; they have >a spare in stock for about $140 ... but there's 4 hours of...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 May 2012 13:33:08 -0700
  ...http://van-cafe.com/home/van/page_477_226/h_pipe_hose_kit.html > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question / No Question for Me
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:05:05 -0600
  Entity The Bus Depot spoke thus: > You then say that the Bus Depot pipes "will last 4 or 5 years at best" > - having clearly...
• wasserboxer exhaust repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 20:36:30 CST6CDT
  ...crack in header pipe just at the flange that bolts to the exhaust port 2. crack in header pipe at "Y" junctions 3. crack...
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:02:50 -0800
  ...You have to remove the hoses or back the threaded pipe out of the engine block. Trust me, I tried to just clamp the...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:42:50 -0700
  Andrew, show me one manufacturer that uses aluminum for their long coolant pipes. Not a very durable material for the application, unless it's...
• Re: out of sight
  Historical mailing list - Alexander Vitakis
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:30:11 -0700
  ...That covered the top. > >Think of a square trampolene or card table shape, made out of PVC pipe with >a fabric top. A tube...
• Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 07:44:17 -0400
  ...Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe Anyone got one of those 90 degree elbow pieces that bolts to the right hand water jacket and...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 May 2010 21:21:58 +1200
  ...I have been advised to use aluminum pipe. -- Regards Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW van fan How do you...
• Coolant pipe (was leak down test)
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Tue, 27 May 1997 21:57:42 -0400
  Hey Guys, I took the leaking coolant pipe (left side) off and inspected it. It's more rusted than I first thought. Who's...
• Who needed an oil fill pipe? I got one for FREE
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:11:29 -0000
  ...Found the oil fill pipe off my 85 wasterleaker. Somebody needed one just a few days ago...yours for shipping. Probably 5 bucks.
• Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:11:43 -0400
  I am looking for a solid intermediate pipe to get my Van through inspection. I do not want to dump a lot of money...
• Re: [vanagon] New Eurika in Coolant Pipe Set Ups--
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 19 May 2004 08:51:46 -0400
  Terry, "how did you know about any barbed issue??" ANY hose on ANY pipe, under pressure will come off unless it has something to...
• VW engine conversion. Cause of intermittent stall (solved?): air intake path length-design?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 9 Oct 2020 14:26:52 -0700
  ...I installed a ~ 2.5' long pipe between MAF outlet and intake bellows to throttle body. Intermittent issue: as clutch disengaged when coming to...
• Re: What I Learned Today...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:13:47 -0800
  ...Anyway, the intake pipe on the left side was kinda crusty, and I had a set of pipes of a 1.9 that were...
• Re: vanagon Steel coolant line pipe patching
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:59:27 EST
  ...I was considering replacing about 2 feet of each > pipe, which includes where they bend around the crossmember. Is there a > concern of the...
• Re: 1984 Vanagon O2 Sensor Removal ?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 00:40:46 -0400
  ...Having removed the pipe I sprayed the inside of the pipe around the botttom of the sensor with "JB BLASTER" (best penetrating oil I...
• Re: BD SS coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:44:04 -0800
  I have used pipes sold by Terry K, BD and RMW (sold by Van Caf�). The Last 2 were better for ME to install...
• Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:39:17 -0700
  Before my '82 diesel Westy is truly road-ready, it appears I need to replace my age-ing front-to-rear coolant pipes, as...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:11:13 +1000
  ...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: 3 really easy exhaust questions.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:14:18 -0800
  ...Which side goes against the engine and which is > toward the exhaust pipe? > Metal side to pipe! Dennis, this is the question I always...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:59:32 -0400
  ...Until you wiggle the coolant pipe everything looks completely normal. The tear in the pipe fits back together perfectly until the engine starts vibrating...
• Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 10:10:58 -0400
  ...Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust. >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >i am looking for a good crossover pipe for the >aircooled 2...
• Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:39:07 -0800
  The only really important thing about the pipes is that you have the coolant going through the radiator the correct direction. What engine are...
• Re: Is this coolant connector and where should it connect?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:56:31 -0500
  ...Actually, I'm pointing out a rusty metal pipe/tube (about a half inch in diameter) in front of that hose. It kinda blends...
• Re: [DIESEL] Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 14:56:43 -0400
  In doing my engine conversion I to had a hole in my original steel pipe at the engine compartment side. When I read in...