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Westy flue covers
Historical mailing list - mike boland
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 14:25:17 -0500
...and I'll send you photo of mine and Bob Stevens stainless steel flue cover's the factory plastic one fly off on highway...
Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 07:55:55 -0700
> Do these SS pipes have bulges on the ends to help hold the hoses in place? Also, what's the wall thickness on these...
Re: I ACCIDENTLY DELETED A REQUEST FOR STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
Historical mailing list
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:19:54 EDT
In a message dated 10/14/06 11:30:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM writes: > Just dont callme late for dinner...
Re: stainless steel radius rod bushing collars
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 05:57:54 -0700
Dylan, GoWesty has them. I just installed a couple and they fit just right........... Miguel He who possesses art and science has religion; he...
Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 2 May 2010 06:57:40 EDT
...My install is so that the panel is hinged with stainless boat hatch hinges which allow it to be angled side to side or...
Ottawa area 1.9l Vanagon Guinea Pig wanted
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:01:58 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: Look at my crack!
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:44:50 -0700
...Look at my crack! > >Yeah, I thought that would get your attention. :-) > >A follow up to my stainless welding question... > >Here are the pics...
Re: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:23:48 EST
...Which One? > My recommendation is of course the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe...
Re: start of a rear bumper build
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 1 Aug 2013 13:09:21 -0700
...who will point out the electrolysis problem between stainless and aluminum :) Won't be a problem at all, large amount of aluminum, small amount...
Re: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Caf�
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:26:41 -0400
The stainless steel brake lines from classic tube can have a coil rock guard or rubber guard added to any of the lines you...
Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Wed, 15 May 2002 07:35:33 -0700
...That said, I was always under the impression that Stainless steel is relatively inert and wouldn�t react much (at all) with AL. ~Eric...
SS coolant line update
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 09:15:40 -0800
...The hose dealer told me that the stainless high pressure hydraulic lines that he was going to make them out of would have zero...
Re: Stainless steel Vanagon exterior screw set soon to be avaliable here
Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:44:02 -0400
I replaced all my exterior screws with stainless ones last year. I bought all of them at Lowes, Just need to take the screws...
Fabrications, watertank fill outlets
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:21:12 -0700
...All made of nice stainless pipes and stainless bolts and nuts. I just mentioned a few things that came to mind. The List will...
Re: Muffler & Cat. source for my Tri Star
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:40:01 EST
...source for my Tri Star STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe Christmas sale. December 1 ~ 31. Vanagon List Members, LiMBO members and IWCCC...
Re: Better Cat converters: OEM or aftermarket?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 23:10:54 -0400
...Is there > a real difference in all of these cats or is it > stainless v.s non-stainless? Some people prefer to spend more...
Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli3
Sun, 13 Aug 2023 02:32:49 -0400
...Mine are not stainless, don't know really what the > metal is. Quite thin and warped almost immediately. Cost me $25 each in > 2008...
Re: Not tires, not oil... but anti-freeze!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:17:34 -0400
...I just did a complete cooling system swap.Â Hoses, stainless pipes, > stainless coolant tower, RMW aluminum tank, new thermostat housing, etc. > > I'm...
Re: has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:34:00 -0700
...has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines? i'm curious if you copied the hard plastic line shape, or made your own. and...
Re: Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:21:25 -0700
...Has anyone ever welded or brazed all (or some) the angles and "T"s out of steel/copper/stainless, leaving mostly straight hose sections...
Re: <No subject given>
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 06:44:29 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...
Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:52:31 EDT
...Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http...
Re: Luggage rack cleats
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 30 May 2006 15:36:39 -0400
Hi All, I put a set of 8 new gowesty stainless luggage rack cleats up on eBay this morning: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...
Re: Muffler Source?
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:51:06 -0700
as far as I remember, Walker changed their whole line of quietflow mufflers over to stainless last november. They make a vanagon specific one...
Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
Historical mailing list - Kim G
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:01:10 -0600
right, but stainless does not rust and that's why I chose stainless, because I am sure I will have to remove my exhaust...
Re: how to identify engine
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 13:13:07 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: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:33:36 -0800
...wondering if you are the Terry that sells vanagon parts like stainless steel main coolant pipes, that was *completely* unhelpful with after sales information...
Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit read!
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:06:10 -0500
...BTW what brand of clamp do you have? ABA stainless? Do you think your problem is with the hose or the clamps? Thanks Pascal...
Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sun, 27 May 2001 10:51:56 -0400
...Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps> > Why even bother with the prehistoric spring type clamps, when the > stainless screw type clamps are superior? > > What are...
Re: Look at my crack!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:07:48 EDT
...The Stainless Steel mufflers I sell now are being made by LEV-FAB in Quebec. See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members...
Re: Engine Cover Woes (Baywindow)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Apr 1996 11:01:17 -0700
...I am thinking of using a stainless nut and bolt >at least. >-- >James A. Brill Jr. \\ // >jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // If you're not...
Re: stainless screws some more
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:16:55 -0400
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:58:22 -0700, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >stainless screws some more >Those pictures were so much...
Re: Stainless Steel exhaust
Historical mailing list
2 Nov 94 03:19 PDT
...At the prices that VW charges for these parts, this is ludicrous. > They should have been stainless steel from the factory given how these...
Spillmeister burner grill thingies
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:49:28 -0900
...Prior to the stainless steel, I had the copper and that worked fairly well too, but loosened over time and would slide around. I...
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:58:52 -0500
...COM> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 :06:32 AM Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners > The aviation industry has long used brass exhaust nuts...
Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Sat, 7 Mar 2015 12:59:20 -0500
...A quick search showed that GoWesty has stainless replacements as well, but they suggest trimming 5mm of thread off their bolts. What? Other vendors...
Re: Roll your own...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:33:27 -0500
...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: Mechanic says $250 muffler
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 06:15:34 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: coffee
Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
Fri, 26 Nov 2004 17:32:31 -0500
...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: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:23:11 -0700
no metals, apart from rubber :) alistair On 2-Nov-10, at 11:12 AM, Tom Hargrave wrote: "i dont think there are any metals...
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Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:39:07 +0000
STAINLESS http://flickr.com/gp/werksforwagens/Jxv7Pk (By the way, if the set link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it from this...
big sur lost and found
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Jan 1995 23:21:09 -0800
I have left over from the Big Sur orgy: stainless steel bowl two hand towels fork largish spoon 1 straw trivets Can anyone claim...
Re: Slider Quietening
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Thu, 5 Jul 2012 02:41:15 -0700
...planes to prevent aluminum panels from wearing on harder metals like stainless steel: http://urlzr.mp/Pab I wonder whether it's the same...
muffler straps
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 07:57:41 -0700
go to a hardware store and buy three very oversize stainless-steel straps with the little worm-screw tightening device on the end, the...
Exhaust systems
Historical mailing list - Eddie Nelson
Mon, 4 Jun 2012 07:50:25 -0700
...Does any one have any suggestions as to which on I should buy? Realizing that I cannot afford a stainless exhaust. Any help would...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:24:59 -0400
> No kidding! And I really don't think the covers aid engine cooling in any > way. :-) > > -- That was my concern about changing to Stainless...
Re: Hose clamps..
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:00:53 -0500
...At 03:19 AM 4/22/2010, Tom Hargrave wrote: >Stainless is made corrosion resistant by a thin oxidation layer on the >surface of...
Re: Muffler Source?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:27:00 EDT
...Andy, see my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) webpage. >>>>>Yes my 86 Syncro is running again! I had reversed...
Re: [Syncro] Fender Flare Attachemnt
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Fri, 11 May 2001 21:59:56 -0700
...I used stainless steel rivets. One of my fron flares came pre-drilled, the other did not. Once i figured out that the fiberglass...
Re: Rant - Was: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 16:17:20 -0500
...WEBTV.NET >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Rant - Was: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available! >Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:40...
Re: 84 exhaust prices
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 May 1996 22:04:12 -0400
...However, VAG only offers stainless steel for the 2.1 engine replacements (and it is a poor grade of stainless IMHO). 1.9 is...
Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 08:43:10 -0700
...m looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy >>> fiberglass poptop hinges and struts in stainless steel. Anyone know? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jim >> >>
Re: stainless screws
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:59 -0500
...wrote: > Does anybody know where I can get all of the stainless screws for the > exterior of my van. I've been trying to...
Re: Aluminum Bodies
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Nov 95 18:02:46 +0100
...Bugs) and have a few bodies/chassis stamped in the best possible StainlessSteel 8) (really, it kept me thinking for a while) Cheers! Brian.
Re; Solar power your VW
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 08:25:32 -0600
Ben, Why go to all the trouble inatalling a solar panal on the roof, just for a vent, when a stainless steel solar powered...
Re: Rant - Was: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:40:25 -0500
Getting to the bottom line is mean spirited? I want to be the guy that sell's you your next car ( maybe a house...
bolt sizes for exhaust
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:13:42 -0500
...After I remove the studs (fingers crossed) I'm planning on replacing them with stainless steel bolts. Anyone can tell me what size I...
Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:47:06 -0400
SS nuts and bolts on exhaust will still have to be cut off after a short time due to galling. We did it once...
Re: german made decouplers ready to ship
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:32:34 -0600
...As > always, these are machined in Germany, have wherever possible > stainless steel parts, �include everything you need to install. More > than 600 of these...
Wtd: Chrome/stainless front bumper in LA area
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 22:01:09 +1200
Anyone have a spare chromed (or is it stainless?) front bumper, suit an 84, with bolts and black plastic endcaps? The type with a...