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• Plastic coolant pipes checking
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 11 May 2012 00:44:13 -0700
  One more item that needs to take a look at is, the long plastic coolant pipes that go to the the front from the...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:33:16 -0700
  ...you can run a straight pipe ...or even a straight pipe inside a hollow cat. A piece of EMT conduit fits perfectly....just guessing...
• Re: Question about breather pipe on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 20:06:44 -0400
  ...Question about breather pipe on 2.1L >Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 16:58:36 -0500 > >Is the crankcase breather pipe on the 2...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jan 2014 21:14:30 -0500
  ...Does the big nut threaded on the pipe though the oil cooler >> have to come off before the pipe itself can be backed out...
• Re: Catalytic converter and muffler, how do they join?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:48:35 -0700
  ...So on the nearside I have the three-bolt flange from the previous cat and part of its pipe then a weld for the...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 14 May 2009 07:29:46 -0400
  ...I have been working on these vans for over 11 years now and I have replaced my share of bad plastic coolant pipes. The...
• Re: Heater pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:47:17 EDT
  ...That coolant pipe (NOT heater pipe) is ALWAYS rusting through, that's why I offer them in the _POR-15_ (http://www.por15.com...
• Re: headers are headed south (TIICO)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:17:17 -0700
  ...i that that is the reason for the flexible portion of the exhaust pipe. So when the pipes cross in the back they are...
• Re: coolant pipe repair hardware/gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 08:55:57 -0700
  After removing the (2) allen head cap screws from my water pump (that leads to the cooling pipe between the pump and thermostat on...
• Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:09:40 -0800
  ...Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included) > > Hey guys. > > Pic looking at front end of coolant pipes roughed in for my engine > conversion...
• Re: Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:57:17 -0700
  ...Coolant Pipes Before my '82 diesel Westy is truly road-ready, it appears I need to replace my age-ing front-to-rear coolant...
• Power Steering (was RE: water pump)
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Dean G
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:13:27 -0400
  ...Again the pipe running from the right of the pump gave me trouble. The small pipe from the top of the pump didn't...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 May 2011 19:28:30 -0700
  I was careful to make sure piece of pipe et al were as square as possible. Pretty sure if they aren't, this might...
• Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:40:54 -0600
  ...Likely not too many clams to do so. > > I will probably attempt to braze a wire ring around the rear pipes since they will...
• Re: Heating
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 4 Sep 1994 21:30:00 -0500 (CDT)
  >From CHOOK@crc.sd68.nanaimo.bc.ca Sun Sep 4 12:37:09 1994 I have a 78 Westfailure, that has the pipe rusted...
• Re: Leaking coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 11:24:10 PST
  Matt, I had the same problem on 85 GL Westy, I cut the pipes back to good metal and replaced it with rubber hot...
• Re: Still need that muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 22:23:18 EDT
  ...I made one from that metal strap material that you use for pipe hangers (like household pipe). Just check out your local hardward superstore...
• '85 Vanagon Fix - Corroded Coolant Lines
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:46:10 -0400
  ...I did both ends of the "send" coolant pipe. Both ends were quite rusty....seems like that send pipe likes to rust alot more...
• Re: 85 coolant hard lines
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 10:44:26 +0000
  ...Then you are also going to need to replace four coolant hoses (one on each end of the pipes) because the plastic pipes are...
• Has anybody here added an SA Stainless Tank to 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 05:40:23 -0700
  ...What about 2WD? Is not like you can stick a Y-pipe in there as the 2WD filler pipe is plastic. I've seen...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:17:47 -0800
  If I talk about making titanium coolant pipes, will you also add them to your list? ;) The problem with the marine hose is that...
• Re: Coolant Pipe needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 07:16:22 -0400
  ...The pipe has > cracks arrround the bolt/stud holes on both sides. I need it soon. > Thanks in advance. > David > 90 Westfalia > 87 Syncro...
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 18:53:00 -0800
  I just use a propane torch on low to gradually heat the metal insert and then I tap it back into the plastic pipe...
• Re: Question about breather pipe on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 20:06:46 -0400
  ...Question about breather pipe on 2.1L >Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 16:58:36 -0500 > >Is the crankcase breather pipe on the 2...
• Re: Awning rain gutter atthment strip [Vanagon/Eurovan content]
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:54:24 -0800
  ...Slide the PVC pipe along the tent edge (or vice-versa) so that the pipe is over/around the cloth. Roll the pipe-with...
• '56 kombi heater engineering
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 22:31:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...I took a spare tube with to to the hardware store, and bought a PVC pipe fitting that was designed to connect 2 1...
• '84 Vanagon Coolant Crossover Pipe seal
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 13:35:53 -0800
  Hi Folks - Any advice on getting the coolant crossover pipe o-ring to seal into the thermostat housing on an '84 waterboxer? I just...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:59:08 -0500
  ...At least the dull gray pipes never looked like anything in the > first place :-) I installed an entire exhaust on my '80 a few...
• Re: Running without backpressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 21:13:41 -0500
  Running with a broken pipe could cause a fire. Not a good thing. It also affects the way the fuel, air, and exhaust play...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:08:11 -0700
  ...how does a hunk > > of pipe is help with getting to the bathroom? > > Maybe the length of the pipe is the same as the...
• Re: heated window washer fluid ... a question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Oct 1994 12:41:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Surrounding the 5/8 pipe was a larger plastic pipe - sealed at both ends, and containing the fittings for the w/w hose. The...
• coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:34:31 -0400
  has anyone ever tried to get a flap muffler shop to make some outta small dia galvanized pipe? they could follow the bends from...
• Hey Vendors! - Need Price
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:26:30 EDT
  I need the price of the cast iron Y-pipe for an '88 2.1liter exhaust. As the exhaust travels, this would be the...
• exhaust hardware sizes needed
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 23:17:42 -0500
  ...Collector to J pipe: J pipe to CAT: CAT to Muffler: Muffler to Tailpipe: Thanks in advance! df
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 18:47:23 -0500
  ...The outlet of the turbo directly connects to an approximately 8 inch X 5 inch flex pipe. This pipe is almost slinky like. From...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:16:42 -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: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:22:29 -0600
  ...Tube is measured by the OD, is used in structural applications, has a smooth finish and costs more than pipe. Tubing is what you...
• A few more part for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:31:10 EST
  ...with pipes over trans,thermostat housing/cover $60 6.starter, $40 7.full intake with injectors, regulator and throttle body,$75 8. AFM and...
• Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:07:21 -0400
  On Tue, 1 Jun 2004, Jake Beaulieu wrote: > I am having a heck of a time finding the necessary pipe and pipe > fittings to...
• Re: Black carbon buildup on tail pipe after valve adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:10:26 -0400
  ...Black carbon buildup on tail pipe after valve adjustments 85 1.9 cleaned injectors from cruzin, plugs, dist, rotor done 10mths ago I just...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:43:56 -0400
  > The Stainless cooling pipes lowered my operating > temperatures on long grades and when towing > dramatically. > > Marine grade,thick rubber hose has absolutley no heat...
• Re: Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:17:32 +0100
  Hi all, As my Vanagon's coolant pipes need replacing this winter (I only drive it for six months out of twelve) I'd...
• Re: Look at my crack!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:17:58 -0400
  I installed the worm drive clamp to keep the exhaust pipe against the head after it cracked. This is just so I can drive...
• Re: 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 23:20:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Bentley doesn't show it, but I've heard that the crossover pipe is specific to the syncro and very difficult to locate. Can...
• Re: Looking for an exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:12:24 -0800
  ...I need > the rear pipe,|the one towards the front of the van, and the collector > pipe. I will take the entire exhaust if...
• GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 14 May 2009 01:39:54 +0000
  ...like to hear the pro's and con's vs stainless pipes (Other than cost). I was set on the Go Westy kit, but...
• Re: rad hose vs. muffler pipe ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 07:38:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...NA) Anyone see any > corrosion/other probs using galvalume muffler pipe in stead of OEM or > rubber? Reply ASAP, this will be a done...
• (More) Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 17:16:00 CST
  ...WBX 2.1 exhaust parts: "J" pipe, Cat convertor, muffler, and tail pipe. Used, but very, very, solid. Might separate. 3. WBX 1.9...
• lost exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:37:46 -0400
  ...I have the Haynes manual, but it really didn't mention the name of the pipe Stella discarded. If you were looking from underneath...
• Re: Which end?
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 13:26:55 -0600
  the exhaust usally is exiting the pipe that enters into the next pipe, so if the clamp gets lose there is less chance of...
• re: Muffler & pipe patches
  Historical mailing list
  25 Jul 96 07:53:00 EDT
  ...Get some new pipes and a new muffler and save yourself a lot of trouble. ted 84GL
• Federal Cross-Over pipes for Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 20:45:11 -0800
  -- Listees, I just got a source on Cross over pipes for the Federal exaust systems. Anyone interested in one of these e-mail me...
• Diesel leak
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 22:29:06 EDT
  is the metal coolant pipe that runs underneath the van in an 82' diesel the same diameter as one in an 86'? my 82...
• Van exhaust broke
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 17:58:16 -0700
  Volks, Pipe from engine to cat broke. In half. On the freeway. Loudly. Any opinions on whether a junk yard exhaust pipe is likely...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 04:12:12 -0500
  as per an archive suggestion, another fix is to drill and tap for a 3/8 pipe plug. a 3/8 pipe plug has...
• Water pump removal
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 07:01:07 -0500
  ...Can I get the pump out with this pipe still attached if I disconnect the pipe from the hose that goes to the right...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:37:17 -0500
  ...24px"><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Stainless steel pipes are definately a great (expensive) upgrade to the original mild steel pipes.&nbsp; But...
• Hot EGR?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 07:34:33 -0400
  ...If yours doesn't, you may want to change the filter, clean out the EGR valve, pipe, and the distribution pipes inside the intake...
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 23:25:46 -0600
  ...front pipe broke at "y" connection, rear pipe still ok. I have always found the clutch touchy, and hard to let out for a...
• Re: Exhaust Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:35:28 -0400
  It is a bit tricky to get this pipe in place. The pipe the attaches to the head on the left side goes in...