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• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 00:36:14 -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: Help! Fuel leak - FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 28 May 2003 09:46:12 EDT
  Hey Steve, What kind of steel line did you use? Generic brake tubing line, custom stainless, Unobtainium found in a UFO crash site?.... And...
• Stainless Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:54:26 -0700
  Don't suppose anybody has a source for braided steel brake lines?? I found 'em for the rear, but so far haven't seen...
• Re: ISO North Westy Stainless Steel Bracket for ARB awning
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:57:49 -0800
  ...Some people object to the plain stainless steel finish. That’s the only complaint I have ever heard. There have been a number of...
• Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:00:26 -0400
  ...We sell both a stainless steel and a mild steel version of this non-catalyst system. (In the former case, it is the muffler...
• Re: Bumper End Cap Bolts---
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 27 May 2002 05:58:55 EDT
  ...VANAGON.COM writes: > Whats the answer to keeping them looking good---- Stainless Steel ones ! Duh ! But you knew that and this was a test...
• Re: BD SS coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:43:05 -0700
  ...On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > I see that bus depot has their stainless steel cooling...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:28:58 -0700
  ...7/22/2008, Doug Alcock wrote: >>Ok - I thought they were stainless steel -- but will sit corrrected -- >>living proof that you have take what...
• =?X-UNKNOWN?Q?Re=3A_Stainless_Steel_Brake_lines_-_Van-Caf=E9?=
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:20:38 -0400
  do these stainless brake lines have a protective jacket over the outside of the stainless steel braid? jonathan On Fri, 21 Apr 2006, robertmstewart...
• Re: Exahust Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 10:10:03 -0700
  ...Jones" <jones@COYOTE.COLORADO.EDU> wrote: > Note to anyone looking at the Stebro stainless J-pipe > for their exhaust. I bought one for my...
• stainless braided brake linesoff
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Mon, 17 May 2004 11:09:21 -0700
  Alex wrote: >> I need to replace the flexible rubber brake lines on my '85, and I reallywant to use those nice stainless braided lines...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:41:26 -0700
  ...or straight silver to make > caramel. > > But settling for copper and stainless. Which begs the question why > not copper pipes running up front? Corrosion...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:31:31 -0400
  ...Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware? SS nuts and bolts on exhaust will still have to be cut off after a short time due to...
• Re: Roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:14:02 -0400
  ...I recommend using stainless bolts. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Mar 20, 2011 o godz. 16:57 Michael Kimball <kimballmk@GMAIL.COM> napisał...
• Re: Mufflers & Waterpumps
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 00:10:58 -0400
  Chuck Roehm wrote: > ...Recently I solved the muffler problem for good by installing the Stebro > stainless unit. A nice looking unit, sounds great, easy...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 23:02:56 -0500
  ...Allot of work to just R&R the cleats---- But the stainless screws sound like a better solution--- Later, Terry ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom...
• Re: stainless braided brake lines
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 16 May 2004 13:10:03 EDT
  In a message dated 5/16/04 4:12:14 AM, kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET writes: << This will get you started: http://www...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:22:34 -0800
  ...They even have stainless steel... Cheers, Jeff
• Valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 04:32:59 -0700
  ...I am looking at a stainless set to put on my 2.1, fitted with 1.25 ratio rockers. Is this do-able? TIA...
• Re: stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:31:56 -0400
  I got that above message wrong. The screws are still $15,29,but shippinng is free if youpurchace an item form my ebay store...
• House calls for fuel lines change
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:18:59 -0700
  ...It takes three hours and includes the German 7mm fuel lines and 100% stainless fuel line clamps. Zoltan
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:07:29 -0500
  There are three versions of the long stainless steel coolant pipes that I know of. I have experience with two of them. The ones...
• Re: has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:05:53 -0700
  ...has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines? Dylan, Can you outline exactly what you purchased and detail the process of installing it please...
• Re: coolant leak repair
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:36:56 -0400
  ...the end of one pipe. > One mechanic shop recommended replacing with stainless. But GoWesty has a > repair kit with brass inserts for the hoses...
• Any Interest in power steering universal joints or syncro gas tank straps?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:27:16 -0400
  ...I will have two of the Vanagon power steering universal joints available and two of the syncro stainless steel gas tank strap sets. The...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:24:55 -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: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:25:37 -0700
  I thought fellow listmember Roger was selling stainless versions? alistair On 26-Jun-10, at 10:51 AM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" wrote: I...
• Re: 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 12:04:33 -1000
  ...Not a big fan of stainless too often. Some places sure, but I would hate for example, to drop a stainless steel washer into...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:46:33 -0600
  ...That's when I found > STEBRO and they were looking for a guinea pig for their new stainless muffler > for the Vanagon. I made...
• Mid 80s Vanagon mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 20:14:43 -0500
  ...The marine type are all stainless and do not rust. This has worked well for me on both mirrors. Larry
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:27:33 EDT
  ...the ability for the heads to make ground. >> Robert, This must be another reason to use stainless steel fasteners on the exhaust system. Rich
• Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:30:22 EDT
  In a message dated 7/13/05 10:59:57 AM, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: << Also, what's the wall thickness on these? (what...
• Source for Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:22:23 -0500
  My '85 Westy needs a brake job and new brake lines. What is a good source for stainles steel brake lines. I don't...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 08:01:16 EDT
  In a message dated 8/20/05 6:42:57 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << One recomendation though, check my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel...
• To Copper Nut or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:52:52 -0400
  ...issue? Should one use copper lock nuts on the exhaust studs, stainless, or the standard ones that typically come in a hardware kit. I...
• Re: has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:03:05 -0400
  ...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: Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:10:11 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts >The stainless ABA clamps that I sell are for 7mm fuel line only. I am pretty >positive...
• Re: Exhaust system question
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:15:53 -0500
  Is this stainless exhaust system available for the air-cooled vanagons? David Higginbotham 82 Westfalia Silk Hope, NC > Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09...
• Re: - 83.5-85 Vanagon Stainless Coolant Pipes!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 10:03:56 -0700
  ...This time he pmailed me a long cut 'n paste on the various grades of stainless steel, with a couple paragraphs at the start...
• Re: westy must-have acessory - fill port rainguard hood!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:11:18 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: Which 2.1 muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 17:31:17 -0400
  ...I would toss the GoWesty hardware and go with stainless on the flanges. At this point I only use the GoWesty exhaust products as...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 05:56:46 EST
  ...Then drill out the broken bolts & studs, fit helicoil thread repair inserts to all eight locations then use stainless steel bolts of the proper...
• Re: Metric hardware at Canadian Tire
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 May 2002 21:36:20 -0700
  ...Metric hardware at Canadian Tire > I've only seen non-metric SS hardware at Canadian Tire stores, the stainless > stuff is clearly marked "Stainless...
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:32:45 EDT
  ...And yes some defects can affect stainless exhaust systems, but any time it can be proved to be a manufacturing defect it will be...
• Re: Another strut use.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:50:49 +0000
  Can you give us a link for the stainless version? Jim On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 10:34 AM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail...
• Syncro exhaust (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 00:19:39 -0400
  ...Approximate pricing (please note that this is for Stainless Steel) in the $750 to $900 Cdn [$550 to $660 US] range (for the pipe...
• Re: pic of flip down stove cover
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 22:11:58 -0400
  ...It has stainless on the >inside of the cover... Is this what we're talking about? On the non-Canadian versions that lining is...
• Re: [Re: Re: [Stebro SS muffler]]
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 05:44:14 EDT
  ...Visit the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System</A> website for complete details. Cheers� Frank...
• Steel coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:12:31 -0600
  ...My question is who makes the the best fitting stainless ones and which vendors have them?? Thanks!! Velma 82 na diesel westy
• heckklappen aufsteller (hatch prop) made
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 17:33:18 -0700
  ...I made it out of stainless flat bar, but and easier version can be made from a small turnbuckle. pics and links to plans...
• Battery explosion
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sat, 31 May 2008 19:00:33 -0700
  ...Today, I was cleaning the whole thing up, POR 15, bedliner spray, cleaning ground, fitting with stainless bolt. Otherwise all is well. Zoltan
• Re: Exhaust Replacement - Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:53:16 -0400
  ...above (perhaps better if you get the Stainless version). $190 for stainless, $152 for stock. Stainless: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=071251053EKS...
• Re: Which 2.1 muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 02:00:09 -0400
  The Go Westy Muffler has a heavy wall stainless steel shell and for flow it is basically a straight through design. The only downside...
• Re: Tongue Weight, Hauling Stuff, Bicycle Racks, et al./ Hey, Jethro, Let's Make Us One of Them Thar Motorsickle Carriers!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 10:58:10 EDT
  In a message dated 8/4/05 12:22:26 AM, vanagon@ASTOUND.NET writes: << Stainless has far less strength than steel. >> Taken in...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 10:29:55 -0800
  ...His website, www.frankcondelli.com , shows that his pop top set is currently out of stock. > > A quick search showed that GoWesty has stainless...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:58:15 -0700
  ...I ran a stainless tek-screw into the pipe in a gas station parking lot, but just as something to keep the hose from...
• Re: Fuel lines, one more time,was: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 09:06:17 -0400
  Please tell me why braide (sic) stainless steel hose is NOT a viable (or mentioned) alternative to the deteriatable (sic) cotton/rubber hoses? Has...
• Re: Looking for sink basket strainer assembly
  Historical mailing list - Joe Curro
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:53:54 -0400
  ...wonder what condition everything below the stainless steel >strainer is in? PVC is not as durable as stainless. >Bob > >Happy is he who bears...
• Re: Roll your own...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:51:06 -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...
• Yakima Deals AND How to Mount it on a Westie!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 09:52:58 -0900
  ...Stainless mounting hardware, with neoprene and stainless washers would then pass through both the inner reenforcement plate and the outer "rain gutter rail". This...