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• Re: Westy/Vanagon/xover parts sources
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 12:04:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...On Sun, 24 Nov 1996 RFulg65717@aol.com wrote: > Also, I need a cross-over pipe. What years are interchangeable for the '83 > Westy...
• S&S comments & questions
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 21:40:51 -0500
  ...Change your thermostat before you put the S&S system on, as you'll have to remove the #4 pipe to get at it...
• '84 WBX: H pipe broke..questions
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 18:39:44 -0700
  This past weekend we had a near miss when our H pipe (the plastic thing between the coolant expansion tank and the engine hoses...
• Re: Coolant pipe end repair
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 13:23:11 -0700
  When your pipes blow out on the side of the road , you will see what a bad idea that is . I was building a...
• Re: 1985 Steel Coolant Pipes and "Air Cooled" 1981 Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 18:24:24 -0800
  ...So maybe the 70mm fill hole opening tank was designed to work with the '82 diesel pipes and maybe they were a smaller OD...
• Re: Need Exhaust Part Number
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:23:26 -0600
  When I had the S&S header system installed on my '85 van the muffler shop made up a "test pipe" to replace the...
• Re: BD SS coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:43:05 -0700
  ...I have a Subaru conversion, > so the extra bend that Go Westy has with their pipes is is not of interest. > How detailed of...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:13:29 -0500
  ...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines > > ---- Jay Brown <badkarma@TTLC.NET> wrote: > > How about internal ceramic coating as a barrier against galvanic > corrosion? > > If it...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:45:38 -0400
  ...Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty here you go: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:41:26 -0700
  Where can one purchase the SS pipes? thnxOn 28 Jun 2006 at 18:29, Alistair Bell wrote: > Actually silver is a better heat conductor...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:05:44 -0400
  ...Those pipes are not meant to withstand clamping pressures without the inserts, and if they break you won't be able to fix them...
• Re: midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 07:13:01 -0700
  I went to Meineke to have them weld/bolt the curved tail pipe on to the end of my muffler. After buying the part...
• Re: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:19:47 -0800
  ...Then, I got the pipe wrench to grab on the stripped threads. I braced my feet against the rear wheel, and gave it all...
• which exhaust gasket to use?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:36:44 -0700
  What is the correct type of gasket to use between the J-pipe and the catalytic converter? My J-pipe has a flared end...
• '80 ac vangon exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:37:34 -0500
  Has anyone ordered this exhaust from BD recently? Does it come with everything in the pic? Gaskets, tail pipe, etc. I'm assuming from...
• exhaust quality questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:53:48 -0600
  I need to replace a few exhaust pipes on my 85 Westfalia. My local repair shop suggested S+S pipes as a more economical...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:24:55 -0500
  ...That said, I've not had a problem with the plastic pipes on my '91 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile. What again is the reason...
• Rusty coolant pipes on '83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Apr 1997 09:22:02 EDT
  Well, it looks like the plumbing running from the engine to the radiatior is ready for another set of pipes, which will be the...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:09:57 -0500
  ...that one is lower down, it's obviously the crossUNDER pipe. At 11:16 AM 12/18/2005 -0500, Mike Collum wrote: >Ben, > >There...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:39:48 -0600
  >I posted the plans to the Tiico Group thinking id just buy a $65 HarborFr8 >pipe bender and MIG away >until i had an...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:11:16 -0400
  The rear exhaust pipe is way different. The whole exhaust is different. You will have to remove the oil cooler or use a shorter...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:26:16 -0400
  For the crossover pipe you really want the allen socket. Yes a 2omm will work fine. For the large pipe for a 25mm. Dennis...
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:38:53 +0000
  Cold temperatures really get to those pipes. When they contract, it pulls the metal insert out of a break that it makes in the...
• Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:36:48 -0700
  ...I want to reduce the 2-1/4" OD pipe to stock Vanagon pipe (1-3/4" ? OD) as I'm using a stock...
• Hex Bolt on 1.9l coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 14 May 2019 11:16:35 -0400
  Hi all, The upper hex bolt on the coolant pipe from the water pump to the passenger side cylinder head threads in, but will...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 23:04:14 EST
  I have had sucess using a pipe wrench and massive amounts of WD-40. If you need to you can put an extension on...
• VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:12:01 -0500
  ...to drain your system to replace a pipe? 3) Any tips on removing and installing coolant pipes? A cursory glance indicates they look pretty...
• What is sensor on power steering pipe for?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 08:37:09 -0400
  ...two wires on it that was on one of the metal pipes that is attached to the power steering pump. Any one know what...
• Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:24:10 -0800
  ...problems with the front radiator hoses > coming loose from the plastic pipes? Does it look like this? <http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:10:19 -0400
  >> << These Danish made pipes are direct >> copies of the originals and have the same fit and quality as >> what the dealer sells, but for...
• Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - James V.
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 11:41:11 -0800
  ...Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank? > > > I want to replace the long coolant pipes going to/from the radiator, as the > flanges have corroded...
• Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  This is actually the water pump inlet or feed pipe. Wrap the leak with a piece of hose and a clamp. Be carefull that...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:06:41 -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...
• Coolant pipes diagram for 1.9 (rusty gas tank/ farphrumuven II)
  Historical mailing list - Ray Nemo
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 23:18:50 EST
  ...The hose which is labelled the return seems to connect to the pipe that was on the right side. This pipe then connected to...
• '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:52:46 -0700
  Hi gang, I recently had to replace my header pipes and 2-1 manifold. I'll spare the horror stories of getting the old...
• Re: Long coolant pipes alternative.....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:26:10 -0500
  Why do you want to replace the long coolant pipes? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www...
• Re: plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:35:46 EDT
  ...did friday come early this week? :<P bob, you might want to indicate that these are the long plastic COOLANT pipes. ************** New Low Prices...
• source for syncro exhuast parts
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 16:53:41 -0600
  Hi All, One of my header pipes has rusted through where the pipe is welded to the head that is bolted to the flange...
• Sink water pipe and speedo..
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 18 May 2000 15:19:14 +0900
  ...But I haven't purchased a clear pipe yet. Then, I haven't removed pipe yet... How many kinds? Diameter? Length? I don't...
• Re: 84 GL Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:06 -0400
  ...Two flanges on the WB in th wrong direction for the J pipes to fit. DANSK pipes are not as heavy,(flanges and pipes...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 20 May 2005 08:24:48 -0400
  ...I did that to my ceramic coated S&S header pipes with good results. No more burns from accidentally touching hot exhaust pipes while...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:19:22 -0400
  ...Whatever stress split the pipe may still be operating and a soft-solder butt joint has very little strength. If the split is along...
• Yet another awning idea
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 17:20:10 -0700
  ...The clamps hold down the PVC pipe onto the rail, and the PVC pipe applies holding pressure to the tarp along the full length...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Fri, 20 May 2005 09:09:24 -0700
  If Vanagon exhausts behave anything like motorcycle exhausts, be aware that wrapping may accelerate rust on your pipes. Not sure why, I'm pretty...
• Re: 46mm Socket = 1 13/16" SAE
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:08:48 -0500
  ...When I did that job I purchased a 3/4 > drive breaker bar from Sears as well as a 5ft length of pipe from...
• Exhaust Mounting question PLEASE HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:13:31 -0700
  ...I pulled the exhaust after the engine was dropped and kept it in one piece (that is the 2 "header pipes" connected the collector...
• Re: Need a/c part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:14:44 -0800
  ...it rides on the AC compressor, right ? a metal pipe, about a foot long is what I remember. ( in my climate,. I often remove...
• Panic: was sold wrong head for 82 air vanagon
  Historical mailing list - meek
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 15:39:40 -0600
  ...Does anyone make a small pipe adapter that will extend the exhaust pipes to this earlier model head? or 2. Does anyone have a...
• Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:58:57 -0700
  I'd like to thank whoever wrote about using foam pipe insulation to plug the gap between the Westy roof and the Shady Boy...
• Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:02:57 -0400
  >I am having a heck of a time finding the necessary pipe and pipe >fittings to do the job. The threads in the crankcase...
• Fixing coolant pipes, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:57:05 -0700
  In the Seattle are I can fix your coolant pipes on the car cheaply and can even come to your place in emergency. There...
• 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: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 10:40:43 -0500
  ...Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank? I want to replace the long coolant pipes going to/from the radiator, as the flanges have corroded...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:12:42 -0400
  ...pipe just prior to > > the catalytic converter > > > > (2) something is making a rattling noise inside the catalytic converter > > > > (3) i replaced elbow pipe but...
• '84 GL exhaust leaks
  Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DCUS/SET21)
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:19:58 +0000
  ...Anyway, thanks for the suggestions as to how to seal the flange joint where the collector pipe attaches to the front and rear exhaust...
• Looking for some warm air tubes for Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 30 May 2013 16:03:04 -0400
  ...The other pipe I need hooks to this pipe and goes across the top of the engine bay and down to the driver's...
• Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 06:49:27 -0500
  ...Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank? I want to replace the long coolant pipes going to/from the radiator, as the flanges have corroded...
• Re: probe port on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 20:06:01 -0600
  > On this down pipe there is a little probe fitting that > has a metal screw on cap. Well.. my little screw on cap has...
• Re: Vanagon mechanic during the holidays? Or help with burst coolant pipe...
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:09:21 -0800
  ...Likely the steel pipe is too corroded to take any pressure from clamps though. Probably best to get er' towed and fixed. Neil. On...
• Re: Those pesky Dometics again....
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:56:49 -0400
  ...1) Both the air inlet pipe to the combustion chamber and the combustion exhaust pipe from the combustion chamber must be exactly the same...