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• Used stainless for exhaust & cooling
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:43:48 +1200
  For those who want stainless exhausts but don't want to pay through both nostrils for the tube, try your local metal recycling agents...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:03:48 -0400
  ...The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered > > >>Stainless steel does rust eventually --- a case in point is the stainless >>steel coolant pipes...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:54:33 -0700
  ...The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered > > > > > > Stainless steel does rust eventually --- a case in point is the stainless > >> steel coolant pipes...
• Re: [Syncro] Aux Fuel Tank Options
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:44:59 -0800
  ...Second on is the original SA stainless tank.: http://tinyurl.com/2xps3j http://tinyurl.com/2ytanc Looks like Tom's got the stainless tank...
• zip ties
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:32:38 -0400
  For you guys that use stainless clamps and want to get your moneys worth you have to buy the ones that say right on...
• Some Parts I just got in from Germany
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:15:07 -0400
  ...I also have some stainless coolant pipes in stock. I actually have the two small oil cooler pipes in stainless (smaller one is $36...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:48:42 -0500
  I too live in the salt belt, have converted all of my exhaust fastener's to stainless with no evident "gallling" of the nuts...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:42:50 -0700
  ...My hunch is that with stainless it's not really much of an issue. There are different types of stainless steel too of course...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:59:07 -0400
  As Frank is trying to hint at there are many different levels of stainless steel. In order for these guys to offer stainless mufflers...
• Re: vanagon exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 22:04:30 -0800
  ...Larry '86 Syncro Westy _______________________________________________________ EF0JPB1@mvs.cso.niu.edu wrote: > The potential buyers > on vanagon@lenti are generally those who would buy stainless if...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Components
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:28:59 -0400
  ...Your best option would be Bus Depot's Stainless systems. The 72 to 74 exhaust bolts right on to the heat exchanngers of non...
• Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 23:35:36 EDT
  In a message dated 7/12/05 11:17:17 PM, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: << > These German made Stainless Steel replacements are actually a...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:12:20 -0500
  > I would suggest if a stainless fastener "Galled" somebody sold you low > alloy stainless fastener's which caused the problems. > > I always try and...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:22:49 -0400
  ymmv but i have had all stainless fastners (stainless nuts on stainless studs) on my inline 4 conversion for 4 years now and i...
• Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:52:21 +0000
  ...Another stainless steel category covers the age-hardening or precipitation-hardening alloys such as Carpenter Custom 450� stainless, Custom 455� stainless and Custom 630...
• Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:26:03 -0800
  When stainless steel was first used in p****ls the material would migrate from one part to another or gall. The designers had to...
• Re: luggage rack cleats
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:05:42 -0700
  ...I want all stainless cleats and bolts. I looked on the go westy site but it sounds like only the bolts are stainless there...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:11:10 -0500
  <<Other than the fact that the copper nuts are self-locking and stainless aren't, is there any reason one is preferrable over the...
• $89 Stainless Steel 2.1L Connecting Pipes - and OEM German 1.9L mufflers (not stainless)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:19:44 -0400
  A while back I announced that I had received my first shipment of European made Stainless Steel connecting pipes for '86-91 Vanagons (2wd...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:55:54 -0700
  ...I'm glad to see someone say stainless rusts though .........and it depends on which kind of stainless........ but people think stainless steel is...
• FS: One Slightly used STEBRO/Vanagon Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 06:16:22 EDT
  I have one slightly used STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler for sale. It is presently located in San Francisco, CA. This muffler will fit...
• Stainless Exhaust Parts
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Tue, 28 May 2002 13:51:47 -0400
  Does anyone know if anyone anywhere manufactures a Stainless Steel J-pipe for the 1.9L Wasserboxer? (Preferably WITH the pre-drilled/tapped O2...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:43:52 -0700
  ...The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap >> > discovered >> > >> > >> > Stainless steel does rust eventually --- a case in point is the >> > stainless >> >> steel coolant pipes...
• Re: Exhaust Systems: Syncro/Stainless
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 21:37:07 -0500
  > Are Stainless Steel pipes available for a Syncro? I know that one of the > head pipes is the same for Syncro/2wd, what about...
• luggage rack cleats
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:03:34 -0400
  I'm looking for some new stainless luggage rack cleats to replace my old rusty ones. A while back i remember reading a post...
• Re: poptop Stainless Steel Screws
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 11:43:38 -0400
  Hi Karen, Again I have a set of these gowesty screws new in stainless but I am not in a position to mail them...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:25:51 -0700
  Eric, in the situation first described, there was an aluminium pop rivet (relatively small) in a stainless bracket (relatively large). In that situation the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 23:50:48 -0500
  Mr.Damon, Stainless studs with brass nuts will not corrode together. Stainless on stainless will in time lock together, as will stainless on steel...
• Re: stainless steel hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 22:18:07 -0500
  I didn't go stainless on hose clamps, but anything else--especially exhaust--that I remove I try to replace with stainless. I replace...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:29:06 +1300
  ...The only systems that WON'T corrode are stainless ones... that it, those made with GOOD stainless (I have seec crap "stainless" rust, oh...
• Stainless exhaust and heater boxes for 82 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 14:28:24 -0500
  I see that Frank Condelli (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) has stainless exhaust components for the WBX�s. Does anyone know of...
• Re: It's never that easy (WAS: SS version of luggage rack bolts?)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 18 May 2005 15:44:35 -0600
  ...Now, finding stainless hardware is a bit of a > challenge. Try Lowes- They have stainless nuts & bolts, etc. in metric that you would never...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:19:38 -0700
  I like that, 'the heat wrench.' ok, ok, I'll try stainless studs with nuts someday......... or, if you are SURE stainless bolts come...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 10:07:16 -0700
  i am still digging but about a year ago there was a debate on one mod list about the merits and demerits of stainless...
• 1.9 stainless steel muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:12:30 +0100
  ...I now have the stainless steel replacement for the OEM Vanagon 1.9 stainless steel muffler bracket back in stock. See my Vanagon Stainless...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:48:18 EDT
  ...Just my personal experience ! >>>>>>I would sure NOT recommend stainless bolts screwed into the head. stainless is not 'perfect magic metal' ............it corrodes ( just...
• All new Stainless Steel Muffler for Waterboxer Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:22:08 EST
  Folks, I would like to announce to you that I now have available for sale and immediate delivery an all new completely Stainless Steel...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:28:11 -0500
  At 12:34 PM 1/17/2007, Geza Polony wrote... >stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. > >The more experienced among us know...
• Stainless steel end cap hardware
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 08:16:07 -0700
  Hello everybody. Here are pictures of the stainless steel hardware I sell. Roger http://www.flickr.com/photos/werksforwagens/sets/72157624666755044/
• Re: New Muffler, how hard is that?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 07:02:59 EDT
  ...if your going to keep the van for several more years then think about stainless. frank will correct me if i am wrong but...
• Re: need welder in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 11:04:53 -0700
  ...But it must be stainless welding if you want it perfect. I don't have stainless in my machine. And none of the muffler...
• Re: need welder in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 17:38:26 -0700
  What is "stainless welding"? There is no need for it to be perfect and I don't care if the weld material rusts or...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Components
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:37:55 EDT
  he'll chime in here in a few minutes. Frank Condelli that is... search archives under "Stebro" stainless steel exhaust. BenT Pipes
• Re: Quality muffler for 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 11:47:03 -0400
  ...These were the same as the South African non-stainless ones sold here, but had stainless steel bodies (the flanges were not stainless). Still...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:46:50 -0500
  I have the MSDS stainless steel brake lines on my Vanagon, so far no problems with other brake components. The brake pedal feel is...
• Re: stainless steel radius rod bushing collars
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:30:00 -0500
  Dylan, I don't think mine are stainless but they are OE VW. I have them in stock if you need them. On 2...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:05:04 EDT
  ...As I look at purchasing yet another entire exhaust system for my 83.5, I am regretting not having purchased the set of stainless...
• Re: Exhaust Repair Bummer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 00:16:51 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-19 17:34:50 EDT, Gcarlen writes: << Only stainless steel? What about the copper nuts that VW claims...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:34:55 -0700
  ...Stainless Screws Isn't Roger Sisler still selling his stainless screw kits? I think this is an email address for him rogersisler2000@yahoo.com
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:19:15 EDT
  ...as for the bolts non-magnetic stainless is the way to go. My experience with stainless steel bolts in the exhaust system is they...
• Re: Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 13:14:08 -0500
  ...By far your longest lasting alternative is my Stainless Steel system (if you have an '86-91 non-syncro; pre-85 and syncro-specific...
• Re: Bumper End Cap Bolts---
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 27 May 2002 10:17:02 -0400
  ...All my lights, (tails, side markers, signals) and all my camper outlets are held on now with nice shiney stainless steel. Same with all...
• In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 09:12:21 -0500
  I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy fiberglass poptop hinges and struts in stainless steel. Anyone know? Thanks...
• Re: STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 16:31:22 -0400
  ...Stebro Stainless Exhaust NEWS ! (July 18) and Stebro Stainless Steel Muffler News (july 30) These are the latest that I have heard from him...
• stainless steel radius rod bushing collars
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 08:07:45 -0800
  Where can I order the collars that slide over the rod and separate the two bushings in stainless steel? I need them on the...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 10:53:36 -0700
  I used stainless steel hardware on my exhaust on my 1.9 after sawsalling the old hardware off. Stainless works great. I also used...
• Re: Stainless?
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:54:28 -0400
  Hey Chris, I have used and am still using a BD stainless muffler on my 83. After a *relatively* slight massage with a big...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:12:04 -0400
  I have been there done that with stainless bolts I have installed. Not seized into the head but rusted to the exhaust pipe. I...
• STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust News
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 06:16:17 EST
  The <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System</A> website has been updated this morning. There...
• Stainless Exhaust for 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 22:01:46 -0400
  Hi all, what is the best quality aftermarket stainless exhaust system for my 1986 syncro? and what online vendor carries the parts? TIA, -Dan...