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Re: Replacement of coolant
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 8 Apr 2016 15:53:58 +0000
I have a very nice set of "lightly used" plastic pipes from a late model vanagon if anyone is interested, but I am a...
Re: I hate you Meeses to pieces
Historical mailing list
Mon, 19 Sep 1994 19:43:58 -0400 (EDT)
...So I disconected one of the flex pipes and ran a plumber's snake down into the heater pipe... Out came a mouse nest...
Re: LOUD Engine
Historical mailing list - Mike Yozell
Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:50:25 -0400
Scott Look carefully at the pipes . All the way from both sides of each head to the junction of the collector Igot a 2...
87 vanagon 2.1 muffler install used bd parts
Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman, MD
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:12:42 -0500
Hi, I just finished installing the new muffler and rear pipe and now have an exhaust leak around the right head connection. Which way...
Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:01:47 -0700
...My other idea was to cutr the pipe off aft of the tank, bring it to be welded, then reinstall with a section of...
request for opinions of the S&S header system
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 20:24:17 -0600
...Another place with low pipe-transaxle clearance is where the pipe from the front right exhaust port crosses underneath the transaxle, but the discoloration...
Re: '84 GL exhaust leaks
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:50:20 -0700
...Re: '84 GL exhaust leaks I should add that not only are the front and rear pipe flanges never in the same plane, they...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:33:00 -0500
...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines I thought that's what I said. DMc ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > How about just changing your...
Re: Intake Manifold? Woes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 21 May 1999 20:11:08 -0400
Those studs hold a cooling pipe that crosses the top of the engine. When a nameless mechanic removed my cooling pipe without bothering to...
Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:53:51 -0400
...I > pulled the hoses and inspected the plastic pipes. They look great. No > rusting, no protruding steel inserts. Life is good... Does the Bentley...
re:heating ideas
Historical mailing list - Ed.
Tue, 3 Oct 1995 09:59:20 EDT
why not just wrap the silencer and tail pipe in small internal diameter copper tubing, run the pipe through your existing ducts to the...
Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 12:22:56 -0700
hi Jim, re a coolant smell at the exhaust pipe " I wouldn't agree with that at all, on waterboxers. Sure.....once in a...
Re: On exhaust cracking,vibration and noise(not short)for converted vgons
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:26:51 EDT
...I have a custom made Jetta or Golf dual down pipe-it starts at the exhaust manifold as two pipes the collect four feet...
Exhaust flange gaskets on 84GL manual 4
Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:47:06 -0700
...1-3 pipe flange gaskets are leaking at the head. In addition, where the O2 sensor screws into the Y-pipe is leaking between...
Re: Strange water temp happenings
Historical mailing list - mike and becky
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 20:05:10 -0400
...Also check the various hoses and pipes coming from and enroute to the water pump these, especially the large diameter steel pipe on the...
Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:02:33 -0600
...A couple years later, I > > need a muffler .the pipe appears solid, but I'll have to buy a new > > pipe and clamp, as...
Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:01:49 -0700
...The 2-1/4" pipe is after the collector. Collector is 1-3/4" pipes to 2-1/4". Here's a pic of...
Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:14:26 -0800
...19.12 in Bentley, it shows the curved end of one pipe so I can see which flexible hose goes where. For me though...
S&S Header install and a ?
Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 20:39:25 -0800
...I finally ended up taking the whole thing off, slipping the # 4 pipe into the collection pipe, bolting it all up and then installing...
Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Mon, 7 May 2012 20:33:43 +0000
...On 05/07/2012 01:25 PM, Marius Strom wrote: > Try this instead: > http://van-cafe.com/home/van/page_477_226/h_pipe...
Re: bus depot .. gas tank ... 82 diesel ...
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 10:21:49 -0500
...With that in mind... > > If the diesel tank is the same design as early (large fill pipe) gas > tanks, I found that > the fill...
Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:49:22 -0500
...Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe > > >Anyone got one of those 90 degree elbow pieces that bolts to the right >hand water jacket and...
Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 09:23:08 -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: Mysterious Coolant Drip 2.1
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:22:22 -0700
...Mysterious Coolant Drip 2.1 >I noticed a leak on the pipe on the left (drivers) side of the engine in > my van. This...
Re: Fri - Pug with a pipe
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 12:06:52 -0700
...Some tantalizing glimpses of Mobil's oil recommendations for > various cars :) > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/workshop-find-pug-with-a-pipe...
Re: Coolant pipes replacement
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:19:58 -0400
...Without > careful consideration about location of the old pipes, > installation location, and your work sequence, these will > never go in place. These pipes are...
Re: Metal coolant bypass pipe
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:45:12 -0400
Dan, I didn't have a problem with those bolts, but had a similar problem where the lower pipe attached to my driver's...
Re: Coolant hoses for '84 NLA - what are people using?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:16:09 -0500
...Then the end of the hose is the same size as the old hose and can work on the metal pipes. I have these...
distilled water ?bad
Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:40:14 -0700
...distilled water grabs free ions like crazy distilled water knocks holes in copper pipe... in one anecdote copper pipe had to be replace by...
Re: Speaking of heat and rubber.. CV boots?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:51:34 -0400
...All other things being equal, long pipes normally provide more low-end torque than shorter pipes, so this is worth some effort. I would...
Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:27:05 -0800
Fwiw, I don' recall any main pipe problems converting my 'plastic main pipes ' 85 to 2.1 waterboxer cooling system. I don't think...
Re: 2.1L J pipe port bung
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:00:44 -0400
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1006_957/test_pipe_cap.html On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Greg...
Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 12 Nov 2005 22:34:21 -0500
...The kit I got had the new crossover pipe. I thought the same thing: my old one looks fine, why did I pay $30...
Re: BA-6 exhaust outlet diameter
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:22:16 -0800
...Exhaust pipe has long ago > fallen to bits. I need to know the exhaust outlet diameter in order to fab one from some > flexible...
Coolant Hose Inside Diameter Reducers
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:04:49 -0300
...The only hoses available are for the Vanagons with the plastic Coolant pipes and they are of a larger diameter where they fit on...
Re: Looking for an exhaust
Historical mailing list - A J I
Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:24:03 -0500
...Looking for an exhaust > > >>I am looking for a couple of the exhaust pipes for my vanagon. I need >> the rear pipe,|the one...
WBX Oil Filler Metal Pipe Rust
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 26 Sep 2014 23:11:03 -0700
...NOT saying that failure is common but some wire brush work, a strip of medium or coarse emery *cloth* wrapped around the pipe used...
how do clean it?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 May 94 13:55:02 PDT
...right on top of the fuel tank's pipe, I can see the "white stuff" build-up on the pipe too. It bothers me....
syncro listees
Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
Fri, 6 Jun 97 21:28:31 UT
...not want) Thanks in advance ! Tom Niksch Ig syncro 16'' http://www.pipeline.com/~tforhan/swhome.htm http://www.pipeline.com/~tforhan/ig16.htm
1990 vanagon parts
Historical mailing list - Reggie Rainard
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 17:14:20 -0700
...The metal pipe that runs from the thermostat to the head rusted out. if someone has a good used or new pipe could you...
desperate for 1.9 coolant H pipe in Vancouver, BC
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:46:59 -0700
Anyone near Vancouver BC have a spare 1.9 coolant bottle "H" pipe they can sell or loan me? looks like this; http://www...
Cold Temps Cause Gas Tank Seal Leak?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 7 Dec 2010 11:44:55 -0800
...Saw fresh stains where I normally park. <insert expletives> Would cold weather cause filler pipe O ring and/or metal vent pipe O ring...
Re: Oil Leak at Oil Cooler Solved
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 18:27:37 -0800
...It grabs the pipe fro teh inside) to remove the pipe replace the o-ring (green o-ring (Viton), not black (n-butyl)) put...
Re: FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 09:41:32 -0700
...not pass the test) from having a straight pipe installed. Malcolm --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I'm auctioning off a brand new...
Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 19 May 2011 21:26:49 -0700
...alistair PS sunflower oil has higher smoke point, but if you figure the exhaust pipe of your engine doesn't get above 230 C...
Re: California help needed ! URGENT !
Historical mailing list - John Fleming
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 23:00:46 -0400
...rubber goes over hole, steel wraps around pipe > and two hose clamps secure.) > > If your pipes are deteriorated completely over a longer section > simply...
Fwd: Re: 86 GL - Gas Tank Problem
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Tue, 22 Oct 1996 06:56:17 -0500
...In the interim between the time I diagnosed a broken vent pipe and the time I obtained the new pipe, I "plugged" one of...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:09:45 -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: Cooling System for Various Conversions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:17:15 -0500
...I have never seen a plastic coolant pipe crack lengthwise before. The ends usually go long before that. I would have the rest of...
Re: California help needed ! URGENT !
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:04:54 -0400
...rubber goes over hole, steel wraps around pipe and two hose clamps secure.) If your pipes are deteriorated completely over a longer section simply...
Re: Replacement of coolant
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 11:50:18 -1000
People have used marine hose the full length of the van to replace the main coolant pipes, I've read. I wouldn't though...
Re: WTB - upper coolant crossover pipe - 1.9L WBX
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 24 May 2005 06:25:48 EDT
...On the eternal subject of cooling your wasserboxer: ! spotted a pinhole leak in the upper coolant crossover pipe on my 1.9, this is...
walker stainless muffler update
Historical mailing list - mike riley
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:53:31 -0400
...The flanges are steel and the pipes are steel but the body may be 304 stainless as it is weakly magnetic but shows no...
Cooling System for Various Conversions
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 05:51:57 -0800
...I pulled over and there was a three inch crack in one of the long (front to back) white plastic coolant pipes. �I wrapped...
Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 15 May 2009 14:25:58 -0400
At 10:50 AM 5/15/2009, Ken Wilford wrote: >What pops it out of the end of the pipe is coolant pressure not...
Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:30:16 -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: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:23:52 -0800
...My pipes look different so he could not use either my 85 or my 84 as a guide. > > Any tips from the list I...
Repairing Heat Exchanger '81 Van?
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Sat, 5 Oct 1996 11:13:08 -0700 (PDT)
...portion of the "bevel" or "bell" on the end of the pipe that attaches to the muffler is worn away. I'm told this...
Re: Outrageous Parts Price
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:23:18 -0500
I recently installed a feed pipe on an 86' 2WD. Dealer price was $118 list. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: 2.1L J pipe port bung
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:59:10 -0700
...You could use standard or pipe thread for that, and match the threads on the plug easily, because you made the threads. ________________________________ >> Can anyone...