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• Re: Painting the exhaust - High Temp - POR??
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 2 May 2013 06:38:45 -0700
  ...My exhaust is without a cat converter and has a Magnaflow stainless steel muffler. Someone on here suggested the peanut oil because it has...
• Westy stoves: small pots slip through grate
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 03:21:57 EST
  ...The problem is it's beginning to scratch the stainless steel. We can't have that. I have looked for some kind of grate...
• Re: TIICO ---how much did people pay for install, and what did they...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 30 May 2001 06:18:12 EDT
  ...A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler</A> with integral mounting brackets, tail pipe, mounting kit and...
• Source For Screws For Pop Top Canvas Found
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:40:58 -0700
  Thanks for all the great tips on finding stainless screws for the pop top canvas. There is a source for a complete kit from...
• Carfax needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:12:09 -0400
  ...Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 08:04:10 -0400
  ...would use a 'use-one-time-only' clamp when a good > stainless steel clamp is nearly indefinitely reusable .. Because they seal much better, are...
• Re: Sometimes it does not ...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:36:54 -0400
  ...Jeff, what's to go wrong with them? They're just a pair of stainless steel pins half an inch apart... Yours, David
• Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:09:28 -0500
  ...Good point. >>I just checked a stainless-steel pot of boiling water > >Don't do that with your wife's kitchenware, though. :-) Also a...
• Re: about fridge...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 May 2015 16:08:55 -0400
  ...huge price difference? The Luna, while using a nice aluminium or stainless case, you'd think for that crazy money they could at least...
• New Muffler, how hard is that?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:11:18 -0500
  ...How hard is it to replace this? How difficult are the bolts to remove? Any real advantage to these stainless steel mufflers as opposed...
• heater hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:11:10 -0700
  Hello all, I was just thinking while I was replacing my heater hoses today should I replace all the clamps with stainless screw types...
• re 87 van wbx cooling system with a/t
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:59:43 -0500
  ...There is a stainless steel version available from one of the aftermarket places. Do these ever break and have people replaced them if they...
• Werks for Wagens stainless kits on eBay/CL
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:57:56 -0800
  Just received another set from Roger. This is one of the simplest and most gratifiing upgrades you can do to your van. http://stores...
• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:12:48 -0500
  ...Go Westy sells stainless steel replacement sets for the luggage rack tie downs. I suspect that you could probably find similar hardware at a...
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:05:31 -0400
  ...Frank Condelli has them listed on his website.....but no price. Stainless Steel anyone? There's a market for it........ -Craig '85Gl On Mon...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:27:23 -0500
  ...JFF On Jan 26, 2008, at 2:05 PM, Vdub Guy wrote: <too replaced the PITA clips with #8x3/4" stainless sheet metal screws...
• Re: Smallcar exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:46:28 -0700
  ...I got the stainless header, J and muffler when my conversion was done in Oct. '07. The header "folded" (had 6 holes or cracks...
• Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:00:49 -0400
  ...I paid $15 for about 2 meters, the product number is N 020 281 1 - Good Stuff! - Tiny Stainless Steel worm clamps are available...
• sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - David Moyal
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 14:53:10 -0700
  The best fastener to attach the swaged cable eye to the rear latch turned out to be a stainless allen head screw, a spacer...
• Re: Looking for sink basket strainer assembly
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 21:19:29 -0500
  ...time to time-- Asfar as getting the pits out of the stainless sink---forget it--unless you want to remove it and take it...
• Exhaust Hardware for '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:12:30 -0500
  ...The muffler strap is in reuseable condition, but I would like use new stainless steel nuts and bolts for the install. Does anyone know...
• Compact cookware set
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 23:15:45 -0800
  Listees looking for compact yet high quality cookware for their vans might want to look at Smarter Multifunctional Stainless Steel Cookware by Fagor. It...
• Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit read!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:17:06 EST
  ...BTW what brand of clamp do you have? ABA > stainless? Do you think your problem is with the hose or the clamps? > Thanks > > hose...
• Re: Exhaust brackets and muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 16 May 2006 16:36:52 -0400
  ...BTW Frank Condelli sell some stainless reproduction ones that might be stonger. Pascal '84 Westy
• Tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:07:53 -0400
  ...It is either stainless, or chrome plated (inside and out). Looks BeeYOUteful. I hope it lasts longer.
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:19:52 -0700
  ...it has been replaced, but always quickly, no hassle and free. Stainless is the gold standard though they can fail too (baffles or whatever...
• Re: tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 07:24:08 -0700
  ...Use hardened drill bits for drilling stainless steel to get these holes back in use. Happy New Year Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87...
• Re: Coolant part confusion - need some help!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:16:01 -0500
  ...To take the guess work out of ordering (and for the positive attributes of stainless steel), I ordered the universal junction from Van Cafe...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:06:33 -0700
  ...I use West Marine's bungee cord which has stainless steel hooks and left it Pacific NW's rainny winter for months. Stainless steel...
• Pop top bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 11:26:59 -0500
  ...So I plan to use what I could find rooting around Pepboys which is a 6mm hex head bolt with stainless washer. Again not...
• Re: Banging around, was Re: Compact cookware set
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:25:28 -0800
  ...So we have a Rubbermaid one for dishwashing and two stainless ones nested there for rinse water and/or salads. Teapot goes inside the...
• Dometic Flue Assy was Re: Fridge vent cover
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:50:21 -0400
  ...He's talking about the stainless-steel dish that forms the outside of the flue assembly -- is that what you meant? -- David Beierl - Providence...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:26:35 EDT
  ...I am trying to get a line on stainless clamps for the lines as the steel ones that come on vans are usually rusted...
• FREE westy stove burner cover
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 07:01:13 EST
  this is the stainless steel burner cover for the vanagon westys. some also call it a "drip tray" you can flip it down and...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:43:11 -0500
  <<John, I have heard SS is a "soft" metal subject to galling if over torqued. I like the copper nuts because they are 12mm...
• stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:04:54 +0000
  has anyone used them? they are for sale at various german and uk sellers like http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/pipexdsl...
• E-Z Coil for heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:06:05 -0700
  ...http://www.wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=4382857 It's a stainless steel, bendable coil that slips over the hose and can be...
• Re: ISO North Westy Stainless Steel Bracket for ARB awning
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:59:34 -0500
  ...of wear on painted items like that, so I prefer the stainless option. Most of my observations are that people are using two brackets...
• Re: What kind of metal is this? (Jetta exhaust part for my conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:29:10 -0400
  Is it partially magnetic or not at all? It's likely 304 stainless, but that would mean it's an aftermarket Y.. where did...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 18 May 2008 10:24:19 -0700
  ...ARP make stainless replacement studs for Porsches and some UK companies make T3 stainless studs as well. If you choose to use bolts to...
• Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:01:34 -0500
  ...has 19 strands. >The cable I used is 7 x 19 stainless meant for pulleys and what not. > >The OEM cable feels stiffer but...
• Re: Looking for QUIET air cooled 2liter muffler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:08:30 -0400
  ...Runs $119.95 for non-stainless, or $189.95 for stainless. Both systems will be notably quieter than a header/extractor system like you...
• Re: westy stove grate modification
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:04:15 EDT
  ...They are die cut from stainless steel and turn red when the fire's on ! Quite a neat little accessory. Stay tuned ! Cheers�� Frank...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 15:40:32 -0700
  ...Looks like a typical tank in the approximate size I want is in the $1K range. :-( BenT sent from my stainless steel tank > On...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:56:31 -0400
  ...oh, and use a stainless steel screw.
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:34:28 EST
  ...Can anyone tell me the guy in canada that has the stainless exaust systems for our vanagons? >> That would be Frank Condelli. See his...
• Modifying the heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:51:10 -0700
  My heater valve is leaky from the rotating shaft, I wonder if anyone has replaced it with a stainless steel/teflon valve? The kind...
• Westy stove grate grills
  Historical mailing list - thomas marsicano
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 14:20:53 -0500
  ...I had seen some a while back made of stainless and in the shape of a VW emblem? Is this the same item? I...
• Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 May 2004 19:40:38 -0600
  http://www.mckenzies.com/products.htm http://www.mckenzies.com/page91.html http://www.mckenzies.com/page90.html I got my oil press/temp...
• Re: - 83.5-85 Vanagon Stainless Coolant Pipes!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:40:44 -0700
  On 9/23/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > That better not be "Fudd beer", 'cause I only drink DUFF. What, are you...
• I ACCIDENTLY DELETED A REQUEST FOR STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 07:41:25 -0700
  Sorry about that. Dont know how it happened. Would the person ordering these, pleasE resend the request.The request was for a set of...
• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:13:48 -0400
  McMaster Carr has cup washers in both stainless and zinc plated steel. I now use them on all the exhaust connections. 91477A181 for the...
• Re: Sealant on poptop bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:52:48 -0800
  ...One thing I would not do is replace them with stainless. SS is soft and strips and I would not trust it to the...
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:12:13 EDT
  ...Jeff, may I suggest you have a look at my all Stainless Steel Exhaust System for your Vanagon > _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http...
• Re: hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:12:41 -0400
  ...hose clamps I am trying to locate these high quality stainless clamps at a good price. They are called ABA clamps and go for...
• Re: Re; Solar power your VW
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 10:19:59 -0500
  ...on my '85. > West Marine offers a good quality line of stainless solar > powered vents, normally sold for installation on the cabin > tops of...
• Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 31 May 2001 06:23:42 EDT
  ...A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System</A> in this mag. He always responds to his...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Tue, 17 May 2016 12:47:28 -0700
  For once I'm saying not aluminum, go stainless like this Mazda insert http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-2009-2014-Nissan-Maxima-Stainless...
• Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:49:07 EDT
  I was real keen on the idea of replacing those doomed-to-fail coolant lines with stainless until I read the disclaimer which noted...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:57:12 -0600
  ...here's a recap: > > - stainless steel coolant hoses > - all the silicone hoses around the engine > - Marco fuels injectors > - Marco 1.25 rocker arms > > dan