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  • Re: Busted Coolant Pipe
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:01:37 -0800
    Two piece stainless steel coolant pipe from Bus Depot....... Works well for me. Cheers, Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) ________________________________ From: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM...
  • Re: Nice 90 Carat FS in Santa Cruz
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:57:28 -0800
    ...on CL > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/2229170575.html > > with; > Stainless exhaust > POR15 > Headlight relay kit > Surepower 1315 > > Sounds like one of Frank...
  • Re: Engine External Oil Cooler
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 19 May 2009 18:23:19 -0600
    ...This was for engine oil cooling, not tranny.Model SET-FP 119 All connected with the Aeroquip fittings and braided stainless hoses. bob
  • Exhaust Systems
    Historical mailing list - Perkins
    Sun, 1 Mar 1998 09:09:47 -0500
    ...Is that killing the muffler? Is stainless steel the only way to go. Does anyone know a supplier and the approximate cost? Thanks, Lloyd...
  • Vent wing repair
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 05:45:26 -0400
    My vent wings have gotten loose at the pivot points, and it appears that the pivot could be drilled out, and a stainless fastener...
  • Solar powered Roof vents
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 23:42:34 -0600
    ...I forgot toadd that I've had the stainless solar powered vent on the deck of my 28 ft. Slickcraft for 12 years and...
  • Re: Stainless steel fuel injection hose clamps
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:27:29 -0400
    > > They will not ship ANYTHING to Canada and in fact declined to correspond > > with me on the grounds that I was a Foreigner! > > > That...
  • P22 Westy layout
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:41:01 -0700
    ...It has a stainless sink and an icebox style "fridge" that require blocks of ice to keep stuff cold. It has a 10 gallon...
  • Re: FS: Thermostat housing for 1.9 waterboxer engined Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:18:25 -0700
    ...holes and painting it with quality Hammer-tone finish. �All needed stainless steel hardware is included. �You can see it here on my Samba...
  • Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 14:37:36 -0600
    ...Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled On Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:01:10 -0600 Kim G <ppg1@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > right, but stainless...
  • Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 8 Mar 2015 17:44:36 -0700
    ...His website, www.frankcondelli.com , shows that his pop top set is currently out of stock. > > A quick search showed that GoWesty has stainless...
  • Fw: Clarification 0.063 is in fact 0.064 or 16 swg
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 21:51:12 -0000
    ...Jay, > It is to be stainless tube of 063 wall thick as I was told. > This is better than the tube on my 84...
  • Re: Power window regulator broke: floating black part, maybe cable guide.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 6 May 2010 06:08:42 EDT
    ...I put them back using small stainless steel machine screws with nylock nuts. They will not come off again, trust me. Just don't...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Tue, 14 May 2002 22:55:55 -0500
    How did you secure the new stainless cleats to the fiberglass? I believe the originals are installe with pop rivets, are they not? Dave...
  • Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
    Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
    Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:53:15 -0400
    ...On one side it will be attached to a Magnaflow muffler, and on the other a stainless exhaust, both part of a GoWesty exhaust...
  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:18:24 -0400
    At 02:51 PM 6/26/2010 Saturday, Alan Felder wrote: >in stainless or can get it for you. Its a B4,8x38, fillister...
  • Re: BVF Malvern
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Jul 95 14:49:26 bst
    ...few things like having Brazilian glass in > the popout windows and stainless steel cab door bolts. what a load of > old shite. You mean...
  • Re: 91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
    Thu, 9 Oct 1997 16:28:20 -0000
    ...to dress the compartment are to replace the fuel lines > with stainless braided AN hoses, and paint the intake runners and plenum. > > Colorful spark...
  • Re: Rust convertor stuff on Exhaust pipes?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 14:21:41 -0500
    ...Reality is, stainless is the only way to go.
  • Return of the Weekly freebies!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:16:13 -0500
    ...last two weeks 'cause I was away......... This week's freebie: Stainless steel teapot, perfect for your Westy outings! Free to the first response...
  • Re: Exhaust Hardware for '85
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:45:58 -0500
    At 03:12 PM 11/7/2002, Jay Brown wrote: >stainless steel nuts and bolts for the install. Does anyone know the metric >sizes...
  • Re: cleaning the top of the Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Dec 2014 18:14:48 -0500
    ...Frank Condelli sells a number of different stainless hardware kits for our vans, including the bolts for the Westy pop-top. roger Sizzler (sic...
  • Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:05:06 -0800
    ...Vandervelle, OEM german (what brand is that ??) and some people mention stainless Italian /German where do you get these OK so what is the...
  • Re: alternator output question
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sat, 5 Feb 2011 16:53:41 -0800
    ...battery to the body (and replaced the corroded old ground screw with a shiny new stainless). Increased my voltage by a half-a-volt."
  • vanagon exhaust systems
    Historical mailing list - Jean (John) Denis P.Eng
    Tue, 26 Nov 1996 18:47:30 -0800
    ...We are thinking about tooling up to produce Vanagon systems (manifold pipes & mufflers) in stainless steel. If - there is demand and it makes economic...
  • radiator bleeder bolt questions
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 16:15:53 -0800
    ...Is this a run on sentences or what? If i make a bolt, would stainless be a bad idea? I like stainless. THanks Matthew...
  • Transporters at the Glen
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 3 Oct 2002 07:36:53 EDT
    ...I will have <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers & J-pipes</A>, <A HREF="http://members...
  • Re: Stebro analyzer port....
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 28 Dec 2002 05:55:13 EST
    ...EMICO CAT, stainless steel construction, $200 CND / $135 USD. Happy Holidays� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
  • Re: Accessories, Parts Prices , and Dissension
    Historical mailing list - Frederich Mertz
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 09:40:38 -0500
    ...my stainless coolant pipes are holding up great.. mucho gracias :<) chris '84 vanagon sporting a pair of Terry stainless coolant pipes
  • Omerville Westfalia Rally
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 05:51:34 EDT
    ...I will have <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A>, for show & sale. Hope to see...
  • Re: Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust Fasteners)
    Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
    Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:37:37 -0400
    ...Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust >Fasteners) >Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 >>Anyhow, based solely on my personal experience, I'd...
  • Volksfest - Embrun, ON - Sunday August 13
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:21:50 EDT
    ...I will be there with most of my special Vanagon supplies, _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm...
  • Re: stainless steel bolts for top
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:49:55 -0700
    ...Florian On 10/12/06, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > > stainless steel bolts for top > Here are the oversized truss head bolts for...
  • Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Thu, 6 May 2010 07:45:04 -0700
    Alistair Bell wrote: > Oh and one more thing, your arms and hands will be tired after > wrestling that length of marine hose under the...
  • Performance Mufflers.
    Historical mailing list - Steve C.
    Sun, 7 Jan 2001 12:11:21 -0800
    ...Busdepot has a stainless muffler on their website for $109 bucks. Is that the same quality/performance as the Stebro? Does it include hangers...
  • Vanagon paint question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 06:30:47 EDT
    ...Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & CCVWC Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers Frank Condelli & Associates or http://frankcondelli...
  • Re: Yakima roof rack fit
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 21 May 2007 08:49:52 -0700
    ...went to the local hardware store and got a bunch of stainless steel washers and longer bolts. This is the result: http://www.californiavan...
  • Re: pop top struts
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:03:06 +0000
    ...Plus he provides the stainless hardware and installation instructions. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy
  • Black oxide finish on stainless steel
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:57 -0700
    I am going to have metric stainless steel sheet meal screws coated with black oxide finish. This is for attaching the lower grill to...
  • Re: '85 vs '90 : Gas tank and Gas tank Straps
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:20:57 -0800
    ...I wouldn't quite regard stainless steel as 'forever' ...but certainly for a long, long time. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Lincoln To: Scott Daniel...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Wed, 15 May 2002 08:17:05 -0500
    Ya know Andrew-- Good point--- And I am aware of elecrolosis, owning a boat with a stainless prop, and an aluminum out drive----the...
  • Re: exhaust quality questions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 8 Nov 2002 06:16:46 EST
    ...I also have the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon 1.9 Stainless Steel Muffler</A> which is warranted...
  • Re: Factory Hose Clamps
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:00:35 -0400
    ...There are times where screw clamps are the best choice but stainless alone does not make them lifetime, especially with a stainless screw and...
  • Re: 89 rebuild
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:56:45 -0400
    ...joints. > New power steering hoses > Remove rear heater. > New stainless steel exhaust. > Check shifter bushings. > Reinstall A/C, I removed the compressor years ago...
  • Re: Penetrating fluid
    Historical mailing list - Gab and Em
    Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:55:30 -0400
    ...Not sure if it is just that particular type of rusted stainless steel which gets loosened by Tabasco or not; but I haven't...
  • Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:52:42 -0800
    ...replacement coolant lines - stainless steel (various vendors) - marine hose (self sourced) - nascent aluminium pipes (rocky mountain westy) :) alistair On 8-Mar-11, at 8...
  • Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:30:14 -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...
  • '70 westy FS
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Sun, 19 Jan 1997 22:16:46 -0500
    ...I built the engine, 1600 dual port with stainless steel valves. I'll throw in an spare trans. Please buy it before the city...
  • Re: Exhaust Pipes 2.1 86and up!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:29:35 -0800
    ...My are way rusty, but I really wanted a nice stainless set... malcolm
  • Re: Exhaust system headers...stainless steel
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Thu, 4 Jun 1998 02:35:44 EDT
    In a message dated 98-06-03 19:35:57 EDT, joe@GREENCASTLE.DYN.ML.ORG writes: << So what is the word on that...
  • Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 26 May 2001 20:16:50 -0500
    Why even bother with the prehistoric spring type clamps, when the stainless screw type clamps are superior? What are you guys doing? Keeping the...
  • Re: Coolant hoses for '84 NLA - what are people using?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:56:45 -0500
    ...The stainless steel replacement metal pipes are usually the same diamter as the origional steel tubes.If they were larger, the metal frame cross...
  • Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 6 Jan 2014 22:53:33 -0600
    Van Cafe has the distribution tower in stainless. I have one installed in Ol' Red - my 88 GL. . Very happy with it. John On...
  • Re: tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 06:18:41 EST
    ...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: brass nuts
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Wed, 9 Apr 2003 11:12:12 -0700
    ...Stainless on stainless > > tends to gall. ===== '84 Westy (Sparky) '65 Kharma Ghia (Dharma) __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and...
  • Re: 87 vanagon 2.1 muffler install used bd parts
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:17:12 EST
    ...The torque on the header flange bolts, yes, bolts, stainless steel ones, in ALL locations, is 18 ft. lbs. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
  • Re: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:12:44 -0800
    ...There are numerous stainless steel main pipe sets available. Starting at around $ 299 I think. One warning on aftermarket stainless pipes....on one set...
  • Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:11:39 -0500
    ...They don't look shiny like you would expect stainless to look, but they are stainless and therefore resistant to corrosion. The flanges on...
  • Re: inattention causes grief
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:06:50 -0400
    ...I have used stainless mesh just glued to the underside after forming a small "bubble" shape pushed up through the drain hole. I found...
  • Re: Exhaust System Options
    Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
    Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:56:06 +0200
    Not directly answering your question, but I suggest that You go with stainless. Rusty exhaust is one thing I at least dont want to...