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• Re: We try to go on trip and got hosed
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:46:51 -0700
  >..... I said to myself > … why can’t they make the stainless pipe right size? > > Turns out probably, the hose was on its way out...
• STEBRO J-pipe - New Lower Price
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:45:26 EST
  ...I have just finished updating the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System</A> website with...
• Re: WTB 1.9 thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:54:07 EDT
  ...I have one very good, completely overhauled, cleaned of all corrosion, all threaded holes are good, with stainless steel hardware ready to go. $100...
• Re: stove insert
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 5 Apr 2019 12:54:42 -0400
  Mine from BenT are solid, stainless steel. Fit great and work great no warping after a lot of uses last camping season. they are...
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:40:53 -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: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:33:07 -0500
  ...buy fan motors and heater cores > from.? Does anybody make a stainless steel unit , I need these for a 87 > vanagon later mark d
• Syncro long range fuel tanks - Prices!.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 09:36:01 +0200
  ...Made from stainless steel, left and >right hand tanks are available in 67 or 75 litre sizes (each tank).
• exhaust for a 6-pack
  Historical mailing list - The Carters
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 17:26:15 -0800
  Hello; I recall some mention of a stainless exhaust system. I have a friend with an 86 Transporter double cab, who is afraid to...
• Wanted: Front turn signal lamp sockets
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 01:31:37 -0400
  I don't see why thy didn't use stainless steel on those water-cooled front turn lamps! Just kidding. But that's exactly...
• Re: vanagon exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 17:40:11 -0800 (PST)
  ...We are thinking about tooling up to produce Vanagon systems > (manifold pipes & mufflers) in stainless steel. If - there is demand and it makes > economic...
• fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 21:38:49 -0800
  ...I had some stainless steel coolant pipes installed about a month ago, and the shop dropped the fuel tank a little bit as instructed...
• Re: Those damn door mirrors...
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 17:04:32 -0700
  ...These mirrors are stainless steel and hold up very well. I used the existing mounting holes on the door for the lower mounts. I...
• 1.9 obsolete muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 06:39:29 EDT
  ...I guess this is one more reason to buy a <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:32:52 -0500
  ...In >fact, I try to replace any unrated fastener which I have to remove with >stainless. Candle Wax. Heat up the stud or bolt...
• Re: door panel pain
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:05:12 -0500
  ...Not sure if the modified finsih washers are called"load-bearing finishing washers" or whatever, but the wide flange stainless finishing washers that Old...
• Re: Luggage rack cleats
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 11:29:28 -0400
  ...Chris On 5/30/06, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, I put a set of 8 new gowesty stainless luggage rack...
• Re: dreaded exhaust repair...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:06:18 -0400
  Dan what every you decide to do i strongly suggest using all stainless steel fastners to put everything back together. i tend to order...
• Re: NOW - Stainless Steel Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:54:39 -0700
  ...NOW - Stainless Steel Mufflers > > Jeff, > > Was the muffler you put on my Westy an Ernst? That's what I recall, anyway. > It was fairly...
• Re: westy must-have acessory - fill port rainguard hood!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:13:11 -0700
  ...my idea is a nicely made stainless steel hood that would keep the > rainwater off all these 3 fill ports on the vanagon!! it...
• Re: stoked with new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 14:14:47 +1000
  ...boulder muffler put in a stainless magnaflow, to replace the aging stock vanagon muff. it sounds righteous, and i feel like i got a...
• Muffler upgrade info request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:43:34 -0400
  ...If I upgrade now to a 2.1 muffler on my 85 1.9 What stainless muffler would folks recommend and why? Is there...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:34:02 -0500
  ...this from happening in the future. ;-) > OR replace the studs with Stainless bolts ala Frank C. Worked fine for me. John Meeks '91 Multivan...
• Re: lock keying
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 17:35:56 EDT
  ...how do you remove the core from the sliding door handle? I've determined that i can machine a handle out of stainless steel...
• Re: Tiico install - muffler straps for 88
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 18:03:31 -0500
  ...of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp You should really improvise something out of stainless steel for these straps. Larry A.
• Westy stove sink how do you take it apart?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 17:01:05 -0700
  ...How the heck do you get the stove sink stainless tray out? I have all the screws out and I have the front of...
• Re: dual battery isolator / Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:35:48 -0600
  > I screwed a #4 x > 3/8ths" stainless steel pan-head/phillips head screw into that very > small gap between the core and the...
• Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 22:31:53 -0700
  This message certified free of any stainless steel content. '88 Westy, 54K miles, original muffler has a small hole (at least as far as...
• CoCC & STEBRO
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 07:07:59 EDT
  ...I will have some STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers & J-pipes with me for show and sale. Special prices will be in effect for...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:59:08 -0500
  ...my '80 a few years back. ...came as black crossover, stainless cat., stainless muffler (I think as it has not degraded) and a grey...
• Re: Exausted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 06:18:59 EDT
  ...These conditions can be met by using the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe...
• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 21:27:01 -0800
  ...A manufacture and assembly date. >>> >>> As for a stainless steel coolant distribution tower, uh no. That metal >>> would be a PITA for someone w...
• Re: coffee
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 15:42:24 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> >>> >>>> If you DO get a stove top espresso maker, be sure it is a heavy-duty >>>> stainless steel one (like...
• Ceramic Coated Vanagon Exhaust Available!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 10:29:52 -0400
  ...If you have a 2-wheel drive '86-91, you now have a choice between this, or my Stainless Steel stock exhaust system (which...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris 90MV
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:39:05 -0400
  ...Rich --------------reply--------- Rich; After just having this done I can tell you to buy the best pipes you can find(stainless(DANSK)) I DIDN...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:49:06 -0800
  ...Also the stainless is usually A2, not A4. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone _____ From: Jeff Sent: 12/20/2011 12:27 PM To...
• Re: Need westy camper drain plug/basket
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:04:39 -0500
  > I would like one of the stainless steel baskets that came with the westy > sink originally. I don't want to go to a...
• Ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:30:50 -0600
  Listees, I have an 82 Aircooled 2.0 overhauled, balanced, all emissions(deceleration valve, EGR valve, cat.) removed, installed a glasspacked stainless muffler, K...
• Re: Collapsed BreatherHose Support
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 17:37:54 EDT
  The way I supported mine was to take a wooden dowel rod, about 5/8" dia., and wound a stainless steel wire around it...
• Re: Exhaust system question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 06:20:19 -0500
  > Is this stainless exhaust system available for the air-cooled vanagons? Not exactly. It's available in a European spec system, which does not...
• tiico it's alive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:03:18 +0000
  ...They have a corrigated stainless steel center section with various sized end pipes. Dynomax also lists a few of these in their catalog. hope...
• SILVER SOCKET Re: Mystery Accessory
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 2002 10:56:08 EDT
  ...What I see is a round metal (aluminum probably, maybe > stainless) collar, with a hole. The hole is approx. 1/4" in diameter. This...
• Re: What is your dream van? Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 07:59:39 EDT
  ...front, middle and rear), seats like the those in a military business jet and a stainless steel body. Oh, yeah, and metal cupholders. Richie
• Cleaning Out the Basement
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:25:34 -0700
  ...Wiring Diagrams, Bosal High Output Vanagon Muffler, Power Window Motor/Regulator, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, many New Parts, etc., etc., etc. A list with...
• Re: How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:02:03 -0500
  ...They are primarily used for silicone hose where the single draw stainless screw clamps would tear the hose up, and give an even pull...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:38:19 -0700
  ...AND, as for what happened to Roger Sisler, well I’m not sure, but when he retired from providing the Stainless Steel hardware for...
• Re: Rebuilt engine project
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:23:56 -0700
  ...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
• exhaust nuts and bolts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Goff
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:51:55 -0500
  ...I am soliciting advice from the group concerning the replacement of all bolts/nuts (metric 8-1.25 of various lengths) with stainless steel...
• Re: Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:17:32 +0100
  ...Are there any "better" choices? Is stainless steel an option, bearing in mind that it is only "stainless" at normal ambient air temperature? Is...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 05:32:36 -0600
  ...2005 12:36 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners > >Jere and Chris, > >Try these: http://tinyurl.com/5nzo7...
• Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:43:44 -0400
  ...How important? My camper has (installed 2 years ago) the GoWesty stainless inserts in the plastic pipe ends. No leaks there. 2. Metal coolant...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:03:19 -0800
  ...wondering > if you are the Terry that sells vanagon parts like stainless steel main > coolant pipes, that was *completely* unhelpful with after sales > information...
• Repair parts?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Harford
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 11:34:10 -0500
  ...I checked the dealer and it would be cheaper to have a local machine shop build a custom one from stainless steel! Doug 1989...
• Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:32:33 EDT
  Ken and List, I purchased a set of the MSDS SS brake lines a number of months ago when doing my brake job. They...
• Re: Power Mirror Install--What to do, about the bottom screw?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 27 May 2004 11:29:42 -0600
  ...i just > drilled a > hole and ran a stainless sheetmetal screw in the bottom hole. worked > fine. >
• Nicro Stainless Solar Vents YES!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 05:59:39 -0800
  Listees, I have decided to head on down to West Marine in Sausalito & buy a Nicro 3" stainless solar powered vent fan to install...
• Re: [Syncro] Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:02:15 -0800
  ...On 2/4/2013 9:44 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > I have to come clean, or clarify - the TIG welding on the stainless was...
• Re: Rusted Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:43:28 EDT
  ...Put on my Stainless System and get this project over and done with for the very LAST time ! _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http...
• Re: heater hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:12:11 EDT
  ...I was just thinking while I was replacing my heater hoses today should I replace all the clamps with stainless screw types or should...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 18 May 2020 14:31:39 -0700
  ...and those small leaks will stay visible. -Alex (who sees some stainless cooling tubes and an upgrade to a late-model radiator in his...
• Re: What's up with silicone coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:02:55 -0700
  ...I don't think it's specific for Stainless Steel pipe. According to my mechanic (not me) silicone hoses are less prone to dried...