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• Re: Coolant Feed/Return Pipes Repair
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 19:08:18 EDT
  ...I'm finally going to fix my coolant feed and return pipes, as the ends have corroded and broken. (they've been ghetto-rigged...
• high-dollar pipes
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:54:12 -0600
  my mechanic just told me that the dealer wants $225 for the return plastic coolant pipe. wtf??? vanagain.com has them for $214. did...
• Re: getting my van inspected in MD (headache)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:46:13 EST
  ...stand on the pipe...ohh..and make sure youre using a Craftsman breaker bar... free replacements :<) chris
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 18:24:02 -0800
  ...The fix is one of the replacement pipe kits. As for discoloration originally those pipes were bright white, not yellowish brown. With care the...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust Parts
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Tue, 28 May 2002 15:43:41 -0400
  Just my two cents, I had a pipe coated by Jet-Hot ceramic coatings. As I do not drive my van everyday and park...
• Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:19:11 -0700
  ...the hatch is heavy!), slip the PVC pipe on, and put the > piston and circlip back on. > > The PVC pipe drops down on the...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 10:43:56 -0400
  ...you can run a straight pipe ...or even a straight pipe inside a hollow cat. A piece of EMT conduit fits perfectly....just guessing...
• Re: More Fridge Service
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:09:00 -0600
  ...I | found the exhaust pipe cracked, where it bends to go through the van's wall, | when I removed the fridge I found the...
• headers are headed south (TIICO)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 15:12:24 EDT
  ...Where the pipe attaches to the 'manifold' part, it has separated at the weld and is leaking. Apparently, the pipe overlaps the manifold a...
• Question for the catalytic converter experts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:49:40 -0700
  ...For my Federal vehicle I purchased and installed a Bus Depot exhaust crossover pipe and water-cooled catalytic converter and muffler. (For anybody contemplating...
• Re: H-Pipe availability
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:05:26 -0700
  ...H-Pipe availability > >They look like this: >http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=p&p=366178303 > >On 10/16/07, Max Wellhouse...
• 1985 GL Manual cooling system part question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:40:21 -0500
  ...We are working on replacing the long metal coolant pipes in the van. While pulling the old pipes out I noticed another part that...
• Re: Need a gasket
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:30:39 -0400
  ...It's for the > lower pipe that runs from the water pump to the passenger side head. The > two water pipe gaskets they send...
• Re: Stainless Steel coolant lines
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:17:45 -0800
  when i bought my van it had pvc red letter from home depot...while the pipe run was ok, the heat had caused each...
• Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 07:32:57 -0500
  ...I went with the stock VW pipes. My question to you is: How expensive is a new motor? Even if you bought a good...
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:37:32 -0700
  ...I won't be using another flange on the 7/8" pipe or the 2" pipe though I gave thought to bracing the exhaust...
• My writeup on removing and replacing the 2.1l Vanagon water pump
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:30:57 -0400
  ...Now go to the opposite end of this pipe/hose assembly at the water pump (small black pipe on right side of pump) and...
• Re: Coolant Pipes needed!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:01:07 -0500
  ...Coolant Pipes needed!!!!!! Also, anyone that has done this repair and has some tips it would be much appreciated. Copy of a recent post...
• 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...
• Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:17:52 -0400
  ...Mine came off with a little heat and a pipe wrench. I was concerned about breaking the exhaust pipe, but it stood up. The...
• Re: Muffler replacement for cheap!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:38:52 -0400
  ...I used an adapter > and a muffler clamp to attach that to the pipe left > attached to the flange, Then I slid the muffler...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:05:56 -0800
  ...the new > I�first tried to connect back the original copper pipes with the flared > fitting on the ends.� It was nowhere close to...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:26:52 -0700
  > My 3M tells me > the hottest pipe from the water pump to the thermostat housing is only > 196F Is that the large-diameter metal...
• Re: '85 Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:05:06 -0800
  A change was made during the 1985 model year to thick plastic pipes with metal inserts at the ends so the hose clamps would...
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:09:49 -0400
  ...Exhaust pipes too close? PICS > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > The vibrations will grind holes in the pipes where they're > > >> touching. I'd > > >> >> > move them, myself. > > >> >> > > > >> >> > On Sun...
• Re: Dometic wiring, now gas line
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:07:50 -0700
  ...In theory, this flange keeps the pipe on fridge from twisting while one turns the nut on pipe from tank. I usually put a...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:33:57 -0700
  ...The aftermarket ones still seem to have the pipe > too close. Still mostly a pipe bending problem. I guess they got a bit > sloppy...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:07:04 -0400
  ...Fittings can be found here: > http://shop.hoseandfittings.com/catalog/Fitting/Brass/Pipe_-_British.html > and > http://mcmaster.com > > Of course, there is no...
• Exhaust parts for CA '80 2.0l FI needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 08:41:19 -0800 (PST)
  Urgent! I am looking for exhaust parts for our CA model '80 Vanagon (2.0L FI), especially the cross-over pipe, muffler and tail...
• Re: Stebro Stainless Exhaust NEWS !
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 08:08:25 -0700
  At 07:33 AM 7/18/98 -0400, Frank Condelli wrote: >As for the other parts, header >pipes, Y connector, Y connector to CAT...
• Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 16:05:18 -0700
  ...Note > that you have to bolt up the head-pipes to the > collector before tightening > them on the heads... > > david > David Beierl - Providence, RI...
• Re: oxy sensor check
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 00:43:49 -0400
  ...i have the OS on the cat but my new U pipe (the one between the cat and the Y connection) as a hole...
• Re: '82 jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 19:03:05 -0400
  That pipe is cheap enough at $35 or so from a FLAPS. I am using the same setup on mine. TomC tcarrington@relitech.com...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:44:08 -0500
  I won't go into all the details with that curved pipe except to say I learned how many angels can dance on the...
• Re: Rear Exhaust Bracket on Cross Pipe. Sleeve needed?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:30:55 -0700
  ...My concern was putting stress on the pipe. I'm certain that this misalignment was there all along! Neil. On Sat, May 5, 2012...
• Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
  Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 21:43:39 -0700
  ...Then use a 180 degree mandrel bend to point the single exhaust pipe back to the rear of the van. This is the simplest...
• More parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:30:49 EST
  ...Front header pipe '87, orig VW, good condition: $30 Rear header pipe '87, orig VW, good condition: $30 '84 Dash cluster with clock and...
• Fixed (Re: dometic pilot goes out when thermostat turned up)
  Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:19:01 -0700
  ...My guess is that one of the flue pipes was blocked which allowed enough fresh air for the pilot, but not for a bigger...
• Air Cooled FI Pipes Needed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 13:31:07 -0400
  ...I noticed the other day when we began to hang the accessories on the engine that the fuel injection supply pipes are somewhat rusty...
• Re: BA6 Exhaust Pipe
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:50:56 EDT
  In a message dated 6/5/08 9:47:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jmayrand@METROCAST.NET writes: > The little right angle exhaust pipe...
• Re: Replacing Gas Tank Filler Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:43:57 -0400
  ...Waited 10 minutes for the skin to just start, then slid the pipe back in place. Bolted it down, reconnected the filler down pipe...
• Re: Water Pump Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:01:27 -0700
  ...Water Pump Pipes Removing the tin on the left side of the engine will make this job a lot easier. For that rear pipe...
• Re: '84 WBX: H pipe broke..questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 06:07:12 -0400
  ...H pipe broke..questions > This past weekend we had a near miss when our H pipe > (the plastic thing between the coolant expansion tank...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:35:16 EST
  ...But, the header pipes, J-pipes and muffler tail pipe assembly will be there long after your outta here ! Yes, I know a lot...
• Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Fri, 15 May 2009 16:02:39 -0800
  Hi, The bolts (I think they are hex head cap screws and not studs with nuts) that attach my front and rear header pipes...
• heater tube
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 16:56:33 -0500
  ...Any thought on fixing this? >>> >>>We put a piece of PVC pipe in my friend's '59. Works a treat - he never >>>realized he...
• Re: Red hot cat. converter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:23:59 -0500
  ...This would explain the cold exhaust pipes (cooled by raw gas) and the red hot cat trying to burn all the gas vaporized in...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 16 May 2009 11:39:45 -0400
  ...You could dab some silicone on the inside if you can reach that far in the pipe I guess. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 09:07:55 MDT
  > ?? Does anybody know where the exhaust pipe of the heater is supposed to go > to? My pipe was missing when I bought the Bus...
• Re: Is this coolant connector and where should it connect?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:56:28 -0500
  ...It looks like the U-shaped pipe (with the two rubber elbows) is missing. They just ran a hose from the thermo housing to...
• Re: What parts needed for gas filler tube install
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 11:02:22 -0700
  I'll be installing a new style pipe at some point. AFAIK, if your new tube is complete, plastic flange to tube is properly...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 20 May 2005 07:58:19 -0700
  ...Check Summit, they should have the spray. --- Jim King <terrapincampers@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote: > I'm still not sure that I would wrap the pipes...
• Re: Coolant Pipe Needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:06:52 EDT
  ...But here is what your gonna do to save yourself from buying and installing another coolant pipe. Take one of the brass ends from...
• Re: Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons"
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:02:33 -0700
  ...cons" to running > a > 2.1l with a CAT By-pass pipe? > > > > I know that a Bung will need to be installed in the...
• Re: Reenforced...Heater Tubes!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 16:19:00 -0300
  ...I used 3" or 4" diameter (I forget OK?) aluminium clothes dryer vent pipe. It was pretty much a perfect fit, buy 2 4...
• Re: Power Steering (was RE: water pump)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:33:59 -0500
  ...Again the > pipe running from the right of the pump gave me trouble. > The small pipe from the top of the pump didn't...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:23:21 -0700
  ...When I try to start the engine - gas > is pouring out where both front & back exhaust pipes meet & join the > "J" pipe to the...
• 1.9 water pipe needed
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 07:58:33 -0500
  ...BusBarn@Prodigy.net, type2@type2.com Subject: [T2] 1.9 water pipe needed Hello All I know this is a little off for this...
• Re: Fwd: '85 Vanagon with a loud identity crisis
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 08:08:16 -0600
  ...we looked and noticed that the EXHAUST PIPE SEEMED TO HAVE GONE MISSING," snip: "It's a little incredible to me that this is...
• Catalytic test pipe
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:56:34 -0500
  ...Do any of our vendors sell a CATALYTIC TEST PIPE I can put in my exhaust system. Just about got the VANILLA SHAKE running...