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• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler Seal R&R
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:28:20 -0800
  ...A 3/8" internal pipe wrench will remove the threaded pipe. Makes this a 5 minute job. Angus On Dec 31, 2013, at 1...
• LVC: Friday: creative solutions to engine conversion problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 5 Jul 2013 18:50:35 -0400
  ...Yes, that's the steering column passing through the middle of the "special" exhaust pipe. You can see the exhaust manifold in the upper...
• Re: 1985 Westfalia heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chris P. Gibbs Photography
  Mon, 02 Sep 1996 10:25:22 +0000
  Steven, You said: > Make that ~ $600 which includes customs duties and everything you > need to hook it up excluding the propane feed pipe. Oops...
• 85 westie spring rebuild, thermostat housing and coolant pipes questions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:33:06 -0500
  ...it, resealing it, etc? I am also going to replace the pipes from engine to radiator with 1.25" rubber. Again, any words of...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:00:10 -0400
  ...After the > discussion from thesamba about long stainless steel pipes leaked onto > this forum (pun intended) I took it upon myself to write a...
• Re: Rusted Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:54:03 -0700
  ...front pipe, BTW) The pipes had rusted through again, to the point were I was able to (after cutting through the pipe) just twist...
• Need help identifying ground wire in engine bay
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 21:08:28 -0500 (CDT)
  ...This bracket appears to be a reinforcement piece which attaches itself to the front left side exhaust pipe forming a reinforcemant bridge between the...
• Re: Cold Temps Cause Gas Tank Seal Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 18:20:01 -0600
  More than likely the second - the vent pipe you removed and replaced without replacing the O-ring. O-rings are cheap - leaks are expensive...
• Re: Oil cooler installation 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 19:15:20 -0700
  ...There is a feed pipe that comes directly off the water pump. With the cooler in place, which of the cooler pipe stubs does...
• Source for Propex Exhaust Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:12:56 +0000
  ...The exhaust pipe exits on the passenger side just forward of the rear wheel. This summer I purchased an "Add a Room" side tent...
• Re: Will Tiico coolant hoses fit an '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 13:43:10 -0800
  ...If so, they would have to be using 2 different types of hoses, one for the 83-85 engines with the steel coolant pipes...
• name of strange plastic fittings feeding coolant pipes to radiiator
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 08:18:48 -0800
  Hi, I just put jb weld on the specialized plastic fitting that feeds two coolant pipes attached to the front of my 86 vanagon...
• Re: Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 08:08:53 -0400
  ...Internal water pipe diameter Does anyone on THIS list know what the ID of the water lines from fradiator to engine are? I want...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:42:46 -0600
  Ron Semko's message about running the engine until the pipes are hot holds merit. It the two metals are sufficiently dissemilar, hpefully the...
• Re: high-dollar pipes
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:26:05 -0600
  ...high-dollar pipes On 5/2/05 14:54, "Aaron Pearson" <Aaron.Pearson@GXT.COM> wrote: > my mechanic just told me that the dealer...
• Hot Foot Fix
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:55:57 -0400
  ...I used quality pipe insulation of two different sizes to wrap the coolant and heater pipes under the floor. Which insulation? When you go...
• Re: coolant seeping from 2 into1 pipe junction
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 17:00:47 EST
  ...If the pipe continures to leak, it might split and could destroy the engine due to overheating. Check to make sure the clamps are...
• Long coolant pipe guard? (for typical rust areas)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:55:00 -0800
  ...long steel coolant pipes. From what I've read, it seems that *sometimes* these pipes rust at the rear portions, from the outside in...
• NVC: shower (WAS: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:16:56 -0700
  ...water pipe through one of the pillars then between the skin of my AW top for > a shower with no visible pipes. Is this...
• Re: syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:52:49 -0700
  > How common is it to have the protective pipe installed in the shift > linkage assembly? My van does not have it, and to tell...
• spider web & stove
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 15:06:44 -0400
  ...I'm now off to buy some pipe cleaners to keep on hand- apparently the yellow flame indicated air obstruction in the pipe, & spiders...
• Re: dicontinued water pipe help!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 13 May 1998 23:33:41 -0600
  BM2AM wrote: > > Hello, > I need help with my 84 Van again.The metal coolant pipe that goes across the > top of the engine. From...
• Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:00:06 PDT
  ...Has anyone come across any snags that I can anticipate? eg, one bracket supporting muffler appears to support one of the exhaust pipes - will...
• Re: Plastic coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 18:40:13 -0700
  ...Has anyone replaced them with regular rubber coolant hoses? I replaced the metal coolant pipes on my '82 diesel with Gates 1-1/4...
• Re: Accessories, Parts Prices , and Dissension
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 00:03:53 EST
  ...my stainless coolant pipes are holding up great.. mucho gracias :<) chris '84 vanagon sporting a pair of Terry stainless coolant pipes
• Re: Sink P-trap replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:23:43 -0800
  ...I could then keep it from turning with a small pipe wrench. > > Mike >
• Re: Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 08:55:11 -0700
  ...Then you can inspect that end of the pipe as well and see if > it is separating. There will still be coolant in the...
• Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:39:02 -0700
  ...Took it apart again -- The collector pipe (G) seems > ok, but the ends of the header pipes are pretty rusted, and I can see...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:21:37 -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: Oil cooler installation 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 13:58:04 -1000
  ...There is a feed pipe that comes directly off >> the water pump. With the cooler in place, which of the cooler pipe stubs >> does...
• Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:26:57 -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...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 07:33:55 -0800
  ...This includes just two pipes - the collector, and the J pipe leading into the cat, but I was able to remove them a few...
• Re: Parts supplier on West coast
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:14:45 -0700
  ...So on the nearside I have the > three-bolt flange from the previous cat and part of its pipe then a weld > for the...
• Re: HELP! Fuel line problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:31:17 -0400
  ...pipe all over the hot engine - scary! > I did the following as a temporary mend as it is clearly not the fuel > feed pipe...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:37:21 EST
  I keep meaning to replace my gas heater exhaust pipe, just using the appro- priate L of exhaust pipe from the FLAPS. I don...
• heat pipe redux; pressure sender
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 11:05:47 -0700
  ...It's a "heater pipe" - dealer & junkyard seems to be the only place for it. I chose the dealer out of expediency. (I'm...
• Re: Muffler report-out in the back yard broken!
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 08:00:15 -0700
  ...I had it welded, then the alternate clamp broke, this causing stress on the head pipe to the number three cylinder, which then fractured...
• Re: 1984 Frozen stuck O2 sender
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:35:07 -0600
  ...I > > really do not want to replace the exhaust pipe. >
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:30:33 +0000
  ...Further, the dies are sized for pipe, > not tubing. > > Gary Lee
• Re: "Toyota made a Vanagon also" according to my local Midas Muffler Manager!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 08:17:55 -0700
  $128.00 for a $30.00 O2 sensor? Or is that the pipe it screws into? timm in san jose > > Midas just called & quoted...
• '81 exhaust parts source?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Devlin
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 22:47:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I need: (The much dreaded) Cross-over pipe Catalytic converter Muffler Tail pipe Related gaskets, clamps, hangers, etc. I'd prefer to find "direct...
• Gas heater (Vanagon 85)
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Wed, 16 Apr 97 22:39:52 -0400
  Hi, I know that the tail pipe of the gas heater of my Westfalia 85 is broken. I never use this heater, it seems...
• Re: black tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 19:18:57 -0700
  ...Thornton wrote: > > Well, heres a question that i suppose i should know the answer too but dont: > > What does a black sooty tail pipe...
• Coolant pipe beading problem
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:31:19 -0800
  ...will notice it works in shear along the axis of the pipe. A judicious application of JB weld to a well cleaned surface will...
• H-Pipe availability
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:22:11 -0500
  Some time ago there was talk of the cooling system H pipe on the early waterboxers being hard to find these days. I think...
• Re: Hot Foot Fix
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:26:34 -0700
  Good idea using the pipe insulation. But be careful with the sound deadening stuff as it can melt when it gets heated up by...
• Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:34:16 -0500
  ...Heat on the pipe and cold (upside-down can of Dust-Off or similar will get you to -30F) on the sensor may help...
• Re: Coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:07:42 -0400
  I do believe the difference is between steel pipes and plastic pipes going forward. The early '85s still have the steel coolant pipes. Mike...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:43:32 -1000
  ...if there is a way to flatten the new pipe just enough ,,without harming dimensions , or alignment, or angularity, or the ends etc. .. you...
• Re: Gas Tank Fitment; Subframe Crooked?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:16:36 -0800
  ...so where the metal pipe, heavy duty bronze-like collar and rubber boot cost say ... 30 dollars in production, the plastic pipe probably costs...
• Re: tarp clamps AND awning ideas
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:27:56 -0700
  ...The clamps hold down the PVC pipe onto the rail, and the PVC pipe applies holding pressure to the tarp along the full length...
• Muffler replacement for cheap!!
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:02:07 -0400
  ...First I cut the muffler off at the body leaving as much of the pipe(attached to the flange) as possible. I used an...
• STEBRO/Vanagon News
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 06:40:47 EDT
  STEBRO has finally got in production the stainless steel J-pipe for all Vanagons with the 2.1 litre waterboxer engine. Price is $225...
• Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 06:33:57 EDT
  Just to show what a bargain my POR-15ed water pipe is. I received the following message in my inbox yesterday. We may be...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:16:53 -0500
  Ben, There is yet another pipe that is often referred to as the "Crossover Pipe" on the 1.9s. It's the one that...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:55:38 -0400
  On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 4:10 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > A hose instead of pipe up to the front...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:32:17 -0800
  ...it should be pretty evident if there is ATF on that pipe. You would also likely see some above the engine/tranny, if you...
• Re: Such a splendid waste of time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:31:56 -0500
  ...mcneely He only wishes he had a heater core to pipe coolant through, and coolant to pipe through it. That came a year and...
• Free metal coolant pipes.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 12:24:37 -0500
  ...I was making a simple mistake! I have 2 usable not leaking and could be worse metal coolant pipes from my 84 gl in...
• Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 13:29:12 -0700
  i am looking for a good crossover pipe for the aircooled 2.0 exhaust. When i bought myvan it had an aftermarket dual tip...