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• Re: Catalytic converter and muffler, how do they join?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:53:07 -0400
  Since it was installed by hack and slash, you are probably going to need a new connector pipe (before the cat) and a new...
• Re: Metal Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 15:22:22 -0700
  The inside of those metal pipes can be pretty corroded. The ones I've cut open had rusted thin spots and near leaks at...
• Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 12:10:34 -0400
  ...Long Pipes- Copper replacement? > I have gotten a few responses to my query about my cooling system repairs. > My question now is this: > > Has...
• Re: Coolant Pipe Around Engine Bay Opening
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:06:16 -0700
  ...one of my vans has metal, the other has plastic pipe. Is this link? https://carparts4sale.com/cylinder-head-coolant-hose-line-pipe-86...
• Re: Coolant pipe inserts
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:21:24 -0400
  I have used the coolant pipe inserts from GoWesty with success. -craig > On Apr 18, 2015, at 5:08 PM, Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM...
• Coolant pipe question
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:13:56 -0700
  I am bolting on old cooling pipes on a new engine and was wondering if at the connection between the Water pump and the...
• Re: Coolant Pipe Needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:52:42 -0700
  if you just need the insert end out of a plastic main coolant pipe........ or a couple feet of one end.........I can supply...
• Re: fridge pilot light blowing out.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:37:38 -0400
  Sounds like the corrogated flue vent pipe cracked. Very brittle,it is.Maybe done when adjusting the flue when reconnecting the vent cover.Dosent...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:17:00 -0400
  ...The exhaust pipe is the unpainted, stainless steel pipe. Karl www.westyventures.com www.propexusa.com On Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:34:36...
• Re: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 18:28:19 -0700
  At 10:08 PM 6/11/98 -0300, mccaig wrote: >Hi Carl; > I have done both things i have replaced the coolant pipe with...
• EGR question
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 18 Mar 96 23:57:48 EST
  ...Looking on top my my heater boxes, on each one there is a round pipe. The rear of each pipe is curved upward slightly...
• Re: Coolant pipe question
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:06:28 -0700
  ...Coolant pipe question > Sent: Mar 15, 2011 6:13 PM > > I am bolting on old cooling pipes on a new engine and was wondering...
• Re: Road trip
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Thu, 15 May 1997 15:40:37 -0500
  are the PVC pipes less expensive? I paid $94.00 (from VW) for the short pipe that comes out of the water pump around...
• Re: Gowesty Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 1 May 2013 19:21:25 -0400
  ...But at the > time I had no idea that the Dansk pipes were so bad. Though I am pretty > sure that goWesty did not...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:50:03 -0400
  ...I had the pipes wrapped with header wrap too, but I removed after some research on the effect of header wrap on pipe longevity...
• Re: Mysterious Coolant Drip 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 14:37:24 -0700
  Allan, You are correct this pipe could be the source of a leak.� In this case I did not think of it because it...
• Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:46:09 +1200
  Does anyone on THIS list know what the ID of the water lines from fradiator to engine are? I want to find stainless pipe...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 18:03:34 -0500
  ...I discovered a crack in an exhaust pipe today, front R/H cyl. The pipes have never been off this engine, which is 18...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS pipes update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:35:38 EST
  I finally had the meeting, yesterday, with STEBRO regarding the manufacturing of the stainless steel header pipes and collector pipe for the Vanagon. The...
• Re: Exhaust Pipes 2.1 86and up!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 22:23:34 -0500
  ...or ?? > > I know that the cost of these pipes are alot less than the VW Pipes. > > I encurage any and All comments on this...
• Plastic cooling pipes damaged...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 20:57:33 -0700
  ...Today when I removed my old radiator to replace it, I noticed that on one of the plastic coolant pipes that run from front...
• Re: Headers advantages
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:42:21 -0700
  ...The equal length of each pipe allows for "tuning" the engines > output by varying the pipe (known as primary pipe) length. Longer is torque...
• cooling system pipe
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 18:17:47 -0500
  ...The pipe includes a nipple at a 90* bend to run a bleeder hose to the bleeder unit. That's where the pipe failed...
• Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:26:08 -0500
  ...problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes > David, > > the "hack mechanic" that put the metal insert in the plastic pipe was...
• rad hose vs. muffler pipe ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 09:41:20 -0300 (ADT)
  ...I need to replace one of the long steel pipes in the crewcab, rusted beyond belief, don't know how it was holding water...
• Heater pipe insulation
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 08:44:18 -0500
  ...What are people using to insulate the pipe that runs up the center of the body? RIght now I have the original pipe, slathered...
• Re: Replacing Gas Tank Cross-Over Pipe on 84
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 13:01:26 -0400
  ...Replacing Gas Tank Cross-Over Pipe on 84 I have replaced the cross-over pipe om my 87 and I can say without question...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:18:19 -0700
  ...Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty > At 11:45 AM 3/24/2009, David Clarkson wrote: > >I...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:22:57 -0700
  I recall running that pipe under pulley to be kind of a pain. IIRC, I installed the RH hose to elbow at head, positioned...
• Here's one what's your cut?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 22:00:27 -0800
  Hi all, I took my van in for an exhaust repair and the guy said that the crack in the exhaust pipe (where the...
• Pipe just to the back of oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:05:30 -0500
  There is a pipe (it looks to be black) that goes to the bottom of the engine....just behind the oil drain plug...it...
• Need opinions on exhaust work... 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 21:02:25 -0400
  ...Well very soon after we got the van the exhaust pipe "broke" (between the manifold and the cat) Got a new pipe from VW...
• Re: Propex heater installation
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 07:21:49 +0300
  >I'm installing my Propex heater (finally) under the rear seat and have some >questions about where to route the combustion inlet pipe. I...
• Re: Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 20:13:30 -0500
  Your best bet is going to be replacing the pipes. A number of vendors are selling the stainless steel replacements. They can be changed...
• Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:58:30 EDT
  Extend the life of your water hoses by wrapping the exhaust pipes with a heat retaining barrier. To reduce engine compartment temps, you can...
• Re: Dang exhaust leak-- any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:01 -0700
  ...For example....where the front and rear pipes bolt to the flange on the J pipe .. it's very common to need two exhasut...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 13 May 2017 22:43:45 -0300
  ...Steel coolant pipe removal? > > Stuart, > > Think of it as an opportunity to install an 80l tank (if you can find one) … adds a little...
• Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:09:30 EST
  In a message dated 2/25/03 11:40:10 AM, afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU writes: << I removed the threaded pipe by putting a...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:47:41 -0600
  ...Thermal expansion of length might be enough to be a problem, also, given the length of the pipes. mcneely ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca...
• Re: 2.1L metal cooling pipe on left side of engine....
  Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 09:29:45 -0400
  Chris, I assume you mean the metal pipe that goes from the water pump back to the thermostat housing. It also has several little...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:24:09 -0500
  ...The Stainless cooling pipes lowered my operating temperatures on long grades and when towing dramaticly. Marine grade, thick rubber hose has absolutley no heat...
• Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:57:30 -0400
  ...Long Pipes- Copper replacement? > Peter, > I have a section of copper pipe in my system for about 1 1/2 years now and > the...
• Re: can i run holes instead of pipes from front to back on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:11:00 -0700
  ...BenT Sent from my coolant pipes On Jul 28, 2010, at 10:36 AM, steve <nuts4photos@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > can i just run holes...
• stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 5 May 2010 16:41:34 -0800
  ...About to order some stainless steel coolant pipes for my 89 Westy. What's the consensus on the best place to buy? Bus Depot...
• Sensor in CAT question ??
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hartz
  Sat, 19 May 2001 13:36:28 EDT
  Hello list, Am in the midst of installing a new muffler, tail pipe, and also the cat eliminator pipe on my 89 Wolfsburg. What...
• How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 17:14:31 EDT
  ...I discovered a crack in an exhaust pipe today, front R/H cyl. The pipes have never been off this engine, which is 18...
• Re: radiator fan sending unit, coolant
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 03:54:07 -0800
  ...I'm doing my pipes within the week. Bob, do these replace the entire metal pipe that runs fore and aft? (FYI mines also...
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:24:07 -0400
  ...Many other vehicle exhaust systems hav pipes that touch. Only corrosion-resistance may be affected, if its horizontal and tends to trap mud and...
• Re: Coolant pipe inserts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:52:33 -0400
  ...Coolant pipe inserts Anybody have experience with the coolant pipe inserts from GoWesty? Also, I saw some plastic inserts at a FLAPS and thought...
• Re: Long pipes update...
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 06:18:38 -0400
  ...Replacing the pipes is a PITA, and the fix may certainly work for a long time (others have done so). I have dropped my...
• Re: '84 Coolant pipes question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:29:17 -0400
  I think after 27 years those pipes owe you nothing. My 2004 motorhome has many pipes and hoses just like the Vanagon. Just got...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:41:44 -0500
  ...on my 87 syncro and using the > by-pass pipe offered by The Bus Depot. I am in PA and we do not > have...
• more trouble with metal pipe to thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:29:46 -0500
  ...I've removed both bolts which hold the thermostat to the water pump, and removed all hoses except the metal pipe and the short...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:06:28 -0600
  ...The long pipe would shrink in the cold, it would seem. Efforts to loosen the clamp and move the hose back down the pipe...
• Is it Possible to Replace Westy Coolant Hoses with .PVC?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 23:07:10 EST
  Marshall Ruskin wrote: >?Is it possible to replace rubber heater hoses (expensive) with PVC or >similar pipes? Stay tuned... I replaced the steel pipes...
• Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:39:23 -0800
  90 2.1L Does anyone have any advice on coolant pipe repairs ? I was about to change out the two large hoses that feed...
• Need coolant pipe 025-121-081G for 1988 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 19 May 2003 10:16:47 -0500
  Diagram at http://ns1.hawkcomputing.com/pipe24.rtf
• Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:43:17 -0600
  ...These pipes are very scarce, so blame me for destroying one of the last remaining pristine pipe sets in the country (just for the...
• RE-Clutch fluid pipe for Vanagon 1.6 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:36:02 +0100
  ...Then to my great joy I found that a nearby FLAPS could make me one out of flexible copper hydraulic pipe for 5 UK...
• Re: cutting off exhaust "elbow pipe"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:03:13 -0500
  ...On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 6:15 PM, Mark Brush <mbrush@gmail.com> wrote: > My exhaust pipe - the collector pipe to the catalytic...