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Re: Exhaust System Options
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:58:14 -0600
"> "And with stainless, You dont need to think about this issue ever again." > Be careful with that one ... stainless rusts, just not as fast...
Re: Screws That Hold Down Canvas
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:32:25 -0700
...I'm having the canvas replaced and new stainless screws would > be great to have.
Re: 85 muffler question
Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 23:11:21 -0400
The link for Frank Condelli and the Stebro stainless steel mufflers is: http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm The link is also in...
Re: Looking for sink basket strainer assembly
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:28:46 -0600
Joe...makes me wonder what condition everything below the stainless steel strainer is in? PVC is not as durable as stainless. Bob Happy is...
Re: vanagon exhaust systems
Historical mailing list
Fri, 29 Nov 96 20:49 CST
...The potential buyers on vanagon@lenti are generally those who would buy stainless if they can afford it. Stainless exhaust is the best way...
Re: Stainless steel fuel injection hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:11:04 -0700
...How does that sound? Totally stainless steel . Not a steel screw > > and stainless band. The kind that can, and should be transfered from > > Vanagon...
Rusty Bolts (was Rust on metal shelf that where propane valve is)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:13:32 -0700
...CAn't figure it out? I recently re-did my poptop and decided to replace my rusty bolts with stainless-steel. Available at any...
Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:10:59 -0700
...Aviation mechanics > frequently replace stainless steel exhaust sytem components on aircraft due > to corrosion, not rust. The high temps and gas flow cause erosion...
Re: Decision Time
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 06:07:28 EDT
...You can then get the DANSK stainless steel headers from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com/">The Bus Depot - Discount VW Parts - Main Menu...
Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 05:58:21 EDT
...Dave, I have been supplying and using the stainless steel nylock nuts with the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO...
Re: Correct hub caps...chrome moonies
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 4 Jun 2005 20:18:58 -0700
Isn't stainless non-magnetic? Wouldn't a magnet stick to chrome plated steel and not stailess? > I didn�t take any orig up...
stainless steel hardware
Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
Thu, 1 Jun 2006 10:55:17 -0700
Hello everyone, Well I am knee deep in ordering parts for my engine replacement, but my question is should I use stainless steel hardware...
gates
Historical mailing list - ed donnen
Mon, 5 Sep 2011 13:24:20 -0400
...I got rid of the rusty hinge pins and used 3/8 stainless bolts. I used JB Weld to fill in the difference and...
Re: Stainless steel fuel injection hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:36:35 -0700
...How does that sound? Totally stainless steel . Not a steel screw > > and stainless band. The kind that can, and should be transfered from > > Vanagon...
Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:14:35 -0700
...You > must > mean mild or carbon steel. > As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel with > some chromium added to...
Re: Hose clamps..
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:19:39 -0500
...The real issue is not "is the clamp spot welded", but what series stainless steel is it made from? Good stainless steel clamps should...
Re: Canadian Exhaust
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 06:42:00 EDT
...You can get stainless steel header pipes made by DANSK from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com/">The Bus Depot - Discount VW Parts - Main...
Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 10:53:56 -0400
...m looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy > fiberglass poptop hinges and struts in stainless steel. Anyone know? > > Thanks, > > Jim
Re: Tail pipes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:09:29 -0400
...Tail pipes What's the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 tailpipes? I'd like to use stainless, and the only one I...
Re: Van exhaust broke
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 06:51:49 EDT
In a message dated 9/17/2002 12:40:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > How much is that > stainless...
Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:26:14 -0500
I have replaced the rubber brake lines with stainless steel on my RX-7's, it makes a big difference in the solid brake...
Re: EKTA request (and advice) Exhaust 2.1
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:48:29 EST
...May I suggest you have a look at my Stainless Steel options. See here > _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com...
Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:48:53 EDT
...It was though that the fibre ones were better for the stainless steel flange connections due to stainless steel being susceptible to cracking from...
Re: Warning! Do not use...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:22:18 EST
...I thought I'd beat the corrosion problem by using M8 stainless bolts and nuts for my new Bus Depot cat and muffler. Once...
Re: Stainless steel fuel injection hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:26:59 -0700
...How does that sound? Totally stainless steel . Not a steel screw > and stainless band. The kind that can, and should be transfered from > Vanagon...
Re: Subject: Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust Fasteners)
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:40:40 -0800
...Since doing my first complete Syncro exhaust many moons ago, I have only used metric stainless steel bolts with brass nuts to mount all...
Re: bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely? / It's Not the Rust, It's
Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
Mon, 3 May 2004 14:31:02 -0400
...My Syncro Westy has a complete stainless system and only the CAT shows discoloring after 18 months, no rust what so ever. dylan ----- Original...
Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:35:16 EST
...Now every part is available in stainless steel except for the cast iron collector on the 2.1. CAT's are Stainless Steel bodied...
Re: re. Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:11:57 -0600
...I never said anything negative about stainless steel systems. Where in the below statement do I say anything negative about Stainless??? --------------------------------- > >I've been...
Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 06:50:03 EST
...The <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler and J-pipe</A> and DANSK stainless steel header...
Re: Fuel Line Clamps
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:48:43 EDT
...The clamps I sell are ABA swedish stainless clamps that are top quality. The crimp clamps are plain steel and will rust again in...
Re: Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:49:16 -0500
Rarely a problem using A4, (316) Stainless and a quality nickel based anti seize. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
cracked front crossover pipe/looking for stainless replacement options
Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
Sat, 5 Apr 2003 18:48:56 -0800
...I'd like to replace it w/ stainless. What is the most affordable option/supplier? Any other recommendations/suggestions welcomed. I'm on a...
More Parts from Germany
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 06:33:57 -0400
...Door pockets, Stainless Steel coolant pipes, Coolant hoses, Door Mirrors, Suspension Springs.............see our www.frankcondelli.com/sales.htm webpage Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte...
Rusty Exhuast pipes
Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 23:03:01 -0500
...Is the stainless steel pipes/muffler/etc worth the $600+ (for a 2.1L) or will the cheaper non-stainless work possibly with a...
FS: Stainless Steel Staples for Canvas Replacement
Historical mailing list - Mark Hooper
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:35:57 -0400
I had to buy a whole box of stainless steel staples recently to replace the canvas on my 83 westy. On my model year...
Re: stainless exhaust system
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Sat, 5 Aug 2006 08:00:49 -0700
Woody Halsey wrote: >...Does anyone have any experience with stainless? > I put a SS system on my non-VW car in 1983. I think...
Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 6 May 2010 07:37:28 -0400
Not to mention that the stainless pipes are available cut in half strategically with a coupling. There is no easier way to install the...
Re: Better Cat converters: OEM or aftermarket?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:39:01 -0400
...Is there > a real difference in all of these cats or is it > stainless v.s non-stainless? Some people prefer to spend more...
Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:24:27 EDT
...Robert, may I suggest you consider using my Stainless Steel Exhaust system - _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro...
Re: Exhaust System Options
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:23:19 EDT
...Well, what you say may be true but the stainless used on the exhaust parts I sell, #409 and #304, made by LEV-FAB...
New Parts from Germany
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 7 May 2012 06:41:36 -0400
...We now have most all the cooling system metal pipes in Stainless Steel. Most all the previoulys obsolete cooling hoses. Stainless Steel fuel pump...
Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 23 May 2007 06:02:03 EDT
...Blackend STainless Screws Why go to all the effort of changing over to screws, why not just go to your local VW parts counter...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:57:55 -0700
...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines >> >> >>> It has become very common in Vanagon circles for owners to change >>> their coolant pipes to stainless steel designs...
STEBRO 1.9 Muffler
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:46:24 EST
STEBRO is about to release the Stainless Steel Muffler for Vanagons with the 1.9 litre waterboxer engine. I need to have all who...
Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
Historical mailing list - strawnlists
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:10:26 -0800
...http://www.vanagonauts.com/index.phtml?catid=105 which shows the stainless steel cover in place. Sally Strawn Vanna White, '89 Westy who also...
Re: Where did you get yours stainless steel muffler !
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:38:20 -0500
...How many out there have installed a stainless > muffler on your vanagon ?
Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:11:42 -0800
Greetings All, I have been considering using stainless steel fasteners when I put my exhaust back together. However, if it is a good idea...
Re: Cookies and Credit
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:56:12 -0700
Zoltan, you mentioned 'stainless' the other day. And you're working on your battery area i beleive - if you are going to use a...
Re: Decisions, decisions which conversion-didn't intend to start a power war
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:27:00 -0400
...which the stainless is. This means that the as designed and as built mechanical properties of the assembly will not change over time either...
Re: HELP - Can't find who sells the stainless luggage rack tie downs
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 07:26:45 -0800
...Try searching for stainless footman loop on Google. They run from $4-$10 in most places. You may have trouble finding them in Austria...
Re: stainless screws
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:32:43 -0400
I thought the stainless steel hardware guy was rogers sister from this list. he's also on craigslist. JFF On Apr 21, 2008, at...
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: Satisfaction Plus, & Installation Ease Of Stainless Coolant Pipes.
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 18:01:56 +1300
...many connectors there are and where they are -price I have stainless tubing and was going to have this bent-up and fitted (sections...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:32:04 -0400
...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines >> >> >>> It has become very common in Vanagon circles for owners to change >>> their coolant pipes to stainless steel designs...
Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 08:08:37 -0500
...this is in case you were referring to >stainless steel bolts. this creates a frustrating situation. May be a way to >solve it? >Best...
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 07:33:55 -0800
On 12 Feb 2005 at 23:11, Jere Hawn <jghawn@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > I have been considering using stainless steel fasteners when I put...
Re: Stainless Steel Coolant T - RMWesty.com
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:21:45 EST
...com_vi rtuemart&Itemid=1 2.1 Coolant Distribution Tower 2wd Stainless version of plastic coolant tower. $125<<<<<<< Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
Re: bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely? / It's Not the Rust, It's
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 3 May 2004 06:00:28 EDT
...After I whined about the cost, I asked him if he had a line on a stainless system. He said, "Look, a VW OE...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:16:42 -0400
...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines > > >> It has become very common in Vanagon circles for owners to change >> their coolant pipes to stainless steel designs...