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• Re: Fridge frustration
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 11:13:35 -0700
  ...Opening to these pipes are obviously at the "Dometic" flue at vehicle exterior but removing the metal cover may help get better results. I...
• replacing coolant hose right rear of engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:01:52 -0700
  I'm replacing the short (2") hose that connect two steel pipes, one coming from the water pump and one going to the rear...
• Any ideas/help with Tii Auto Vanagon kit.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:24:34 EST
  ...The van is an '85 so the pipes that come with the kit for the coolant hoses won't work (these pipes are really...
• Re: hoses for pipes
  Historical mailing list - JanetDA
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 20:09:19 -0700
  ...I dont think it would be 1200.00$ to replace the pipes with braided stainless from someone like Earls Supply, they can supply any...
• Stebro stainless pipes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 09:51:16 PDT
  ...Vanagons? I know the muffler is available, but I need the pipes as well. They've been swearing this product would be available "in...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 6 May 2010 07:25:30 -0400
  ...If you are going to change your long coolant pipes, the stainless steel pipes are the best option in my opinion. Oh yes and...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:20:19 -0800
  ...After a while you end up with pipes that look like this: <http://raq.foodhammer.net/pics/pipes1.jpg> No amount of tightening the...
• Hose Clamps for coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:24:55 -0400
  ...I need the ones for the cooling pipes. I looked at a couple of the vendors, but not see them on their site. I...
• Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:41:08 -0700
  ...Or is there a substance that is for putting on the exhaust pipes to keep rust away? And would a sacricial marine type of...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:42:50 -0700
  Andrew, show me one manufacturer that uses aluminum for their long coolant pipes. Not a very durable material for the application, unless it's...
• Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:39:54 -0400
  ...The problems I have found is > corrosion in the steel pipes (long pipes to front, x-over pipes etc.) with > attendant rusty gunk in...
• Re: Exhaust Pipes 2.1 86and up!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:29:35 -0800
  ...I wonder if they'll fit a Syncro, since the pipes are different. My are way rusty, but I really wanted a nice stainless...
• Re: Coolant Overflowing!
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 10:11:30 -0500
  ...Coolant Overflowing! Hey now volks, Well I have been battling some drips on my main rad pipes for a couple of weeks, seems like...
• Re: '84 Coolant pipes question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:21:47 -0400
  > The steel pipes beneath my '84 2wd A/T camper are looking > pretty crusty. I'd like to begin replacing all of the pipes...
• Re: Painting the exhaust - High Temp - POR??
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 1 May 2013 10:18:21 -0700
  ...I did coat a brand new set of Dansk pipes when I was doing a rebuild with the engine out and it really did...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 8 May 2010 05:58:07 EDT
  ...I have only used this hose to replace the rusted out metal pipes on the early Vanagons. I have not replaced any on the...
• 85 exhaust source needed
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 00:08:02 -0400
  ...I managed to get a local shop to weld the rusty pipes together for 20 bucks. It should get last till I can get...
• Re: Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:20:17 -0700
  ...Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit >>Other benefit is improved water pump life … 100K water pumps are possible.
• Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:43:02 -0500
  At 09:01 PM 11/8/2009, craig cowan wrote: >The stainless steel "2 piece" pipes have a barb on each end where they...
• Re: exhaust quality questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 20:53:25 -0800
  Strange to hear that S&S pipes are getting bad press. I just went out to check, and yes, the S&S header/muffler...
• Re: 1985 Steel Coolant Pipes and "Air Cooled" 1981 Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 18:57:59 -0800
  ...All the metal are the same, ~ 1 1/4" All the plastic are the same, ~ 1 1/2" The 82 metal pipes are different...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 18 May 2009 02:34:17 -0400
  ...If I were > spending $30K+ for a van or > I had a syncro that I off-roaded, I personally would go with > stainless pipes...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:55:50 -0600
  ...Coolant pipes replacement > > Actually silver is a better heat conductor than gold, but suffers > from oxidation problems :) > > I do want some silver core pots...
• Cooling system R&R wrap up (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:55:02 EDT
  ...So buy it now. #3 Check the long pipes. Check the long pipes. Check the long pipes. ( I think this only applies to vans...
• Re: Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 13:57:37 -0400
  I have replaced leaky sections of the metal pipes with heavy duty radiator hose I obtained at a "big truck" supply house. Still going...
• Re: Salt corroded cooling pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Fain
  Sun, 28 Sep 1997 12:03:34 -0600
  ...location of Tim Smith "smitht@UNB.ca" > > Still on the track of replacing salt corroded cooling pipes. > Thanks to Lloyd I was referred to...
• Re: Ceramic head coating obsolete?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 14:14:38 EDT
  ...Jeff S. ( who once owned a house with polybutylene water pipes)
• which exhaust system is best?
  Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:13:33 -0800
  ...All the pipes show significant rust, and I've got several holes on the driver's side of the system. I am open to...
• steel coolant pipes 82 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:07:21 -0600
  Hi all - I'm trying to remove a set of good steel pipes from an 82 diesel. It seems a lot like one of...
• hoses for pipes
  Historical mailing list - Knud Haugmark
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 08:36:46 +0000
  Hi all I had my Transporter checked, and the mechanic said that the long coolant pipes under tha car were leaking. Replacement costs $1200...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Fri, 20 May 2005 09:09:24 -0700
  If Vanagon exhausts behave anything like motorcycle exhausts, be aware that wrapping may accelerate rust on your pipes. Not sure why, I'm pretty...
• 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: Cleaning intake manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Fri, 11 May 2001 13:39:11 -0700
  I have a solution for ya (did the same thing on my intake pipes). I used some solvent and a large L-bent bristle...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:23:23 +1200
  >Just a quick thought that I just had, is there anything that you could coat >the exhaust pipes with to reduce the external heat...
• 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...
• Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:16:22 -0800
  ...The GW pipes in the video and on Eric’s van are different, the return pipe has a 90 degree bend at the engine...
• 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: '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: 84 GL Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:05 -0400
  ...The DANSK exhaust pipes and BOSAL muffler is good combination. Make suer all the brackets are there so the pipes do not crack. Dennis.
• Re: Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 11:50:18 -1000
  People have used marine hose the full length of the van to replace the main coolant pipes, I've read. I wouldn't though...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:10:08 EDT
  ...I cut my pipes off with a sabre saw at different points, purchased some marine grade soft hose sections, took the "donor pipes" and...
• 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: HELP!!! Changing coolant pipes under a diesel westy...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 07:40:10 -0800
  Hi, last year i replaced one of my pipes ('82 westy, gas conversion). The pipe was leaking, weeping through tiny pinholes, where it went...
• 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...
• 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: 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: Cooling system R&R wrap up (long)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:27:49 -0700
  ...So buy it now. > > #3 Check the long pipes. Check the long pipes. Check the long pipes. ( I > think this only applies to vans...
• Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:23:32 +0000
  ...The GW pipes in the video and on Eric’s van are different, the return pipe has a 90 degree bend at the engine...
• Re: radiator fan sending unit, coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 07:39:11 -0500
  ...Bringing me to the next questions ... > > Has anyone replaced the steel coolant pipes with anything but dealer parts, > do the plastic pipes made for...
• "VW" Stamp on Long Coolant Pipes Means they're original?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:48:17 -0700
  ...Pulled the long pipes today. They appear to be in really good shape and might come in handy should I ever convert another air...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 14 May 2009 21:16:43 -0700
  ...The stainless pipes are probably tougher, but how much of a beating do the pipes really take? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" '90 Vanagon...
• Re: 79 Bus--re unplugging drains and fixing turn signal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 95 14:08:40 PDT
  ...Whatever junk is clogging the drain pipes came in through the top. Have you tried clearing the pipes from the bottom up? You might...
• Re: S&S Exhaust system, how bad????
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:12:00 -0500
  ...So the OE pipes do rust, so does S&S. You may have a better fitment with the OE pipes, maybe not. The quality...
• rusting coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 23:02:06 -0400
  One of the metal coolant pipes on my 84 GL is severly rusted to the point of dripping. Wonder if anyone has just cut...
• 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...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:37:17 -0500
  ...24px"><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Stainless steel pipes are definately a great (expensive) upgrade to the original mild steel pipes.&nbsp; But...
• Re: 1.5'' diameter steel coolant lines from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:44:27 -0800
  ...The factory stopped supplying the smaller diameter pipes as spares so the manual was updated to include info on changing to the larger diameter...
• Re: Outrageous Parts Price
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 14:05:28 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/01 2:01:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, mprice@ACMEX.COM writes: > The two pipes that go to...
• Re: coolant lines
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 05:45:21 EDT
  ...What? Napa sells Vanagon coolant pipes? Really? $25-- Those steel pipes are replaced with plastic at the dealer at over $300! On Monday, Apr...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:00:58 -0500
  ...We also have the sectioned stainless steele pipes from BD. You seem right on spot with the left and right pipes too. The right...