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Warning! Do not use...
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:34:03 -0500
...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 Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:58:10 -0500
...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines >> >> >>> It has become very common in Vanagon circles for owners to change >>> their coolant pipes to stainless steel designs...
1.9 exhaust parts wanted
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 2 Dec 2000 07:44:08 EST
To continue the development of the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler for the 1.9 litre engined Vanagons we are in need of the...
Re: Rusty Exhuast pipes
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 06:38:44 EST
...htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe</A> along with the DANSK stainless steel header pipes and a stainless steel EMICO CAT from...
Re: Coolant Pipe Alternatives?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 6 May 2010 06:01:20 EDT
...I have mentioned this before ! >>>>>>>All the stainless steel coolant pipe info I have been reading lately has made me wonder one thing. Is...
Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 07:41:15 -0600
...and if I was doing job like this at the wheel area, where rust is I think this stainless idea good one. I think...
Not tires, not oil... but anti-freeze!
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:40:10 -0600
Hi, I just did a complete cooling system swap.� Hoses, stainless pipes, stainless coolant tower, RMW aluminum tank, new thermostat housing, etc. I'm...
Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 08:09:17 -0700
I use 316 stainless bolts and washers with brass nuts on all of my exhausts. RED locktite the nuts while installing and the exposed...
Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:34:23 -0700
Adam, I thought the theory on stainless was that the stainless bolts would corrode much less then normal steel bolts. I too have stainless...
Re: STEBRO 1.9 muffler sale
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 05:35:59 EST
...Just in time for Christmas ! STEBRO has released for immediate sale the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler for the 1.9 litre waterboxer engined...
Re: broken exhaust header
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 07:10:14 EDT
...See <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System</A> for complete details. You can get stainless...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:26:23 -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...
Re: 85 muffler question
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 06:23:38 EDT
...85 muffler question > The link for Frank Condelli and the Stebro stainless steel mufflers is: > > http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm > It appears...
STEBRO/Vanagon Muffler Price Increase
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:26:07 EST
I received a directive from STEBRO PSD LTD. <A HREF="http://magi.com/~andypet/sthpct.htm">Stebro Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems</A> today to...
Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:58:39 EDT
...My question is; How long does the average expensive OEM Vanagon mild steel system last, versus a very expensive aftermarket stainless Vanagon exhaust sytem...
Re: Exhausted, but quite...finally!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 06:18:09 EDT
...You may want to offer, for > >>sale, the following... (1) a stainless steel mounting hardware kit; (2) > a= > The <A HREF="http://members.aol...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:54:00 -0700
...Apparently, engine coolant tends to be conductive enough that even though the stainless pipes are not touching at either end, the stainless pipes can...
Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:53:44 -0700
...I'd like to drill mine out, replace them with stainless, and reinforce the back before putting the pop rivets back in? Where did...
Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Thu, 14 May 2009 07:26:40 -0700
...I was stuck with the same decision and just bought the stainless pipes. I figured I've spent too much on my van to...
Re: exhaust for a 6-pack
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 06:07:27 EST
...I am now the official representative of the STEBRO/Vanagon stainless steel muffler and soon to come stainless header pipes and collector pipe. Please...
Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:47:37 -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: Coolant
Historical mailing list - Greg Irick
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:27:45 -0800
...All of the piping to add the water to the system is stainless steel along with the pumps used to add it. One of...
Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:11:02 -0400
...Was that guy named ben? On Sat, Aug 12, 2023, 12:08 AM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > Stainless? I wish. Mine are...
Re: Bolt needed for spare tire carrier
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:23:03 -0700
...As for stainless steel, no luck. The largest fastener supplier in town tells me that fine thread stainless steel (which is what the 1...
Re: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 27 May 2004 06:17:16 EDT
...Jopex makes the part in a regular mild steel version and a stainless steel version. Ron, my supplier of the Jopex/Dansk Stainless Steel...
Re: ISO North Westy Stainless Steel Bracket for ARB awning
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:38:49 -0500
Hi Jim, not sure what your need is, but GW sells a ARB stainless bracket in a single version. eRic > On Nov 17, 2021...
Re: exhaust nuts and bolts
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:10:45 -0600
...I am soliciting advice from the group concerning the replacement of all bolts/nuts (metric 8-1.25 of various lengths) with stainless steel...
Re: exhaust brace how to:
Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 17:25:28 -0600
...Not so with stainless. 2. Why overkill? I really don't need braces capable of lasting 25 years to hold up a new exhaust...
Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 22 Nov 2005 21:02:50 -0500
...stainless, but only stainless that is "crap" in certain > uses... > i Agree - while I would refer to 302 or 304 as the "good" stainless...
Re: exhaust part number/info needed
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 1 May 2008 05:51:15 EDT
...Yes, it's listed with no price as the new company, LEV-FAB, I'm dealing with to manufacture the Stainless Exhaust system components...
Re: Coffee Mugs
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 08 Nov 1996 16:10:12 -0800
At 05:34 PM 11/8/96 -0600, K & K wrote: >I second the concept of a stainless steel mug. The extra cost would...
STEBRO stainless muffler news
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 05:36:10 -0400
Well, as I promised before I went on holidays and had trouble with my fridge, I have got pics of the STEBRO stainless steel...
Pop top bolts
Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:02:58 -0400
I am getting my van ready for a paint job and want to replace all the pop top bolts with Stainless, I found this...
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 22:50:44 -0500
...2005 12:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners Jere and Chris, Try these: http://tinyurl.com/5nzo7...
Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:39:04 -0500
Your examples of stainless that you are showing, mainly alloy 409 and 410 are not corrosion resistant. I have scrapped many a ton of...
Re: Bolt needed for spare tire carrier
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:43:35 -0400
...As for stainless steel, no luck. The largest fastener supplier in town tells me that fine thread stainless steel (which is what the 1...
Old Bus Campout
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 06:18:25 EDT
...I am and will have a couple STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers with me for show and sale. You will also be able to...
Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:50:56 EDT
...EXACTLY ! We do have sources for all those Stainless Steel Screws up here although it takes some digging around. BUT if it's gonna...
Van-Again Will be Offering Ceramic Coatings Soon!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:32:47 -0400
...How disappointed they must be when they see the "stainless" part which looks just like regular steel. How much more disappointed they must feel...
Stainless steel Vanagon exterior screw set soon to be avaliable here
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:11:41 -0700
I am going to start selling a stainless steel screw kit for the Vanagon exterior. Starting next week,if I get my supply of...
Re: thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 29 May 2008 05:36:04 EDT
...If you get them out, replace them with stainless steel ones. I have them or you can find them locally. From my _Vanagon Items...
Re: Muffler question
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 05:21:33 EDT
...Visit the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A>, webpage for complete details. The muffler will...
Re: Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 1 Apr 2017 10:46:25 -0700
...Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors? The older style of manual mirrors where you can see the fasteners in the mirror...
US Westfalia version gallery flash guard / drainboard trip tray wanted...
Historical mailing list - Devin van Tongeren
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 20:42:42 -0700
...I would buy the whole lid and stainless assembly if someone has one (in grey) or just the stainless steel assembly bit with the...
Cool VW Coffee Mug
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:16:06 -0800
I was at the dealer recently and saw this nifty stainless steel coffee mug that they had for sale for $17.95. It had...
Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Sat, 1 Sep 2012 16:21:13 -0500
I have replaced all four of mine with stainless-wrapped flex hoses. do not remember the brand or if they are DOT approved. They...
Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 May 2002 08:33:37 -0700
Terry, of course is a trivial thread, but you still don't get it! The big rigs you mentioned all use stainless (or other...
Plastic Coolant tower, NLA?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:25:16 -0400
Folks, Rocky Mountain Westy has a stainless steel Tig welded replacement for both syncro and 2wd 2.1 L engines. $125 is cheep if...
front to rearcoolant pipes-starting to rust more than a bit!
Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
Thu, 04 Aug 1994 15:16:15 -0500 (EST)
...Btw, why didnt VW use stainless initially? Bill
Re: Bus Depot Stainless Coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 18:41:12 -0800
...They should last just fine, the stainless ones, and so would painted- on -the-outside- plain-ole metal pipes if people changed the coolant...
Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 6 Jan 2014 20:27:59 -0800
Scott figures it would be child's play to fabricate a coolant distribution tower out of stainless. The welding is not the hard part...
Re: muffler repair in Chicago area
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:12:57 EDT
...Then, use all new stainless steel bolts, coated with anti-seize to install the new headers to the heads. The other problematic area is...
Re: Exhaust Questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:06:03 -0700
...Is it cost effective if you plan to keep the vehicle for another 5-7 years > to invest in a stainless steel system such...
Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:23:46 -0800
...Im looking to have some luggage rack tie downs made up in a style almost > like OEM , in stainless steel.Nobody makes this in...
Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:40:26 -0500
<<Coolant Line - Engine to Radiator Stainless Steel - a Bus Depot Exclusive!>> Uh Oh. A bit of a fib. No, just a plain old lie...
Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:25:29 EST
...Condelli's Stebro Stainless steel mufflers had trouble with the thin brackets cracking where it's welded to the muffler? Mine has separated from...
Re: [vanagon] WBX Stainless Steel part vendors
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:27:14 EDT
...Here is a better link to my Stainless Steel Exhaust parts. _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) Please...
Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:44:08 -0700
...Just so you know > all the the stainless lines that I have sold and seen are 304 > stainless. So your test should be good...
Re: Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust Fasteners)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:33:46 +0000
There are a number of grades of Stainless fastners. 316 and 18-8 are probably the most common. 18-8 is slightly more corrosion...
Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 17 Jun 2000 06:39:34 EDT
...And, if you want to get really fancy you should consider the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler I sell. Goto <A HREF="http://members...