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• Re: Coolant pipe connection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:25:03 -0700
  ...Coolant pipe connection > Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >> you got the wrong hose. >> 85's can have either the smaller diameter metal main coolant pipes...
• Re: Propex install near water tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:06:10 -0400
  Ah, yes, the oldies can be run with or w/o pipes, there are only a few safety functions in that heater. On 3...
• Re: exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:28:11 EDT
  What flange is warped? Around the exhaust port on the head or the exhaust pipe? If it is on the pipe why not just...
• WTB 2.1l exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:05:43 -0400
  Hello I'm looking to find a good used collector pipe plus the pipe that connects between it and the cat. The intent is...
• 84 Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Philip Simmons
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 20:22:17 -0700
  ...Seems on the pipe that connects the "headers" to the Catalytic converter (called "Exhaust Connecting Pipe Header Pipes to Converter" on the busboys site...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 19:41:30 -0400
  On 6/29/06, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: > > > Where can one purchase the SS pipes? > > I now (finally!) have German ones...
• Re: Inline 4 exhaust manifolds
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:14:14 -0400
  ...Bill MacLachlan wrote: >I'm thinking of replacing the diesel exhaust manifold/pipe on my I4 >conversion with the manifold/pipe from an Audi...
• Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:01:31 -0700
  ...Short run of 1 5/8" 90 degree pipes from manifold to collector, then a "J" pipe forward, around, and back to stock Vanagon...
• Re: Exhaust Pipes 2.1 86and up!
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Tue, 26 Nov 96 20:13:59 CST
  ...I even >practice removing pipes that are to be thrown away. > >Dennis >.- > > Thiis is TRUE! I've taken many years to learn the chisel...
• Exahust Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Nicole Constandis
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:24:27 -0700
  ...I understand that replacing the others, collector pipe, 2nd front header pipe is a major job. Do you think A. I would be better...
• 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: Oil cooler installation 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:48:32 -0500
  ...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 - Al Carey
  Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:21:21 -0500
  ...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: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:14:12 -0700
  ...Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack > > Thanks Scott, > > So what and where can I get this repair kit? > > Steven > > On...
• plastic coolant pipes,,,ummmm
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 13:19:20 -0700
  ...Long plastic coolant pipes this time. While doing the "stick a garden hose in the pipe" flush procedure I noticed that the end of...
• Re: Long coolant pipe guard? (for typical rust areas)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:23:19 EST
  ...long steel coolant pipes. > > From what I've read, it seems that *sometimes* these pipes rust at the > rear portions, from the outside in...
• Coolant Pipe needed
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:00:23 -0700
  ...The pipe has cracks arrround the bolt/stud holes on both sides. I need it soon. Thanks in advance. David 90 Westfalia 87 Syncro...
• 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: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 09:00:19 EDT
  ...It is kinda funny because the paint seems to be over the rust, >but if >you look in the pipes they are still shiny...
• Re: 86 syncro exhaust y-pipe bolts/washers?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:27:50 -0400
  The crossover pipes cracking is a common occurrence. It is important that the muffler is properly supported. The purpose of those diaphragm springs is...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:59 -0800
  I assume the pipe was pulled at least part way out toward rear for repair. If not..... Given my limited knowledge of all model...
• Head Repair Update
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:57:29 -0500
  ...Yesterday, I pulled the pipe out and put RTV gasket maker around the O ring, then reinserted the pipe. Today, after it had had...
• Re: replacing coolant pipes under the van
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:11:18 -0800
  If you are in a position where it is necessary to replace the coolant pipes, it may also be worth the time and money...
• Re: Coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 21:38:45 -0400
  The metal pipes on my two '82 Vanagon Diesels are 1.25" OD. I have never measured (or seen) the plastic pipes, but I...
• Re: Busted Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:23:28 -0600
  ...I think I have a used coolant pipe I got from Unca Joel once. Tomorrow will tell the tale. JOhn On 11/14/2012...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 5 May 2012 05:54:57 -0700
  I way that I lowered my air cooled Vanagon engine, was pipe in engine compartment, straps are attached to the engine mounting barwrap around...
• Looong coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - GreenWesty
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 17:25:59 -0500
  I need to replace the feed and return water pipes under the van. Is there any difference between the NLA 1.9 pipes and...
• Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 07:51:44 -0800
  > So, what's so special about this plastic pipe? > Seems to me that I read a post once about someone using ordinary fuel > hose...
• Re: yellow water pump seal? yellow oring where does it go?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:37:06 -0800
  On the left side of the metal (approx 1") coolant pipe that goes from the water pump housing to the passenger side of the...
• Re: [DIESEL] Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:47:42 -0400
  ...I cut about a foot of the end of the upper pipe. It rusted where the > pipe is hose clamped to the holding bracket...
• 86 syncro exhaust y-pipe bolts/washers?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Thaxter
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 18:20:11 -0400
  About 3 months ago I replaced the y-pipe. When I took the old one off, there were no "bolts with a big washer...
• Re: Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 17:24:27 -0500
  You need to remove the hoses and check the pipe ends to make sure they are not separating. The ends crack in such fashion...
• Re: Sourcing parts for my '90 Automatic project.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:06:55 -0500
  Craig, I went up in my garage and I have.....drum role please......both pipes for 1&3 and 2&4 cylinders. I bought...
• Re: can i run holes instead of pipes from front to back on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:55:50 -0400
  On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 1:36 PM, steve <nuts4photos@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > can i just run holes instead of pipes from front...
• Re: fixing old heat exchangers
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 20:58:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So what's the verdict? I solved this problem with new pipe ends, they are cheap and are availible from most vw catalogs that...
• Busted Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:32:07 -0600
  Ran over something yesterday and apparently put a hole in a coolant pipe under the van. Question - what is a good fix!! John Rodgers
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:08:01 -0700
  ...Exhaust pipes too close? PICS > >> > >> > >> > The vibrations will grind holes in the pipes where they're touching. I'd > >> > move them, myself. > >> > > >> > On Sun...
• Gas Tank Vent Pipe: The wrong way.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:44:18 -0800
  ...My smiling mug and newb ignorance for the world to see! Pic of metal vent pipe between gas tank to filler pipe positioned incorrectly...
• Re: Water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:25:45 -0500
  ...A leak at the crossover pipe is usually a bad gasket, bent flange or cracked or rusted-pitted pipe. The proper way to get...
• Looooooong Coolant pipe replacement (not too long message)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 12:00:49 -0400
  Well after delaying the inevitable for about a year, I finally have come down to replacing the long plastic coolant pipes in my '91...
• Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:02:25 -0700
  85 vanagon with exhaust leak at the junction between the two header pipes and the collector pipe (part #G on this picture: http://www...
• Re: VR6 Eurovan sighted??!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 07:21:27 +0000
  ...can anyone tell me if the 5 cyl > engine normally has an exhaust pipe diameter the size of a tennis > ball? The exhaust pipe...
• Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:51:02 GMT
  ...Is it really necesarry to replace this cross over pipe and the o-ring for the fuel tank sender? The plastic pipe adds $35...
• Re: S&S pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:16:07 -0400
  Tim Smith wrote: > > Hi, > > you say they make the header pipes too? that's great news! My '85 just > snapped both flanges off where...
• BA6 Exhaust Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 21:45:46 -0400
  Hey All, The little right angle exhaust pipe for the BA6 aux heater fell off. Anyone know wher I can get one? 1980 Westy...
• Re: [vanagon] New Eurika in Coolant Pipe Set Ups--
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 19 May 2004 08:17:18 -0700
  ...Or cut a slice of a pipe coupling or a slightly larger piece of pipe to make a ring that can be soldered or...
• Re: HELP! Fuel line problem
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:54:36 -0400
  Paul, Don't run with the pipe capped! This pipe returns unused fuel from the pressure regulator back to the fuel tank. You probably...
• 1.9 l Dansk Exhaust Comments
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:08:46 -0700
  I've installed two sets of front and rear pipes purchased from the Bus Depot in the last six months on two '84 Vanagons...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - DW
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:55:16 -0800
  ...I actually went to the site to purchase a stainless coolant tower which they threw in for free with a purchase of coolant pipes...
• Re: !#?*@? Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 12:58:25 -0300
  ...If it is 'just' your patch that has let go can you take the pipe off and get it properly welded up? If it...
• 1.9l Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 09:29:31 -0500
  In Ken's defense, there are 18 year old steel coolant pipes out there in good shape. I replaced mine last spring when I...
• Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 14:32:43 -0700
  ...Will a typical rust converter paint (RustCheck, Plastikote, etc.) withstand temperatures seen at the small coolant pipes on the WBX engine? Am searching to...
• Heater/coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Mon, 7 May 2001 13:27:00 +0100
  ...I then purchased a 12in length of 5/8in copper pipe and trimmed it to 10in. I pushed the copper pipe into the severed...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris 90MV
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:39:05 -0400
  ----------------------------- I have an 87' Vanagon Westfalia and the exhaust pipes are looking pretty rusty. I just got done with a cross-country drive and...
• Wierd metal coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 8 May 2005 11:23:49 -0230
  Hi volks, Does anybody know the part number or "name" of the metal coolant pipe that runs behind the pulleys on the "front" of...
• Re: 1.9 muffler orientation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:27:03 -0700
  ...looking staright on at the tail pipe end of the muffler........the tail pipe flange goes at the about 7 o'clock position.....downward...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:27 -0600
  ...When I went to > thghten the pipe, the new internal pipe wrench would not grab into the pipe > and tighten it. The pipe was...
• Re: Save That exhaust! try POR-15
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 23:10:18 -0400
  ...But these were smooth pipes which I had just only wiped the primer off. On the one already rusty pipe I left on the...
• exhaust nuts and bolts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Goff
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:51:55 -0500
  I just went through the replacing exhaust pipes blues. I had to use nut spliters, destroyed a sawsall blade, exercised the cutting torch, and...
• Re: cooling system pipe
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 11:37:20 -0600
  Will the plastic pipes from the newer vans fit the older diesel & gas water cooled van without modification? or is cutting & different hoses required...