In a message dated 10/31/2000 12:00:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> HELP!!! Changing coolant pipes under a diesel westy...

       Sylvain, I can't help with why you cannot remove the old metal pipes 
as I've never done this the entire length.  
       As for the replacement.  Use flexible 1-1/4" Dia. heater hose 
available at UAP.  I was just at my local UAP last week looking into this.  
This hose is made for this application.  It is however $8/foot.  Still way 
cheaper and easier than trying to replace with copper.  

Cheers ���

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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