I believe the radiator itself is copper... no?

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "John P" <jmp@BT-PACIFIC.CO.NZ>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2000 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!

> While we are on this thread, I noted copper pipe was suggested as a
> replacement, would this not cause electrolysis problems, from my dim
memory
> of school chemistry, I thought aluminium and copper set up a wonderful
> electrical cell?
> Would one not end up with aluminium coated copper, and no cylinder block?
> Anyone able to confirm copper coolant pipes are ok to use as a repalcement
> for steel or plastic?
> John.
> (PS This IS how we spell Aluminium in this part of the world.)
>