I'm no chemist, but I am a plumber and copper can only come in contact with
copper or brass. If it touches another type of metal it will deteriorate.
Peace,
Peder
'84 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Patrick" <goeire@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 12:21 PM
Subject: Fwd: Coolant Tubing

> Terry,  I think you would find it very difficult if not impossiblr to
> use PVC pipes.
>
> The pipes have numerous bends to route them t hrough the chassis
> crossmembers.
>
> I think you could do it with copper if you remove the old ones in one
> piece so you can duplicate the bends.
>
> I do not know if copper is compatible with the other metals in contact
> with the coolant solution.
>
> Perhaps a chemist on the list can address this issue.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Harry Patrick
>