Peter.

I replaced mine with replacements I got from the VW dealer. The originals
were in bad shape in the rear where they go upward. If your going to use
fittings and therefore solder I would use silver solder for more strength.

Joe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Krogh" <VW85Westy@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 11:08 AM
Subject: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?

> I have gotten a few responses to my query about my cooling system repairs.
> My question now is this:
>
> Has anyone (can I) used 1.25' Copper house pipe to replace the long steel
> pipes in the '85?  It looks like I could make the bends with a couple 45
> degree connectors.
>
> Any opinions on, especially, the durability of copper house pipe in this
> application?  Is the pipe strong enough?  Would the soldiered joints deal
> with the vibration and flex of being on a car?
>
> I assume that there is no metalurgical reason not to use copper.
>
> I'd like to work on this over the weekend, so opinions appreciated.
>
> Peter & Zippy
>