On Wed, 2 Jun 2004, Jake Beaulieu wrote:

> I did the standard google search and got a bunch of places that carry
> metric pipe fittings.  After calling and e-mailing a handfull of them it
> appears that metric fittings below 12mm are tough to come by.  Our vans
> need 10mmx1.0 pitch.  I also stopped by the hydraulic hose shop in town
> and got the same story.

1/8 NPT threads will work, in a pinch.  In fact, the hose VDO used to sell
for this application *has* 1/8 NPT threads.  But be careful, the tapered
thread acts like a wedge and you can crack the case if you really crank
down on the fitting.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel