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Subject:Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
From:TJ Hannink
Date:Mon, 2 May 2005 10:36:18 -0700

<rrecardo@webtv.net> wrote:
Tim,

> Every vehicle you see on the road ( including your's) has
> steel brake, fuel, and if applicable coolant lines.

As I stated in my previous message, my coach has copper air and fuel lines, not steel. It has air brakes, uses diesel fuel and vibrates more than anything I have ever driven. It is a roadworthy vehicle as are the thousands of Wanderlodges out there, so your statement is incorrect.

That was my only point. Whether copper tubing works with brake fluid, gasoline or antifreeze, I can't speak to; I haven't ever used it in those applications. It seems to works fine for air and water pressure and diesel fuel. I can't imagine why it couldn't be used in a cooling system though. It is used in industrial settings for various types of fluids, both hot and cold.

Good luck,

TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
Winter Park, Florida
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