> The Stainless cooling pipes lowered my operating
>  temperatures on long grades and when towing 
> dramatically. 
> 
> Marine grade,thick rubber hose has absolutley no heat 
> transfering benefits whatsoever, is difficult to work with, 
> and is almost impossible (not totally but almost) to get 
> throught the center cross member.

> Where can one purchase the SS pipes?

I now (finally!) have German ones for all watercooled Vanagons (including
Syncro).  Go to your vehicle year, and then type in   stainless coolant   in
the "Smart Search" box on that page.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215)  234-VWVW

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