In a message dated 22/07/2008 6:07:44 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Well,  given that my '84 with 215,000 miles is still using most of its OEM
piping  minus ~12" replaced with rad hose, I'd say the painted mild steel is
very  cost-effective in my climate.

If I was replacing it, I'd be torn  between Terry Kay's SS tubing and
galvanised EMT.  I could make the  EMT myself for very little dough and the
zinc would be a usefu  rust-deterrent whereas TK's pipes would be shiny.  :)

If I lived  in the salty East, it would be TK all the way.

AND,  what's wrong with this hose that comes from NAPA >>> Hose, coolant,
1-1/4"Green Stripe II, replacement & repair of 1.9 main metal coolant pipes,
28445 - $8.95/ft.  It's what I use and I have seen no problems to  date.  Easy
to install, will never rust, cheaper than the stainless  pipe and probably will
outlive the Vanagon.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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