Yup, me too - the plastic pipes in my '86 would make me nervous on a rough
track, whereas the steel pipes in my '84 don't worry me at all.

I like the 2 piece SS kits and will someday get around to installing one...

On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 6:39 PM, John Reynolds <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote:

> I searched the archives and there are those who are happy with the GoWesty
> plastic coolant line repair kit.
> However, I still like to hear the pro's and con's vs stainless pipes (Other
> than cost).
>
>
> I was set on the Go Westy kit, but I noticed that the brass pieces do not
> actually replace the metal insert,
> which is what I first thought the kit was doing.
>
>
> GoWesty claims this kit is on every van they sell.  If I were spending
> $30K+ for a van or
> I had a syncro that I off-roaded, I personally would go with stainless
> pipes.
>
>
> John
> LiMBO
>

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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

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