And while we are at it... has anyone done the 'underfloor heating' mod?
That is next on my list* after creating a giant cooler under the rear seat
that uses the heater run the fridge.

:)

*(my list of things I'll do when I have free time and have fixed all the
real problems, ie in my dreams or on lotto win)

Tom

On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 8:42 AM, Tom Carchrae <tom@carchrae.net> wrote:

> I've been wondering this too.  Why not run regular 'cheap and plentiful'
> radiator hose all the way up and back?
>
> Yes, I know pipes are available.  But wouldn't hose do just fine?
>
> Tom
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 8:15 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> years ago I replaced just one steel coolant line with some marine hose.
>> The steel pipe had developed a pinhole leak on the welded seam, not a case
>> of rusting from outside or inside (inside was in perfect condition). Looked
>> more like a welding inclusion. I found that the larger OD of the
>> replacement hose made it a tight and tiring fitment job. I doubt that I
>> could have installed 2 such marine hoses side by side along the stock route.
>>
>> Was not that cheap, but it sure was durable.
>>
>> alistair
>>
>>
>> On 2012-10-18, at 5:44 AM, Kevin Gilbert wrote:
>>
>> > Vanagoneers,
>> >
>> > Has anyone out there replaced their steel coolant pipes with suitable
>> > hose?
>> > Is it reliable and durable? Cheaper? Easier to install?
>> >
>> > I have a standing order for steel, but my vendor friends won't have
>> > pipes in stock for several months, and I'm exploring alternatives.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> > Kevin
>>
>
>