Go for it.
Van Cafe may  sell one in stainless.

someone should . There are two versions in 2WD I believe. ..slightly
confusing.
I think the 86 version is the odd one, 87 and up the more common.

On 1/6/2014 1:05 PM, Neil N wrote:
> cool. Ya if I had my "shop" set up (am trying to sell home) I'd take a
> stab at making a distribution tower from stainless. Just for fun and
> gaining knowledge. Or I could order a new  plastic one.      ;)
>
> On 1/6/14, SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss ) <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
>> The only hose or cooling system that especially comes to mind on 2WD
>> waterboxers in my mind,  is the coolant Distribution tower.
>> Those just crumble in my experience ...often where a heater hose is
>> attached.
>> same for plastic t-stat housing on 2.1's ..they distort and warp
>> eventually.
>
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