Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:26:16 -0400

For the crossover pipe you really want the allen socket. Yes a 2omm will work fine. For the large pipe for a 25mm. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 3:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L

The effort continues. Can't find the correct replacement screws/ bolt in stainless locally.

The cross over pipe flange screws are  M8-1.25x22. Thats an allen head type. The only hex head available in that length is a 20, not 22.

Will that work. It's in stock.

John
On Sep 23, 2015 18:20, "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> The water pump saga continues.
>
> Visited with Jim Connel at Jims Aircooled VW this morning. Picked up a 
> replacement crossover  pipe.  This afternoon, Matt Lester, a friend 
> and Subiegon driver came over. We attemped on more time to remove the 
> crossover pipe allen head screws and it was no go. Broke out the 
> sawzall and made quick work of the pipe. Removed the bolts holding the 
> metal pipe to the thermostat, and the the bolt holding the pump, a and 
> it was done. Water pump removal completed. It's new home is the trash 
> bin. Will begin tomorrow to install the new Hepu pump and replace the crossover pipe.
>
> Such fun!
>
> John
> On Sep 23, 2015 09:57, "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Frank, thanks.
>>
>> This engine is getting close to it's life limit, so I am going with a 
>> used pipe off of a low milage engine that got toasted due to operator 
>> negligence (not mine). Just want to get by 'til engine change time 
>> when it gets a rebuilt Subaru conversion. Using a premium prefabbed 
>> installation kit so maybe all will go well.
>>
>> John
>> On Sep 23, 2015 04:35, "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>>         This is one of those ever occurring problems and you may end 
>>> up having to remove the pulley to get the pump and pipe assembly 
>>> out.  That hex socket head bolt should have been stainless steel or 
>>> at least a hex head bolt to make this job easier.  ANYWAYS, once you 
>>> do get it all apart please put it back with all the best parts.  We 
>>> have complete Stainless Steel kits in stock and please use the 
>>> correct spring clamps on that short hose.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/
>>> product&path=61_93_95&product_id=376
>>> <
>>> http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/
>>> product&path=61_93_95&product_id=376
>>> >
>>>
>>> and
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/
>>> product&path=61_93_95&product_id=373
>>> <
>>> http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/
>>> product&path=61_93_95&product_id=373
>>> >
>>>
>>> AND, do not forget to check the “Related parts” on the page of these 
>>> items to make sure you get all the parts you need.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> > On Sep 22, 2015, at 6:28 PM, Automatic digest processor <
>>> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Frank Condelli
>>> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
>>> '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & 
>>> Lionel Trains (Collection for sale 
>>> <http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm>)
>>> Frank Condelli & Associates <http://www.frankcondelli.com/> - 
>>> Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley BusFusion 
>>> <http://www.busfusion.com/> a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, 
>>> June 04 ~07, 2015
>>>
>>