There is such a thing?  The Subaru 2.2's 20 mpg will eliminate the need for one! ;=)

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Roy Nicholl [mailto:RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca] 
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2017 5:58 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?

Stuart,

Think of it as an opportunity to install an 80l tank (if you can find one) … adds a little more motivation to drop the tank.

> On 13-May-2017, at 21:49, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Can these pipes be removed without dropping the gas tank? And can the SS
> pipes be installed as well that way? Engine and tranny are out, and I’m
> prepping for the conversion.
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> 
> The pipes in my ’85 are not rusty, but one of them is flattened for about 4”
> to an oval that’s ½” by 2”, rather than the 1 ½” original diameter. One
> surprise after another with these old vans.  A quick calculation says that’s
> about a 0.8 sq. in. area for coolant flow vs. the round 2.4 sq. in. area.
> Yikes. Never had an overheating issue, but with my Subaru conversion
> investment I’m going to junk these pipes.
> 
> 
> 
> What’s easiest to install, the two piece or full length pipes? I’m thinking
> the full length pipes are better without the extra hose connection, but I
> really don’t want to drop that tank (again). 
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> 
> Thanks!
> 
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> 
> Stuart
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