A diesel at 25+mpg does not eliminate the desire for an 80l SA tank …. they are just difficult to find.

> On 13-May-2017, at 22:36, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> 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:
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>> 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.
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>> 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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