The npt fittings are brass.

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>From: 	Kirk D. Hilliard[SMTP:kdh5j@weyl.math.virginia.edu]
Sent: 	Wednesday, May 29, 1996 3:33 AM

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Subject:      Re: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long]

> This past weekend I purchased VDO gauges and senders to monitor the
> oil pressure and temperature on my '87 Vanagon syncro Westfalia.
> ...
> I think that some list members could benefit from what I learned. So
> here's a complete report, starting with the parts list:
> ...
> 2 1/8 npt fitting
> 1 1/8 npt T fitting
> 1 2" nipple w/ npt threads
> 4' 1/8 copper tubing
> roll of teflon pipe tape
> ...

Thanks for the report.

What material were the npt fittings made from?  Copper?

Kirk Hilliard