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Subject:Re: rad hose vs. muffler pipe ?
From:Mike Catlin
Date:Sat, 28 Sep 1996 07:38:08 -0700 (PDT)

On Sat, 28 Sep 1996, Tim Smith wrote:

> shop I go, (called all FLAPS for hose that diam: NA)   Anyone see any
> corrosion/other probs using galvalume muffler pipe in stead of OEM or
> rubber? Reply ASAP, this will be a done deal by the end of the day.  many
> thanks, tim
> 

Tim,

I wasted two days trying to find a muffler shop that could bend that 
diameter.   Never did find one.  They work with larger pipe.  I ended up 
using Gates 1 1/4" heater hose.  Let me know if you need a Gates part number.

Mike <mjcatlin@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us>
'82 diesel