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Subject:Re: Alternate Radiators/Vanagon Conversions
From:Larry Hamm
Date:Wed, 1 Sep 1999 00:41:42 -0600

Walter Gomes wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> Kennedy's first conversion was for the automatic and apparently it seems
> a bit easier to do. (the auto trans. kit is somewhat cheaper than the
> manual $1040  vs. $1100) As for the radiator, they suggest plumbing with
> copper tubing and I've read about others using conduit.  I have not done
> either one but the conduit just sounds wonky and it seems the copper
> tubing could end up in an electrolytic conflict with the aluminum.

Kennedy recommends conduit, which works very well. BTDTx2
Copper is not recommended as it stress fractures easily in automotive
applications.
Larry

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