Date:         Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:52:50 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: coolant lines
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>On my 85 vanagon gl I have metal coolant pipes that run front to
>back etc. These pipes are very corroded and need replacing. Since
>the engine and tranny are out of the vehicle at the moment I thought
>this would be a good time to do this. My question is should I
>replace them with the original steel or could I replace with
>stainless steel? A much cheaper alternative is aluminium piping.
>napa sells both but aluminium is about one quarter the cost
>(about$25.00 Can). Any thoughts greatly appreciated Patrick 85westy
>Appin,Ont

Go stainless. Look in local scrap-dealers' yards... you might find
good stainless pipe cheap. I did... got enough for the coolant lines
and TWO six-into-1 exhausts for $34US...
--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut