Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:39:47 -0500
Reply-To:     Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stainless Steel coolant lines
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I've got a syncro and I see both venders have them. The only thing I
want to check is if you pipes were cut when the subie engine was
installed at small cars. If so Terry would be a better choice because
he's making them to size.

JFF

On Feb 12, 2008, at 1:10 PM, Mark Drillock wrote:

Be aware that 2wd models need 1 of 3 possible pipe sets depending on
your year/model. The Bus Depot store knows this but the VolksCafe site
lists only 1. Perhaps they ask specific questions and ship different
pipes as needed but their site does not reflect this.

The original metal pipes are a smaller outer diameter than the later
plastic pipes. If you replace them with new pipes meant as replacements
for the plastic ones your smaller rubber hoses won't fit. Also the 85
plastic pipes are longer than 86+ plastic pipes so stainless replacement
pipes need to be made the right length as well as the right diameter.

Mark

Joe Federici wrote:
> Just wondering if any of the list members with Subaru conversion have
> used either the volks cafe or Bus Depot stainless steel coolant
> lines. I don't see any issues but thought I'd ask before buying. The
> two venders seem to be selling the same thing. Volks cafe includes
> the hose clamps but charges a bit more.
>
> thanks in advance
>
> JFF
>