Date:         Thu, 14 May 2009 07:26:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Luke Bakken <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Luke Bakken <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
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On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 6:39 PM, John Reynolds <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote:
> I searched the archives and there are those who are happy with the GoWesty plastic coolant line repair kit.
> However, I still like to hear the pro's and con's vs stainless pipes (Other than cost).
>
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> I was set on the Go Westy kit, but I noticed that the brass pieces do not actually replace the metal insert,
> which is what I first thought the kit was doing.
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> GoWesty claims this kit is on every van they sell.  If I were spending $30K+ for a van or
> I had a syncro that I off-roaded, I personally would go with stainless pipes.

Hi John ... I was stuck with the same decision and just bought the
stainless pipes. I figured I've spent too much on my van to have
something like a plastic pipe fail :-)

But be sure to replace your heater hoses too!