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Date:         Sat, 13 May 2017 17:49:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Steel coolant pipe removal?
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Can these pipes be removed without dropping the gas tank? And can the SS pipes be installed as well that way? Engine and tranny are out, and I’m prepping for the conversion.

The pipes in my ’85 are not rusty, but one of them is flattened for about 4” to an oval that’s ½” by 2”, rather than the 1 ½” original diameter. One surprise after another with these old vans. A quick calculation says that’s about a 0.8 sq. in. area for coolant flow vs. the round 2.4 sq. in. area. Yikes. Never had an overheating issue, but with my Subaru conversion investment I’m going to junk these pipes.

What’s easiest to install, the two piece or full length pipes? I’m thinking the full length pipes are better without the extra hose connection, but I really don’t want to drop that tank (again).

Thanks!

Stuart


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