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Technical forums => Vanagon concerns => : martin January 31, 2010, 09:04:16 AM

: Coolant Pipe Replacement
: martin January 31, 2010, 09:04:16 AM

Worked on my van yesterday (82 Diesel) - realized that I need to change the coolant pipes sooner or later! I have one brand new plastic pipe that I am not 100% sure to use - any feedback?
Or is the best to go with the stainless steel ones, or will a new, traditional metal pipe (if available) last me another 30years???

Martin

: coolant pipe
: prez February 02, 2010, 01:31:43 PM

Check both the male, female connection-use a[prefer] new hose-perhaps trim the end of the plastic.

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: Vanagonjr February 04, 2010, 08:47:45 PM

I'd vote the stainless - i doubt that the steel metal ones will be a huge savings. My plastic ones were going, one was fine, and I picked up a used (free) one to replace the other.  Was glad not to spend for stainless, but if I hadn't found such a rare free find, I'd have stainless on the van now.

: Re: coolant pipe
: martin February 10, 2010, 07:26:33 AM

Thanks for the input - I decided to go with the stainless steel!

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: vegiDsl February 18, 2010, 12:54:45 PM

i put stainless on my 82 Diesel Westy. if you want a hand and aren't too far from CT let me know. i recomend the two piece pipes unless you can get your tank off easily

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: Vanagonjr February 20, 2010, 07:23:04 AM

I find removing the tank pretty easy. If you go that route, replace the tank vent lines while you are at it. I made a write up on drop/instal of the tank let me know if you need it.
John