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redwinegeek Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject: Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes |
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Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes
I don’t know what happened to the thread I initiated early in January about fixing the plastic coolant pipes that run the length of the Vanagon between the engine and the radiator.
I promised to update the list on how it went.
I chose to purchase the Stainless Steel coolant pipes from Terry Kay. It took quite a while to obtain them but Terry was honest on the costs and time line.
On 1-12-06 I mailed him a check from Eugene, OR.
1-18-06 he emailed me to say he received the check and would start on manufacturing the pipes the next weekend with expected shipping date of the end of the week after.
1-27-06 he emailed me to inform me that they were on the way and gave me a FedEx tracking number.
2-2-06 I received the pipes in good condition.
2-3-06 I had the pipes installed. 4hrs labor including cooling system flush and bleed.
Note: I got the two-piece pipes. This made the install much easier the mechanic said, because he didn’t have to drop the fuel tank.
Gerry
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thecaptian Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2006 Posts: 65
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:38 am Post subject: |
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what are some of the benefits you noticed from the pipes? like lower engine temp? _________________ '91 Vanagon Carat |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15119 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:30 am Post subject: |
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the main and primary benefit is that you'll NEVER have to replace the line again..
for those of us rebuilding/restoring a westy or syncro in the salt belt it's a major peace of mind.
also in all actuality it's resonably priced, though a set could be more then some of us paid for our vans or parts vans..
I know thats what i'll be using on my syncro camper conversion restoration.. |
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redwinegeek Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:34 am Post subject: |
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I haven't driven it enough to notice temp's yet. Had to add 1.5 L of distilled water yesterday. It may have not been totally bled. Time will tell. |
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mike boland Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 158
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes |
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redwinegeek wrote: |
Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes
I don’t know what happened to the thread I initiated early in January about fixing the plastic coolant pipes that run the length of the Vanagon between the engine and the radiator |
They deleted the thread because of the nasty coments Terry Kay made of any one who doesn't agree with him. I plan to getstainless pipe myself either from Bus Depot or make them myself. I wouldn't have anything to do with Terry Kay. He was banned from Vanagon list because of his attitude and personal attacks on other members
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes |
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mike boland wrote: |
They deleted the thread because of the nasty coments Terry Kay made of any one who doesn't agree with him. I plan to getstainless pipe myself either from Bus Depot or make them myself. I wouldn't have anything to do with Terry Kay. He was banned from Vanagon list because of his attitude and personal attacks on other members
Mike |
It got deleated because of your nasty comments, so lay off or it will happen again. _________________ My Art:
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mike boland Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 158
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes |
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mightyart wrote: |
mike boland wrote: |
They deleted the thread because of the nasty coments Terry Kay made of any one who doesn't agree with him. I plan to getstainless pipe myself either from Bus Depot or make them myself. I wouldn't have anything to do with Terry Kay. He was banned from Vanagon list because of his attitude and personal attacks on other members
Mike |
It got deleated because of your nasty comments, so lay off or it will happen again. |
I didn't make any nasty coments. ok end of subject I'm off my soap box... |
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Phil G Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2005 Posts: 331
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hi there MIGHTYART,
Long time no speaky there. I Read the comments here and appreciate the clarifications. I wasn't around for the original post mentioned but having an interest in eventually replacing my coolant pipes, I do have an interest in available options. Being a blue-water boat guy, It's a given that stainless and aluminum don't play well together, though there are worse metals to combine in a conductive liquid such as aluminum and iron, or aluminum and bronze. What I guess I'm asking you since you have first-hand exposure to a previous post involving the supplier and a bit of bad blood, is your opinion on the issue of Terry Kay's integrity. If I end up having to go that route, I would feel rather stupid reliving the experience I had with the second- level Bus Depot guys when there are warnings out there. I'm a big boy when it comes to engineering decisions, but business decisions are best made with informed consent. Is it your read there was an issue between Mr. Kay and a forum visitor over opinions in that post? , or was the issue over a problematic transaction?
Thanks for further clarification, and I hope you are doing well my friend.
PS I see you changed you brand from GWB to Polar Bears . . thinking about drilling in the Arctic?
Best Regards,
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mike boland Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 158
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Phil G wrote: |
Hi there MIGHTYART,
Long time no speaky there. I Read the comments here and appreciate the clarifications. I wasn't around for the original post mentioned but having an interest in eventually replacing my coolant pipes, I do have an interest in available options. Being a blue-water boat guy, It's a given that stainless and aluminum don't play well together, though there are worse metals to combine in a conductive liquid such as aluminum and iron, or aluminum and bronze. What I guess I'm asking you since you have first-hand exposure to a previous post involving the supplier and a bit of bad blood, is your opinion on the issue of Terry Kay's integrity. If I end up having to go that route, I would feel rather stupid reliving the experience I had with the second- level Bus Depot guys when there are warnings out there. I'm a big boy when it comes to engineering decisions, but business decisions are best made with informed consent. Is it your read there was an issue between Mr. Kay and a forum visitor over opinions in that post? , or was the issue over a problematic transaction?
Thanks for further clarification, and I hope you are doing well my friend.
PS I see you changed you brand from GWB to Polar Bears . . thinking about drilling in the Arctic?
Best Regards,
Phil G |
Phil
Terry Kay claims his pipes are better, Bus Depot are not as good as his, etc. etc. they copied his ideas etc. that's what it was about...
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't delete the forementioned post, I'm just the little moderator, so I went back and read through it, it was just one person bad mouthing.
and reading through Terry Kays posts he seemed to be just defending himself. I know of his website but have never ordered from him myself,
but from what other people have said, plus what redwinegeek said about his experiance I would give him a shot. _________________ My Art:
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Phil G Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2005 Posts: 331
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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Mail reveived from Mike B:
Terry Kay got all nasty just because we didn't agree with him he claimed his pipes were better and that bus depot copied him etc etc..
Terry kay well known on gerry.vanagon.com mail list he gets into fights / nasty arguements with everyone which why they banned him from list...
yes might be why VW changed from Steel to Plastic pipers? Alum / stainless don't play well together... got to think about that..
Mike
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Thanks Mike, and please do not be offended, but I had addressed my questions to Mightyart and I'm unable to place any practical value on your comments since I have no experience communicating with you nor can I discover your interests in the matter. I have posted this message and my response on the forum so everyone is on the same page here. I prefer that eveyone stay 'public' with their comments.
Thanks Again,
Phil |
Thanks for your imput Mightyart.
Regards, Phil |
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know why the guy is so unhappy, but I'm guessing it's not from just a bad order.
The thread that got deleted had some good info in it, kind of sucks that it got ruined. _________________ My Art:
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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mike boland wrote: |
Phil G wrote: |
Hi there MIGHTYART,
Long time no speaky there. I Read the comments here and appreciate the clarifications. I wasn't around for the original post mentioned but having an interest in eventually replacing my coolant pipes, I do have an interest in available options. Being a blue-water boat guy, It's a given that stainless and aluminum don't play well together, though there are worse metals to combine in a conductive liquid such as aluminum and iron, or aluminum and bronze. What I guess I'm asking you since you have first-hand exposure to a previous post involving the supplier and a bit of bad blood, is your opinion on the issue of Terry Kay's integrity. If I end up having to go that route, I would feel rather stupid reliving the experience I had with the second- level Bus Depot guys when there are warnings out there. I'm a big boy when it comes to engineering decisions, but business decisions are best made with informed consent. Is it your read there was an issue between Mr. Kay and a forum visitor over opinions in that post? , or was the issue over a problematic transaction?
Thanks for further clarification, and I hope you are doing well my friend.
PS I see you changed you brand from GWB to Polar Bears . . thinking about drilling in the Arctic?
Best Regards,
Phil G |
Phil
Terry Kay claims his pipes are better, Bus Depot are not as good as his, etc. etc. they copied his ideas etc. that's what it was about...
Mike |
Have you EVER ordered from him? _________________ My Art:
http://www.instagram.com/flynn8552/ |
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buspor63 Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2005 Posts: 1179 Location: Knoxville,TN Where America stops for gas
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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In a nut shell, up to late '84 Vanagons had metal coolant lines that rust out. Then till late '85 they had 1.5 inch "never rust" plastic pipes. Sometime after '86 they went to 2 inch "never rust" plastic pipes. The reality is that they all look like these.
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Phil G Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2005 Posts: 331
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Buspor63, I'm fully aware of the problems with OEM pipes - no education needed there, was just wondering about the SS source originally mentioned. Great photo though!
At the risk of tweaking devotees of Bus Depot, I would have to side with an unknown vs. Bus Depot in any debate until I personally had a problem with that unknown person or company. This is because my first, one, and only experience with Bus Depot was nether pleasant nor productive. On the other hand, at least there's justice in spending habits.
In the last few months I've now spent about $2,000 at GoWesty, another $1000 at Commonwealth VW (dealer), and local shops got another $1800 - and I'm just getting started . . . . . Bus Depot gets $0.0
By the way, that OE VW site looked interesting . . any glaring skeletons in that closet? They seem to carry a number of dealer items for about the same price I pay at the dealer with my 20% discount. I noticed they had all the window felts, scrapers, seals and bright trim I just got. They might be a good alternate when the dealer's out of stock. |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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buspor63 wrote: |
In a nut shell, up to late '84 Vanagons had metal coolant lines that rust out. Then till late '85 they had 1.5 inch "never rust" plastic pipes. |
You sure? Seems my early 85 has steel lines. I will look again, but I am pretty sure my 85 has steel lines. I think my late 85 parts van had steel too (RIP.) _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Phil G wrote: |
another $1000 at Commonwealth VW (dealer. |
Phil, I go to Circle and get a hell of a deal from them. BUT, most common Vanagon parts can be gotten from the wholesalers. I think I only spent like a couple of hundred at the dealer on mine. The rest has come via wholesale places. NOT the common Vanagon suppliers frequently mentioned here. The parts are out there, you just have to find the right place to buy them. _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently) |
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Wellington Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2004 Posts: 1880 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:00 am Post subject: |
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I have bought from Terry and was pleased. |
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buspor63 Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2005 Posts: 1179 Location: Knoxville,TN Where America stops for gas
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: |
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Walt,
Somewhere along '85, they went to plastic. My '85 runner and the '85 shredder both have plastic. I was just trying to generalize, ya know, in a nut shell. |
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