heater tube alternatives

[casey79westfalia]

I need heat tubes on my type 4 that go from the fan to the heater boxes, I also need the tubes that go underneath the van. Any suggestions on alternatives to these tubes. I do not have time to order them cause I am leaving on monday on a trip and was wondering if anyone had done this.

[Bottomend]

Wish i could help but I'm in the same boat. 'cept i'm not needing them in 36 hours... Sounds like a trip to Home Schlepo might be worthwhile....

[pawesty]

heater tubes are less than $20.00 a piece, just by em new. bus depot sells em. i'd leave the link but i'm puter moron!! dave
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79 westy
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[c4nc1]

I used a aluminum tube I got from a Volvo shop. I bent it to shape and used a hose clam on the box side.

[JDawg]

Kind of late for me to post this if you're leaving tomorrow, but the flexible tubing that runs from the exaust manifold to the air cleaner of most carbureted 70's and up water cooled cars is the same material. Try a generic parts store (Auto Zone/Kragen/Pep Boys, etc.) and see if they can cross match the diameter. Since the length can be cut, it isn't critical as long as it isn't too short.

[pawesty]

wow sorry, just lettin him kmow about a good parts source. duct tape and foam????glad you're not my mechanic. lol just kidding, i should've read closer. good luck cause i'm freezin my junk off in pa already!!!!
cheers, dave
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79 westy
78 westy

purveyor of refurbed westies and parts!!! inquire within!

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[Bottomend]

I guess you could say I've "evolved" beyond the 'ol duct tape and clothes hanger.