[Vwdiesel] Re: coolant hoses

[Kenneth E. Oldrid]

I've been using copper tubing in contact with the coolant system for a few years
now. I haven't seen any evidence of nasty chemical reactions yet. 
So you dropping a TD into an 87 vanagon? Sweet! What are you using for
bellhousings, engine mounts, oil pan, ect? Are you stripping a donor diesel
vanagon, using an aftermarket swap kit, or fabbing up your own parts? I want to
do this at some point.
There is actually an 87 TD vanagon on ebay right now if anyone's interested.

Ken

> I am currently doing an engine conversion.  A 1.6TD into an '87 vanagon.  
> Another conversion I have seen used copper plumbing fittings, and straight
> pipe 
> to fabricate the various hoses.  Is there any reason not too?  Chemical 
> reactions w/ coolant or other metals aluminum/cast iron?  Those hoses can be
> pricey 
> and I'd love to save the nickel.  Andrew
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