[Vwdiesel] Re: coolant hoses

[Nate Wall]

PVC Pipe and fittings may be another option.

--Nate
--- Nate Wall <natewall1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I think the copper pipe and fittings are a great
> idea.
> Sweat soldering them, right? But I'd make sure I
> used
> a compatable coolant. The VW Phosphate Free coolant
> is
> specified because VW cooling systems have no brass.
> Not sure if the phosphates protect copper or the
> zinc.
> 
> Also, any transitions from the engine to the
> radiator
> and other items not attached to the engine should be
> made by a rubber coupling hose to brevent fracturing
> the pipes. Secure all pipes because of the high
> vibration levels.
> 
> --Nate
> --- Libbybapa at wmconnect.com wrote:
> > 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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