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Title: J Pipes
Post by: 66-Ghia on January 27, 2009, 06:04:52 PM
Since I have "J" pipes on my Ghia and 71 Bus I should close up the ends of the pipes
that came from the ex heater boxes, as I am not going to use them for heat.
I don't want field mice getting there.  fig2    IS THAT RIGHT?
Thanks for any help.
Bud
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: 66-Ghia on January 27, 2009, 10:32:07 PM
 Thanks-- BONO    BO**
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on January 27, 2009, 10:41:15 PM
You can fill 'em with "Great Stuff" expanding foam, Bud. If you spray 'em with a little WD40 first it makes it removable incase Global Warming is a hoax and Jake wants to hook 'em back up! (http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/rotfl3.gif)
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: 66-Ghia on January 27, 2009, 11:51:47 PM
Thanks Shawn- Jake will get the Ghia when he is 15, he is now 11
Eddie,  our other grandson is now 14,  OH BOY he wants the bus (him first after me  ;D)
Your idea sounds like a plan.
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: 6T5 square on January 28, 2009, 06:20:46 AM
If you go crazy with the foam, your asking for trouble. Just seal them with either an expandable plug (available in the plumbing section at any hardware store) or I use aluminum tape to close mine. It also helps with cooling.
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: njgt-1 on January 28, 2009, 12:58:44 PM
QuoteJust seal them with either an expandable plug (available in the plumbing section at any hardware store)

If you have trouble finding them try a "replacement freeze out plug". They come in different sizes and are made to replace freeze out plugs on water pumper engines. They have a rubber plug that expands and should work OK.
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: 66-Ghia on January 28, 2009, 03:38:12 PM
 Thanks guys I have the boiler plugs in my engine air outtake, but I didn't know they made them big enough for the "heat" tube
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: 66-Ghia on January 28, 2009, 03:41:41 PM
John: How will that help with the cooling?
Title: Re: J Pipes
Post by: 6T5 square on January 28, 2009, 04:21:12 PM
Sorry Bud. I've got type 3's on my brain. If you look at this picture of my motor you'll see silver metal tape on the two outside fan intakes. On type 3's they have to be connected or blocked off so your motor doesn't overheat.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/416922.jpg