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• Warning - delayed mail
  Historical mailing list - NTMail
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 23:17:49 -0600
  ...The Mint Condition '87 Westie needs LOTZ of exhaust work.... >My trusted friend/mechanic says I need new header pipes, and he has been...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:50:02 -0700
  ...I'm really annoyed by the bad fit of the pipes. alistair On 2013-07-21, at 9:57 AM, David Beierl wrote: > At...
• Re: Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:26:57 -0400
  ...By adding the the coolant manifold on the right > side, the engine > compartment loop, and modifying the radiator pipes to fit, > you can also...
• Re: OIL LIGHT AND BUZZER/wire protection idea
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 20:37:46 -0500
  ...I needed about 3 feet to get it by all the hot pipes. NAPA claims outer silicone core is good to400+ and the fiberglass...
• Re: bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely? / It's Not the Rust, It's
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Mon, 3 May 2004 14:31:02 -0400
  ...Muffler & J-pipe by STEBRO, CAT by Emico, header > pipes by Dansk. Mileage is not the only determining factor. I think we > could drive...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 06:53:33 EDT
  ...I went in = with both header pipes, and the connector to the cat, as well as all the = hardware and gaskets. All were purchased...
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:13:10 -0700
  ...Usually the leak is at junction of the header pipes and the cast iron manifold. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil, filters, exhaust options. Motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:37:23 -0500
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also > > got a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and > > hoses...
• Re: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 26 May 2004 10:25:54 -0700
  ...I > have compared the Jopex and Leistrtitz pipes side by > side and the fit is > exactly the same. (This doesn't mean that it...
• Re: Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 16:40:53 -0400
  ...so I need to remove those > exhaust pipes right?? (is this why there is so much talk of SS headers??) > 2. I can leave...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:49:38 -0400
  ...The rest of the exhaust is > the stock pipes. > > I have a perfectly running 2.1, using Digifant. The cat *should* not make > any...
• General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:23:52 -0500
  ...Collector to Header Pipe N01024416 8x30 (13mm Hex) Bolt Qty 4 Collector to Collector Pipe Going to Cat N01036112 8x65 (13mm Hex) Bolt Qty...
• Re: Air cooled heater idea/questions
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 09:47:59 -0800
  ...If the copper pipes aren't kept in contact with the exhaust header, there > won't be much heat transfer. So you'd have...
• Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:58:23 -0400
  ...into header design and function more than most listees might. Too bad you didn't hear this sooner, but the secondary pipes (the two...
• Re: Friday: Tech Support
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 14:11:42 -0400
  ...it up against > the existing 20 year old tweaked and rusted header pipes and mounts on my > Vanagon, the flanges don't line up...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:26:09 -0600
  ...I'm really annoyed by the bad > fit of the pipes. > > alistair > > > On 2013-07-21, at 9:57 AM, David Beierl wrote: > >> At...
• Re: Exhaust manifold blown - rusted bolts...tips?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:26:16 -0700
  ...Of course, however, > > my exhaust, although replaced about 4 years ago is all rusty now and > > the bolts are basically parts of the pipes...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub (religion and political correctness)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:58:38 EST
  ...2 In 20k miles I have had no problems after I removed my imbalanced drive line which was cracking header pipes. (I'm about...
• Re: Waterpump and exhaust and rust - Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:23:52 -0800
  ...another trick .....for a bolt holding a header pipe onto a cylinder head - hit the top of the bolt hard, and sharply, many times...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:17:30 -0800
  There is a product called header wrap that is a fiberglass tape about 3/4 inch wide that you can wrap around the headers...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 16:00:02 -0600
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got > >> > > a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and > >> > > hoses...
• Re: Re rockin' new magnaflow - pn 12636
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:34:04 -0500
  ...Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:04:19 -0600 > >I had a magnaflow muffler custom fitted to header pipes in my AC'd >1776 in...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX-Thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:02 -0400
  ...to be drained from the overflow tank and engine compartment cooling pipes I used a 5-gallon tub to drain and catch coolant. The...
• Re: Sourcing parts for my '90 Automatic project.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:54:32 -0500
  ...the 1-2 pipe is the same as well. > > The headers and J pipes I will need though. > > > > Thanks! > > > > -Craig > > '85GL > > '90GL > > '87 Sunroof...
• loud metal clanking sound in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 09:52:21 -0700
  ...I thought that maybe an exhaust valve broke off and was rattling around in the exhaust pipes. Or, maybe a piece of catalytic convertor...
• More Power to the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:57:07 -0700
  ...will eventually crack, their pipes are thin, and the 4 to 1 collector is too short. The stock headers are bolted on solid to...
• Re: Exhausting Exaust
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:01:11 EST
  ...I also use stainless steel fasteners to secure the header pipes, but I prefer to use studs instead of capscrews (aka, bolts). I adjust...
• FS: '87 Syncro, '91 Standard
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:39:03 -0500
  ...New AFM (B.D.) 01/03 Exhaust header pipes, wye and catalytic converter replaced with new 5/02 Heads replaced (AMC from B.D...
• exhaust trick
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Jun 94 06:13:56 CDT
  ...Update on the vanagon diesel exhaust saga - i have the header pipe off - the tool that made this job nicer was a nut splitter...
• Various repair reportings
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:05 -0600
  ...The pipes were in pretty bad shape, so I opted to replace the whole thing, from header pipes to tail pipe. The result: much...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:30:39 -0700
  ...The other was an exhaust leak right at the flange where the two exhaust header pipes combine into one. This was about 4" from...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil cooler upgrade.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:54:46 -0500
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got >> > > a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and >> > > hoses...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:03:26 -0500
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got >>>>>> a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and >>>>>> hoses...
• Re: Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:31:49 -0800
  ...He also noted that the PM (previous mechanic) didn't put gaskets on the exhaust headers. He also said he'd not been able...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:40 -0400
  ...length of the pipe that connects to the "cat" from the header pipes, with a cut and slip joint. We put a Bung in...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:52:32 -0500
  ...The area where the two pipes merge in to the > large pipe > just before the O2 sensor area has the pipes folded in - it...
• Re: [T2] Re: Empi vs. Bugpack merged aftermarket exhaust for 77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:50:10 -0800
  ...only components that are no longer available, notably the header pipes and > j-pipes that go from the head to the heat exchangers. (The...
• Re: Swap update: Dasher Manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 11 May 1998 10:47:44 -0400
  ...I will be removing this smaller pipe and using a 2" pipe I purchased from Summit Racing and manufactured by Hooker Headers. It's...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:45:29 -0600
  ...I recently installed a S&S exhaust system with equal length header pipes, a small ugly muffler and my engine runs smoother, has more...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 10:01:26 -0500
  ...I have about 30K miles on this conversion without any problems except for some cracking of the KEP header pipe. My second conversion cost...
• FS 85 GL in New Jersey...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 16 May 2002 12:07:53 +0000
  ...New back half coolant pipes done with marine flexible exhaust hose. 7. New water pump and thermostat housing. 8. New temp II sender. 10...
• Re: extractor exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 10:50:51 -0800
  ...The first thing you should notice about an "extraction" exhaust is that the primary pipes (those coming from the head flanges to the collector...
• Latest Kennedy Engineered Products info (was: 88 Synchro Exhaust...)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 14:55:29 -0400
  ...instructions, exhaust header, miscellaneous coolant plumbing, motor mounts, heat shields, and instructions to modify the Subaru wiring harness. Options: Kennedy modifying your Subaru wiring...
• Re: Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 19:40:08 -0400
  ...By adding the the coolant manifold on the right >> side, the engine >> compartment loop, and modifying the radiator pipes to fit, >> you can also...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:04:11 -0500
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got >> > > a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and >> > > hoses...
• Re: Re rockin' new magnaflow - pn 12636
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:47:13 -0600
  ...Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:04:19 -0600 >> >> I had a magnaflow muffler custom fitted to header pipes in my AC'd >> 1776 in...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 14:08:53 -0800
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got >>>>>> a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and >>>>>> hoses...
• Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 07:51:52 EST
  ...throttle body, and replaced the exhaust system with ceramic coated stock pipes connected to a Dynamax Turbomax muffler. The muffler and cat will get...
• Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:46:46 -0800
  ...I get great results that way. > > There's a pic of some SVX headers on my sight that my welder guy does- he > does...
• ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 May 2013 20:17:22 -0700
  ...custom fabrication 34" 1.75 dia secondary pipes dumping into a 2.5" collector to a OBD II extra load universal cat to a...
• RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:23:34 PDT
  ...I have looked at the S&S headers and did not use them, pipes thin and inadequate bracing) -Monza Single tip resonator- exits the...
• Re: I-4 owner experrience
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 14 May 2013 23:52:26 -0400
  ...The original exhaust header broke and had > to > replaced do to no reinforcements on pipes also I have replaced two mufflers. > We > have 80k...
• Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:33:00 -0700
  ...Corrosion Proofs the Exhaust, It is a Thermal Barrier meaning that it keeps the heat inside your pipes and converter / muffler making your engine...
• Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 07:12:57 EDT
  ...The exhaust pipes have to be oiled as they cool, not when they are hot and it has to be applied several times. This...
• Re: Ceramic Coated Heads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 10:54:50 EDT
  ...The combustion chamber, piston tops, valve faces, exhaust valve radius, exhaust ports, header pipes, elbow, collector pipe and CAT. I wrapped the muffler in...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:57:18 -0800
  ...And a nice experiment - I am very big on shooting the temps of each exhaust header pipe with an IR Temp gun .. this tells...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:04 -0400
  ...coolant reservoir > timing belt & tensioner > windage tray > 6" of the exhaust header pipe from the donor > > '83 Diesel: > carrier bars > engine mounts > motor mounts...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:05:18 -0600
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got > >>>>>> a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and > >>>>>> hoses...
• Re: Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:30:45 -0500
  ...He also noted that the PM (previous mechanic) didn't put >gaskets on the exhaust headers. He also said he'd not been able...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:39:44 -0500
  ...Sometimes it can be deceiving because the header on the front, driver's side of the engine is that one with the header that...