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  • Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:46:06 -0500
    ...think that many folks upgrade the 2 long plastic pipes that run from > front to back with stainless steel or aluminum replacements. Then you...
  • Re: First timer needs advice...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 May 1997 09:11:08 -0700
    ...Ron said he had the front exhaust pipe from Dansk for a "reasonable" price of only $200! Reasonable only when compared with VW's...
  • Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:31:41 -0600
    ...The joint between the pipe and the Y > in front of it seemed to be leaking exhaust. Could this interfere with the > readings of...
  • Marrage Sale at the orphanage
    Historical mailing list - John Morris
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 02:24:13 -0800
    ...new engine, custom paint, new front end, good running truck. $5500 1954 Ford 60s style custom lake pipes, spinners, nosed and decked, great show...
  • Re: Success!
    Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
    Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:42:24 -0800
    ...The vanagon front heater works so awesomely well, its downright shameful to take it on a trip with it not working. Doug ----- Original Message...
  • Re: New Noise coming from under the body
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:49:22 -0700
    ...wheels, the front and back wheels to see if we heard > any noise, NOTHING, Quiet as a mouse. > > Checked the exhaust, we saw the...
  • 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:39:57 -0500
    ...from Radiator to tail pipe new OX sensor, exhaust header, muffler,intake seals,air filter tune up stuff. raised the rear end from sagging...
  • The saga continues -
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:31:39 -0500
    ...appears to be coming from the hose that goes from the front of the passenger side of the head to the plastic coolant manifold...
  • FW: Microbus Sighting----WOW !!
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:27:17 -0700
    ...in a Cherry Red Bus--slit > tail lights---one big oval exhaust pipe dead nuts ithe center of the > bumper--booking down the road...
  • Off list Dometic Solutions:
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 17 Aug 1998 09:15:32 -0700
    ...I heard that the measurement must be exact, but just you try to measure the pipes! The pipes twist and turn, and the exhaust...
  • Re: More Mr heater..Now Friday
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:08:23 -0800
    ...I bet you don't see that water vapour coming out of the tail pipe of your van when the van is warmed up...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:38:35 -0400
    ...The exhaust coming out the side of the van is definitely hotter > than before I did this. When it's running for a while...
  • Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:45:09 -0800
    ...Take off front table bracket and keep the screws safely. Go outside and take off the fridge exhaust and keep all the bolts and...
  • Re: cooling system hose clamps
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:01:51 -0700
    ...I suspect the leak may be at the > hose connection on the front of the right head. This connection is above > the exhaust outlet...
  • Re: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 11 Feb 2005 09:10:26 -0500
    ...The main water pipe from the head goes to the passenger side pipe >and the pump goes to the driver side pipe, I would...
  • Re: Auxilliary gas can
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 22 Jul 1999 09:14:18 -0400
    ...It > looks like the radiator fan exhausts through the area just above > the spare tire, so I was a little concerned the can might...
  • Re: Alternative Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:24:25 -0500
    Almost all of the heaters, Espar/Eberspacher, Webasto, Propex, draw combustion air from outside and exhaust routes outside. The combustion is sealed away from...
  • Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 11:50:10 -0700
    ...insert into the top of the tube that holds the front table leg/pipe. This insert would, I guess, be some sort of rigid...
  • Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 23:04:14 -0800
    ...68 VW CrewCab with 4 Pyrometer Gauges (one on each exhaust port pipe), Oil Temp Gauge, 4 Cylinder Temp Gauges (1 for each dedicated...
  • Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
    Historical mailing list - C B
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:28:08 -0700
    ...The front bolt can barely be accessed with a 10mm deep socket, preferably with the oil filter removed The rear bolt only fits a...
  • Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:30:40 -0400
    ...and saw water leaking like crazy from the pipes running to the front radiator. These pipes did not leak before, but they had caught...
  • Re: FW: Diesel Vanagon Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
    Thu, 20 May 1999 12:37:18 -0700
    ...8) poor exhaust work, restricted pipe size. 9) much mildew on inside roof. 10) dirty engine, not very well cared for. 11) no BAR...
  • SA report(Vanagon Info...good stuff!)Longish
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Fri, 12 Jun 1998 04:00:07 +0200
    ...They ran the exhaust FORWARD about 4 feet, attached the muffler to the left side of underbody, just below the front of the sliding...
  • Re: Substituting 1.9 with 2.1 would that end my bad luck streak???
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:56:39 -0400
    ...the hitting a boulder with my front passenger wheel. > > Recently, one of the big coolant plastic pipes let go and I replaced these with...
  • My Bluestar project.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:34:44 -0500
    ...I also have exhaust leaks where the pipes come together from the two sides and go into the siamesed section that joins the pipe...
  • Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
    Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
    Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
    ...Spezial info as to lower exhaust port bolt at cylinder no. 1. Front exhaust pipes typically are just not jigged up properly. 9 out...
  • Re: winterizing
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 6 Oct 2003 08:34:52 -0700
    ...tupperware bowl > and a bolt/wingnut.. > > same thing goes for your Exhaust pipe, mice CAN and will jump > into here, and it's a...
  • Re: exaust removal
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:36:10 -0700
    You are talking about the exhaust header of cylinder #1 and #3. This is the front header and is quite easy to remove without...
  • Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:06:42 -0700
    ...I convert that hose to >> metal >> pipe there, or at least cover it with flexible metal air tubing or >> something >> ... >> >> there' s more hoses...
  • Re: Success!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:49:09 -0600
    ...There is no way to use the rubber pipe adapter that Andrew uses with the original diesel tanks, you have to use a twist...
  • Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:02:19 -0500
    ...the Torque converter seal which conveniently leaks directly onto the front exhaust header pipe. I think John R. saw "gaskets and rings" in your...
  • Re: Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 15 Sep 1998 21:35:36 -0400
    ...exhaust and everything still attached. By adding the the coolant manifold on the right side, the engine compartment loop, and modifying the radiator pipes...
  • Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 15:06:46 -0600
    ...much much cheaper. > >I'm also curious about the labrinth of exhaust pipes under the SA bus which >seem to go forward from the...
  • Re: 84' Vanagon shuts down
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Tue, 21 Jan 1997 10:32:15 -0800
    ...Fit in the exhaust pipe perfect, didn't even use anti-seize or such. The little metal protector cover doesn't fit on it...
  • Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:46:45 -0800
    ...As you all know the mechanic had to take off the pulley wheels and some muffler & exhaust pipes to access the oil pump and...
  • Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:47:16 -1000
    ...turbovans.com <mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com>> wrote: > > the plastic pipes.. > particularily at the front ends of them, near the radiator, are > notorious for having...
  • syncro rollover angle
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:12:02 -0400
    ...If you design up something that will withstand the heat of the exhaust pipe without melting let me know. >nice right angle piece of...
  • Re: Speaking of cooling issues ...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:40:50 -0700
    ...the main coolant metal pipes and metal power steering pipes are very rusty. I'm a nut about rust , can you tell ? lol. Scott...
  • Re: Stripped threads in cylinder head, to fix?, now?, how?
    Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:57:49 -0700
    ...If you can, Remove exhaust pipe Remove tin drill and tap hole using plenty of tapping fluid so as to get 'perfect' threads. (Straight...
  • Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:14:52 -0700
    ...turbovans.com <mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com>> wrote: >> >> the plastic pipes.. >> particularily at the front ends of them, near the radiator, are >> notorious for having...
  • vanagons (all): recall info from NHTSA as of 05/06/94
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 15 May 94 01:29:03 CDT
    ...Heating; Heater Exhaust Pipe Vehicle Description: Vans equipped with auxiliary heaters Description of Defect: The auxiliary heater's exhaust pipe is mounted in a...
  • Re: Where can this wire be found?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 26 May 2011 15:42:11 -0700
    ...the left forward cylinder area ..cyl # 3. > > Between bell housing and exhaust pipe there .. > > you should see a single wire. > > Brown there I believe...
  • Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
    Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:21:43 -0700
    ...I also modified the "Y" pipe adapter to eliminate the horrible restriction that the "Y" pipe specific to the 1.9L motor has. I...
  • Re: jump seat mounting hardware
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 00:23:10 -0500
    ...I am located in DC/Northern VA. > Unfortunately, I do not have the tools or handiness necessary for welding, > drilling holes and mounting pipe...
  • Alternative Heaters
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:44:11 -0600
    ...Most of these types are for the purpose of heat when parked, as the Vanagon cab heaters in the front and rear do a...
  • Re: Exaust system replacement
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 4 Jun 2013 05:32:17 -0700
    ...other on the passenger side front. �The second one I got out with PB Blaster, heat and a pipe wrench. �The other eventually required...
  • Latest Kennedy Engineered Products info (was: 88 Synchro Exhaust...)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Jul 1996 14:55:29 -0400
    ...harness, add: $280; Front-filled radiator for air cooled van: add $300, you still supply most of the other coolant pipes. They currently do...
  • Re: How hot is your van? Get a IR Thermometer and find out...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:05:46 -0800
    ...in > > Mesa, AZ. > > > > > > I measured some around the engine compartment also. > > Exhaust pipe that had ceramic coatings were @350F. Places that had no > > coating...
  • Re: Vanagon fire
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:13:49 -0600
    ...Mine had strange gas explosions going out the exhaust and scorched odors. When the RV place did a quick check for me they said...
  • Re: � � � Help with diagnosis (please)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:39:28 EDT
    ...When parked up noticed oil dripping from underframe beneath exhaust cross > pipe at front(ish) of engine and some more hot oil that was...
  • Re: final drive cover leaking
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:18:23 -0700
    ...the final drive, occasionally, a little further back, the exhaust pipe bracket at the front of the engine is wet, as is the housing...
  • Carver P4 - Thoughts on installation
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:21:31 EDT
    ...front wall of the under-the-seat compartment appears to take the least room, since no room is taken up by the exhaust and...
  • I'm back and happy
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 08:00:03 -0500
    ...The left heater box (ah, the joys of air cooled cars!) has broke just before the exhaust flange. Both pipes are split all the...
  • Water pump replacement successful -- now to completely flush system -- how?
    Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
    Fri, 8 Jun 2001 22:00:22 -0700
    ...exhaust pipe at said location was welded in a skewed manner making that screw immobile. What I have been doing is jacking the front...
  • Re: Engine Swap (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 12:41:08 -0000
    ...pipes built to match it to the rest of the exhaust system. Fortunately, unlike the front-drive cars, you can build a rigid exhaust...
  • Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Luke
    Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:43:03 -0700
    ...but I'm pondering something as simple as a length of pipe slid over the remaining stub. And putting a bold right through it...
  • Re: Depressing weekend
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:17:53 -0700
    ...hot exhaust bellowing steam and smoke. I quickly ran to the van to ture it off. Upon inspection noticed that the H pipe for...
  • Re: Success!
    Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
    Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:00:54 -0800
    ...Huge mess, lots of coolant all over the hot exhaust system, plenty of anti freeze fumes for my liver to process. Not fun. Totally...
  • Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
    ...in front. '86 shift to 2.1l engine with Digifant ECU -- many detail changes in induction, cooling, engine control, exhaust. Mid-'85 front suspension...
  • Re: Coolant flow/air bleeding
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:22:17 -0800
    ...like the main pipes are clogged, ( but they're not actually ) ........that's what it looks like when you have exhaust gases getting into...