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• Had our heads replaced (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 10:28:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...One of the exhaust pipes had to be replace due to a crack near one of the flanges on connecting to the head. I...
• Re: Beds, Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 10:22:08 PDT
  ...And yes, the exhaust fumes seem to be pretty oily (putting your hand in front of the pipe will get you a dalmation look...
• Re: oil pressure test guage?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:29:48 -0800
  ...The hose is about 3" from the side of the exhaust pipe, and should have no problem handling that amount of heat. You could...
• WBX removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 3 May 2003 19:44:18 -0700
  ...I dosed all the exhaust hardware with penetrating oil while the parts were still fairly hot, and pulled the oil plug and allowed the...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:33:38 -0400
  ...Looks > > > > like I'll have to shift the exhaust a little too (one of the pipes > now > > > > touches the metal below the rear bumber...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 21:22:53 -0500
  ...I made legs from plastic pipe I had left over from a project. > I used weatherstrip to seal the door and around the window...
• Mystery Machine
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  12 Jun 1996 09:51:37 -0700
  ...from dealer) runs around $35, and simply unscrews/screws into the exhaust pipe near the manifold. A single wire with a connector plugs it...
• Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Which brings us to the other end of the heater, the exhaust pipe. This pipe is bent in a 90 degree angle so that...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:58:49 -0400
  ...jim lahey' - Scott ) < > scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > >> the plastic pipes.. >> particularily at the front ends of them, near the radiator, are notorious >> for having...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...This keeps the exhaust gases hotter and helps to maintains a high exhaust gas velocity throughout the pipe. This allows the exhaust to have...
• BA6 Heater Information - long
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
  ...I'd suggest using a length of muffler pipe on the end of the >exhaust pipe so as to cool off the effluent as...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:05:20 -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...
• FS: '87 Syncro, '91 Standard
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:39:03 -0500
  ...them in.) Right front suspension stabilizer vertical link broken The Good: New AFM (B.D.) 01/03 Exhaust header pipes, wye and catalytic converter...
• Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 17:49:13 -0500
  ...insert into the top >of the tube that holds the front table leg/pipe. This insert would, I guess, >be some sort of rigid...
• That darn tranny ground strap
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 30 May 2010 10:25:01 -0400
  ...It does run really nice but had small exhaust leak at the number three pipe. He shows up with his son. I try and...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:39:00 -1000
  ...sometimes you can smell a-frz in the exhaust . Reading exhaust header pipe temps with an IR temp gun might reveal something .. or draw...
• Re: 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:14:05 -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...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:06:08 -0700
  ...so having the sensor in just one pipe might work ok. that's a lto of miles. How does the output read with a...
• Redline MTL... I dig it! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 12:17:31 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...But could not access the tranny drain plug due to the skid plate and the exhaust pipe nearby. Actually, at the front diff. fill...
• 83 Syncro Turbo Diesel Project- progress report, long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:08:41 -0700
  ...I have finished modifying the front suspension mounting areas, moved over the Syncro PS rack crossmember, moved over the PS pipes, moved over the...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:48:12 -0400
  ...turbovans.com <mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com>> wrote: >> >> the plastic pipes.. >> particularily at the front ends of them, near the radiator, are >> notorious for having...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 01:05:54 -0400
  ...a trim to the length of the steel pipes, fitting the plastic junction to the front side of the firewall, and a short adaptor...
• Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:57:25 -0600
  ...The smoke stack you see near the transmition is the exhaust for the heater. Hope this helps, George '85 Westfalia (with a BA6 heater)
• Re: Fwd: white clouds behind my van :-(
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 13:59:37 -0600
  ...happened, and the white clouds were > not coming out of the exhaust pipe. The engine did not get overheated before > I shut her down...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:10:46 -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: More Mr heater..Now Friday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:30:42 -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...
• Vanagon Engine Conversions at Litchfield Show
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 12:14:32 -0400
  ...The owner has a plan to change that but will wait for the pipes to rust out due to the cost of customer exhaust...
• Re: Van is down - help!
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:16:24 -0400
  ...I go to the engine bay, gas had come out of the exhaust pipe. All I hear now when I try to start is...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:22:42 -0700
  ...The exhaust pipe going into it read 470° and the OEM > muffler 180-200°. > > Raised the front a few inches and let things cool...
• Re: syncro rollover angle
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:41:32 -0700
  ...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: 2.1 hose price deal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 15:19:18 -0500
  ...an exhaust pipe and things got a little noisier. Thank my stars the engine was in the back and not up front. it would...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:49:09 -0800
  ...I've looked at a guy's tdi exhaust pipe and muffler set up .... and thought ..wow, that guy spent maybe an hour max...
• Re: Was running like crap....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:35:45 -0400
  ...The mechanic put in the new exhaust pipe, plugs, checked compression, checked fuel pressure (it was good) and did some other misc things. He...
• '87 Westy for Sale in PA, rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:53:31 -0400
  Hello All, The van is at the dealer in Lancaster PA for the new engine, clutch kit, and water pipe (front to rear--other...
• Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 23:40:06 -0700
  ...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: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Which brings us to the other end of the heater, the exhaust pipe. This pipe is bent in a 90 degree angle so that...
• RE: Kadrons
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 22:12:15 +1000 (EST)
  ...He worked out some way to run warm air from near his exhaust pipes, using standard VW ducting, back to the top of his...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:31:13 -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...
• Re: Fri. Generator rant.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 18:17:26 -0800
  ...LA!" now, my annual anti-generator rap is done...hit the starter > button and go outside by your exhaust pipe and enjoy your camping... >
• Re: Speaking of heater fans...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 17:58:11 EST
  ...Drawing air means that all air, including leaks and exhaust will be drawn from the rear through the heater pipes. Pushing air via a...
• go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
  ...I have replaced the short length of exhaust pipe distal to the muffler (twas rusted). Otherwise, exhaust system seems sound, including catalytic converter. BTW...
• 1991 Carat For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 03:30:11 -0500
  ...engine bay Two new small-diameter metal coolant pipes (left side) New alternator New exhaust (incuding SS Stebro muffler) (all except CAT) New water...
• Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 12:05:49 -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: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 19:43:35 -0700
  ...hoses from the engine and other parts rise up to that pipe .. from the top of the t-stat cover ( when the valve there...
• Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
  ...Heater Boxes, cables, flapper valves, ductwork. #2. * Heat shield above the muffler, exhaust crossover pipes or complete exhaust systems. #3. * Drivers side rear corner...
• FS: 1984 VW Westphalia Camper in Rochester NY - $9000
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:51:22 -0800
  ...new radiator, front shocks, and speedometer cable at 70,000 miles; both heads re-gasketed and front exhaust pipe at 84,000 miles; CV...
• Re: Parting out advice
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:37:52 -0500
  ...12) Exhaust crossover pipe. 13) Instrument cluster with black box / speedo cables. I haven't found any screaming need for much other than these...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 01:01:51 +0000
  ...do you folks have? > One idea is to remove the front exhaust pipes, disconnect the 278 hoses, > carefully cut away the existing thermo house...
• Re: � � � Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:52:27 +0100
  ...When parked up noticed oil dripping from underframe beneath exhaust cross pipe at front(ish) of engine and some more hot oil that was...
• Running Obad hot under load
  Historical mailing list - kazzpar007
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:05:01 -0400
  ...This evening on the way to the DMV, My oil line for the pressure gauge came untied an rubbed a hot exhaust pipe and...
• Re: '74 carburation expertise required
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 22:54:27 -0700
  ...I have >replaced the vacuum distributor with a 009 unit and have also installed an >extractor exhaust system, with straight pipes replacing the heater...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...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: Vented Plat Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 17:36:37 -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...
• 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long]
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 28 May 1996 23:13:10 -0700
  ...This entails removing two bolts that also fasten exhaust headers. Be sure to replace these with new exhaust-grade bolts and use anti-seize...
• Depressing weekend
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:34:53 -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: antifreeze leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:13:58 -0700
  ...rear or front heater core ....coolant can disappear that way...and not be readily apparent as an external leak. smell the exhaust ...see if...
• Re: More Mr heater..Now Friday
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 14:33:54 -0500
  ...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: Stinky Heat
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 14 May 2002 17:40:35 -0400
  ...I decided to cap the metal heater ducts where they would connect to the front of the accordian tubes. I went to Home Depot...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:08:01 -0700
  This is very true of ALL exhaust systems. Limit flexation and keep the strain off the mounting points. Heat cycling is what breaks them...
• Re:No Spark in digifant
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McCaig
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 19:18:40 -0300
  ...of the vehicle and not > less then the life of the exhaust pipes. Any advice or suggestions would be > welcome. > > Kevin McCaig > 86 double...