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• Re: black smoke pouring out exhaust?!?!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 15:36:04 -0500
  A good friend of mine traced billowing black smoke out the exhaust to a bad ground connection in the engine compartment. It took him...
• Vanagon sighting with strange exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 20:00:06 -0700
  Yesterday, I spotted an 83-85 Vanagon (two-tone blue) with a unique dual exhaust in the Palm Desert, CA region. Could this be...
• Re: 2.1 Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 20:26:36 -0500
  ...AB Lee Spear wrote: > Off # 1 cylinder my exhaust joins at the rear bracket. I have a crack on just > that part can I...
• Re: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 09:23:41 -0500
  I have not really looked at the exhaust to see how it is attached to the heads, but in Aviation Mechanic School, we were...
• Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:05:15 -0400
  ...You ever had a quickie-exhaust shop service your car? They weld everything. The MIG is the only tool they use other than a...
• update on Stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:50:54 -0700
  Talked to a Stebro rep today about the long-awaited, not-quite-ready-yet stainless steel exhaust for Vanagons. He said that they were...
• Re: lost exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 15:34:27 -0400
  ...To be sure, see the exhaust system pictures at Bus Depot's site http://www.busdepot.com/exhaust8.htm to compare to your system...
• Follow-up on bad exhaust experience
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:25:59 -0400
  I got a few different opinions on my recent bad exhaust experience, but I'd still like opinions on this specifically: I know that...
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  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 10:47:41 -0700
  Thanks for the exhaust info. At this point, I will keep things simple by using the RV 1.8 exhaust manifold that came with...
• Re: Good local mechanic worked on my 85
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 11 May 2010 19:06:40 -0500
  ...20 miles home. > > > > Patched with the nasty white exhaust paste wrapped with the high temp buck > > a > > foot exhaust wrap and then with steel...
• Re: Boy is she stinky!
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:56:07 -0700
  ...And, her exhaust tone >> sounds...wrong. >> >> Cat right? >> >> In before someone suggests removing it, I'm in California the government >> will send you to...
• Re: STATISTICS VANAGON (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:44:09 PDT
  ...I may have a lead on a cheap source of exhaust systems for our Vanagons. Near my dad's place in OH, is a...
• Exhaust gaskets on S&S
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 21:36:00 -0400
  Just a follow-up on the S&S Headers exhaust system installation I did and reported on a few months back. I just had...
• Re: whats the book time for installing a new exhaust OR...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 07:00:19 EDT
  ...I am about to purchase a new exhaust for the 1984 Vanagon named "Squeaky" and I was trying to figure out the book time...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 12:31:17 -0800
  V 2.0 of my exhaust lasted a fair while. Due to a lack of knowledge and skill at the time (of which I...
• FS: '80 Vanagon Stock Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 13:50:50 -0600
  Hi All, I am currently looking at an '80 Westy which has a *brand new* stock-style *aftermarket* exhaust system on it, with less...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 06:44:14 -0500
  Back in my days as an aircraft mechanic, brass nuts were used on exhaust studs because they do not seize on the stud after...
• exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 22:36:21 -0800
  After reviewing the 97 Archives and recent postings on exhaust systems, I am still left with a basic question for my 86 vanagon. So...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:00:19 -0400
  ...First, every day for two weeks, I squirted penetrating oil on each and ever exhaust stud (8 of them). Second, we removed the engine...
• Stainless Exhausts?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 12:55:33 -0700
  Hey Volks! Wasn't there a tread about a Canadian Company that was looking into manufacturing stainless exhaust systems for our Vanagons? What ever...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jul 2013 to 24 Jul 2013 - Special issue (#2013-328)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:24:10 -0700
  No experience with the Go Westy exhaust, but SS exhausts are prone to cracking. I had the Stebro unit on my 1.9 10...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:16:12 -0700
  hi temp exhaust paint is low tech, inexpensive, and easy. lately I like 'flame proof' .. it keeps the outside from rusting fairly well for...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Fri, 20 May 2005 09:09:24 -0700
  If Vanagon exhausts behave anything like motorcycle exhausts, be aware that wrapping may accelerate rust on your pipes. Not sure why, I'm pretty...
• Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:23:15 PST
  ...coated heads, sealing surface, exhaust system, pistons, exhaust valve radius, exhaust port. -Slight porting of the intake and exhaust ports -3 Angle valve job...
• Re: O2 sensor is a thermistor (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 1996 17:08:31 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-29 21:10:13 EDT, you write: >The principle of the oxygen sensor in the exhaust stream is...
• Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:33:24 -0800
  ...Nuts and bolts to use on exhaust So, while doing the head on my van (1990 2WD Westy), I was able to 'safely' remove...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:27:00 EDT
  ...Andy, see my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) webpage. >>>>>Yes my 86 Syncro is running again! I had reversed...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 22:46:31 -0800
  ...The exhaust does heat the exhaust tube, which radiates some heat into the van. Also, with the non-vented heater, you have to open...
• Re: exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 00:48:09 -0400
  ...exhaust leak > Hi All, > the problem that I thought was noisy lifters turned > out to be an exhaust leak...not too severe at this...
• Re: S&S Exhaust installation problem
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:30:18 -0400
  I just had an S&S full exhaust system (headers to tailpipe) installed last week by my mechanic with no problems. Looks and sounds...
• why pre-heat, explained was: Refrigerator Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:23:28 -0400
  ...When the exhaust pipe is cool, it can't exhaust very well, and it chokes. Think about the density of air for a moment...
• Re: Oops, was: Re: Exhaust struts
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 16 May 1999 11:51:35 -0700
  You're right about the exhaust system. I measure 10" with 1/2" slot at one end. Any ideas where to get a replacement...
• Re: Exhaust popping??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 21:58:24 -0400
  The exhaust pop is usually caused by an exhaust leak or loose/unsealed heads. perform a compression and leak-down test and check for...
• exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:39:40 -0800
  ...repair shop) installed the front driver side exhaust headers by welding the stud directly to the exhaust flange. I had previously assumed the hex...
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:50:48 -0400
  ...Exhaust pipes too close? PICS >> >> >> > Hi all. >> > >> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/exhaust >> > >> > In one image I could leave them touching, (contact area small) the...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 10:21:37 -0500
  ...The > > really good news is that this complete exhaust system (no catalytic convertor) > > is only $280. > > > Is an exhaust without a cat legal anywhere...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:08:25 -0500
  I'll check it out.! Thanks, John On 3/26/2012 4:23 PM, walkingboss wrote: > How to diagnosis stopped up exhaust, including catalytic...
• Stainless steel Exhaust sys. ?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 12:26:39 -0400
  ...making Stainless steel exhaust parts? Does anyone know if they came thru ? I need some parts soon! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72...
• ron's very good exhaust page
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 13:21:05 -0700
  http://www.busdepot.com/exhaust8.htm It would be nice to have the prices posted on the page or a link page like the...
• Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 11:03:00 -0700
  ...there any reason one is preferrable over the other for the exhaust system? How about stainless vs regular carbon steel for the bolts into...
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 1 May 2007 20:36:59 -0400
  Noise is a exhaust/intake design issue, not engine layout specific. Properly running, a WBXer with a stock exhaust is very quiet, as is...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:47:06 -0400
  SS nuts and bolts on exhaust will still have to be cut off after a short time due to galling. We did it once...
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  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:59:40 -0400
  ...A person on the samba (Bill) swore by his "toilet bowl" exhaust set up and said the exhaust never had any cracks. Having built...
• Re: Exhaust Mounting question PLEASE HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:24:33 -0700
  ...Don't forget that the exhaust studs go on the front of the drivers head, and the back of the passenger head - bolts are...
• Exhaust Replacement - Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 16:50:35 -0600
  ...I was poking through the archives and the general consensus was "OEM good" "Aftermarket bad" on the exhaust replacement subject. However - faced with a...
• Re: Exhaust Repair Bummer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 13:47:04 -0400
  ...I recently used a combination of stainless steel nuts, bolts & washers and anti-sieze compound when reassemblying my exhaust. Although won't be able...
• I'm thinking about buying Stinger Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:59:12 -0500
  I'm thinking about buying Stinger Exhaust. Thats it. I'm thinking about buying stinger exhaust for my 83 Air Cooled Westy. I don...
• Re: 1.9 exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:25:16 -0500
  I'm not sure how well stocked your tool box is, and what sort of shop equipment you have to tackle the exhaust system...
• Re: [NVC] 1930s Steam Cooker Uses Car Exhaust To Cook For Your Family
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:44:12 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: [NVC] 1930s Steam Cooker Uses Car Exhaust To Cook For Your Family http://gizmodo.com/381775/1930s-steam-cooker...
• Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:21:14 -0500
  ...My exhaust pipes have rusted to hell. One of my headers is broken all the way through, and I have a rust hole in...
• Re: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:20:42 -0400
  ...I assembled the exhaust system using a 5" exhaust clamp and a piece of 1.5" angle iron to solidly mount the catalytic converter...
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:12:13 EDT
  ...Jeff, may I suggest you have a look at my all Stainless Steel Exhaust System for your Vanagon > _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jul 2013 to 24 Jul 2013 - Special issue (#2013-328)
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:54:50 -0700
  ...exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine > >Dansk exhausts have always been like this, it's a design feature they built...
• exhaust gasket advice?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 17:12:17 EST
  Yo Vanagoneers, I just tried to repair an exhaust leak on my 89 between the cat and the muffler. Was going to use some...
• Re: small exhaust leak: which epoxy to use?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 16:26:29 -0500
  Pollard, Matthew wrote: > I have a small (1/8" diameter) exhaust leak; which epoxy do I use to patch > it? I don't have...
• Re: vanagon exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 22:04:30 -0800
  Stainless Exhaust has my YES vote too if the price were comparable with stock VW. Larry '86 Syncro Westy _______________________________________________________ EF0JPB1@mvs.cso.niu.edu...
• Re: Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:00:56 -0400
  At 05:42 PM 6/25/2011, Robert Stevens wrote: >Except for the fact that exhaust pipes ALWAYS rust from the inside >out, it...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust News
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 8 May 1998 20:47:45 -0500
  > Is Stainless steel suppose to last that much longer?? > Stainless Steel exhaust systems, if thick enough, will surely outlast most any vehicle. -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom Mark...
• Re: Exhaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - thowland
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 10:05:03 -0800
  ...Check out STEBRO Exhaust http://infoweb.magi.com/~andypet/index.html Their phone number is 1.888.878-2276. Their email address is stebro...
• Re: Exhaust system question (89 vanagon gl)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 11:32:07 -0500
  Oddly enough I used a dremel to get into places not easily reachable when cutting some of my exhaust bolts. I don't have...