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  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:08:25 -0800
    ...The general gist of these is shown here http://www.openthesis.org/documents/Dynamics-Study-Automobile-Exhaust-System-597672.html and some or all...
  • Re: Exhaust Extractors??
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Tue, 15 Nov 94 16:12:03 PST
    Harmon Seaver writes: > I'm looking for a exhaust system for my '73 1700 van. What I want is > the extractor type of headers...
  • Re: Stainless Steel exhaust
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Wed, 02 Nov 94 08:55:44 CST
    ...of a maker of an exhaust system for the vans (mine is a >'90 Syncro) that makes a system from stainless steel? I am...
  • Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:52:07 -0500
    ...Truthfully, I've never seen a coating of any kind perform this well on an exhaust system. I've had a stainless Techtonics system...
  • wasserboxer exhaust welding
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 29 Sep 1995 10:28:50 CST6CDT
    ...the $%@# exhuast system crack again, this time at the entrance to the converter. successfully welded for $15. so far, the exhaust has cracked and...
  • S&S Exhaust system, how bad????
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
    Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:09:03 -0500
    ...think about a new exhaust for this upcoming inspection. I currently have what I think is the S&S system, it surely isn't...
  • Re: Exhaust mainifolds
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 1 Jul 1997 07:56:54 -0400
    ...A complete original-style Vanagon exhaust system, from the heads all the way back to the tailpipe, is $299 for '83-85 or $469...
  • Re: Pressure cap problem?
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Fri, 25 May 2012 16:28:15 -0400
    I'm having the same problem, I think exhaust gases are getting in the cooling system in mine. You need to take your vehicle...
  • Re: Peanut oil on exhaust system?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:56:46 -0700
    ...Peanut oil on exhaust system? > > > > > >> How about slathering a new exhaust system with peanut oil, every time > >> you drive it, until a coating, not...
  • Re: wbx 6, should I?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:36:18 -0500
    ...t you have the exhaust modified to accept the $99 cat? The cat is US made, but the exhaust system is Danish, which certainly...
  • exhaust nuts
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Thu, 12 Aug 2004 06:20:24 -0400
    so a week or so ago i had the chance to take apart a 1.9 wasserboxer exhaust with the factory exhaust system on...
  • Exhaust solutions for inline convert
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 26 May 2012 14:22:06 -0700
    ...So besides Don Hanson (who's sent me a ton of pictures), who's had some success in building an exhaust system that didn...
  • Repost - 1980 Vanagon seats
    Historical mailing list - David B Rankin
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 08:27:06 -0500
    ...Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar = 96) Still looking for an exhaust system with Catalytic Converter before = inspection date (March 1...
  • Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:49:13 -0800
    ...Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter? Just got a new exhaust system and plan to hi-temp ceramic coat before installing. Does anyone know if you...
  • EGR Purpose in Life
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:06:08 -0500
    ...This is done through the Exhaust Gas Recircula= tion system, (EGR). The EGR system fills some of the cylinder space with= a small amount...
  • Re: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:28:22 -0700
    Neil, Are you going to add any bracing for that exhaust system? You really want to design that so there is NO flex in...
  • Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:41:52 -0400
    ...waste heat is going elsewhere besides into the >cooling system? I think the exhaust system gets pretty hot. D'OH! Uh well that's...
  • Re: Info needed re: Audi 5-cyl conversion certification in California
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:18:52 -0800
    ...to use a genuine Subaru SVX exhaust system until after the cat(s) which places the exhaust in the middle of the vehicle, then...
  • Re: To Copper Nut or Not?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:39:41 -0700
    ...The extra 1 mm makes a huge difference accessing the nuts with your wrench in the tight confounds of the exhaust system. http://www2...
  • Re: New Engine - No Power
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 28 Apr 2001 13:36:28 -0400
    ...The only way to run a Digi* system with an exhaust leak is to unplug the O2 sensor and let the system run open...
  • questions, comments
    Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 17:17:09 -0500
    ...I know when I replace motor I should replace entire exhaust system (needs it anyway) and radiator along with throttle body and all fuel...
  • Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 12 May 2008 18:29:44 -0700
    Congrats! It seems there's several options for exhaust. As for header exhaust systems, I have heard that some of the header systems that...
  • Re: Rebuilt engine project
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:23:56 -0700
    ...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
  • rust, nuts, and bolts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 31 Aug 1994 21:34:38 -0500 (CDT)
    Just tried to remove the old exhaust system from my 75 bus, but --as usual-- got stuck on trivial and not very exciting problems...
  • Exhaust Questions
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:01:36 -0700
    Mike, there are few things I hate more than exhaust work but I think that stock is preety good. Unless you have unlimited funds...
  • Re: S&S muffler installation - anybody got photos?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:18:47 -0500
    ...I would appreciate it if > another S&S exhaust system user could e-mail me some photos that show how > they installed their system...
  • Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:08:56 -0800
    ...I happen to have a couple of stock DV 1.6 NA exhaust systems that have a flex pipe in the header pipe, fwiw...
  • Mechanic needed in No. Va./DC Metro Area
    Historical mailing list - George Jetzon
    Fri, 4 Apr 2003 18:17:20 EST
    ...The exhaust system is in pretty bad shape and those exhaust manifold studs are very likely going to break when repair is attempted. The...
  • Re: New exhaust install
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:57:32 -0500
    ...New exhaust install My 89 Westy is in need of a new exhaust system. I'm thinking the whole thing. Has anyone installed one...
  • Re: Info needed re: Audi 5-cyl conversion certification in California
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:04:58 -0700
    ...Some SVX owners had to use a genuine Subaru SVX exhaust system until after the cat(s) which places the exhaust in the middle...
  • Re: Powder Coat ????? GO CERAMIC COAT
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 29 Jun 1999 19:22:55 PDT
    I had my entire exhaust system (started with a new 88 2.1L Digifant exhaust system), the cylinder head sealing surface (eliminates the head...
  • RE: performance exhaust systems
    Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
    Wed, 24 Aug 94 08:46:00 cdt
    I have used extractor systems on both my '68 Bug and '70 Bus. I had no problems running them on the Bug but only...
  • Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Wed, 29 Apr 1998 18:56:47 -0400
    ...Period. > >The stock muffler with it's straight through design is probably the LEAST >restrictive part of the exhaust system!\ Oh? I just looked...
  • Exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
    Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:10:57 -0700
    Hi All, Exhaust system job in progress! While I took apart the exhaust system (that baby was rough! � to say the least), I noticed...
  • Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:39:11 -0700
    ...All my exhaust systems have some wrap on them and have been sealed properly. No Rust at all. I have checked. When driving in...
  • Re: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:30:00 -0700
    ...For sure. > > > > I'll be bracing exhaust system from muffler to Driver and Pass. side > > of engine. Lot's of threaded holes on Driver...
  • Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 13 Feb 2005 07:33:55 -0800
    ...am I locking my exhaust system up for ever? I've used stainless on any parts of my exhaust that I've had to...
  • Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
    Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:20:06 -0500
    ...This will insure it's the > last time you have to have your > system replaced. The labour to change an exhaust system on a...
  • Re: repair gas tank--Busdepot.com
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:10:23 -0400
    ...If you read it, you will see that NOT ONE PERSON who bought an exhaust system from me claimed that it did not fit...
  • 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
    ...over-the-rear-axe Volvo exhaust pipes from > the aftermarket, and use those to build up my exhaust systems, sometimes I > can make then...
  • Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:50:52 -0700
    ...the archives here and > in the Subie swap forums. > > All my exhaust systems have some wrap on them and have been sealed > properly. > No...
  • DynoMax exhaust part number
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 2 Jul 1999 14:20:16 PDT
    ...A-1 Performance 45 Years Experience in Muffler & Exhaust Systems 11510 Old Katy Road - Houston, TX 77043 Toll Free: 1-888-996-0303 Pricing...
  • Re: "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 08:32:02 -0800
    > > > EGT systems on small aircraft consist of probes that are mounted by > drilling a hole in each exhaust stack just a couple of inches...
  • Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Dec 1999 17:16:18 EST
    I have run across a company in Germany that makes a Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust system for the 2.1l Waterboxer. The system has...
  • Re: Exhaust System- EGR filter on 82 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 May 1995 09:56:31 -0500
    ...The entire exhaust system on my '81 Westy is kaput and it's unbelievably expensive to replace. VW doesn't even make the crossover...
  • Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:05:12 -0700
    ...This ensures that the right head is well grounded, since it is grounded through the stud nuts and exhaust system normally. The stud nuts...
  • Re: Help!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:56:43 -0500
    ...An alarming condition upon looking under the >engine is gas dripping out of one of the joints in the exhaust system, >left side. Checked...
  • What's the best brand of muffler for minimizing noise?
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 22:32:03 -0800
    I need a new exhaust system for my '90 Westy Multivan. Minimum engine noise is my priority. Any recommendations? Ken
  • Re: Mark Stephens six-stud system
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 17:37:28 PDT
    ...Change to a distributor-less ignition system > Better exhaust system(I had a porsche Bursch Racing exhaust modified to fit > on my 73). > Red...
  • Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:28:52 -0400
    ...Harmonic vibration is reduced because the exhaust system more flexible.
  • Re: Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Sun, 8 Aug 1999 22:27:52 -0400
    ...Exhaust > All > > Does anyone know the best/cheapest place to get an exhaust for an 84 > Vanagon? > > Many Thanks > John > > > _______________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email and...
  • Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:07:33 -0700
    ...idea what the > retail cost of a new exhaust system would be? > > > >> 85 vanagon with exhaust leak at the junction between the two header...
  • Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:49:30 -0400
    ...he gets a nice low rumble. >>I've gone through the entire exhaust system and verified that everything is >>nice and tight. >> >>What mal...
  • Re: exhausting search
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 9 Jul 1999 19:29:48 -0400
    > Well, our '85 Westy came THIS CLOSE () to passing Missouri inspection. > However, it seems we need a new exhaust system which is not available...
  • Re: '80 ac vangon exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:55:11 -0500
    ...Wednesday, April 20, 2005 3:37 PM Subject: '80 ac vangon exhaust Has anyone ordered this exhaust from BD recently? Does it come with...
  • Re: Rebuilt engine project
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:40:04 -0400
    ...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
  • Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:29:14 -0600
    ...On 03/09/2015 11:27 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Why weld on the exhaust system? For a stock style system the pipes can...
  • 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
    Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
    Mon, 4 Apr 2016 10:14:52 -0400
    I just had my mechanic install the GW SS complete exhaust system on my 2.1 Syncro. He said everything was great except he...
  • Re: Muffler Source?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:38:46 EDT
    ...will last FOREVER ! Please see my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) webpage for complete details. 5% discount for List...
  • Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 9 Nov 2010 20:18:12 -0800
    ...exhaust gas into coolant system On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > Have an exhaust gas...