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• Fw: Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 22:57:26 -0400
  ...Converter and muffler instalation > Fellows and Fellaws: > > I just received a Cat converter and muffler for my '84 Westfalia from > BusDepot.com (thanks to...
• diesel idle
  Historical mailing list - David Moyal
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:50:20 -0800
  ...my local muffler guy did a nice clean job putting in a thru-flow muffler. Because he couldn't get one 25" long (like...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:07:27 -0800
  ...reducing the noise ssuppression factor. > I have nothing against baffle type mufflers. > I do use a glass pack after a diesel turbo though ...seems...
• Re: Installing New CAT
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:27:18 -0400
  >> "(Murphy's 405th law states that my engine will now blow up since I just bought a new cat and muffler.)" The good news...
• need welder in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 09:02:02 -0700
  Hey, I need to find a welder to attach some brackets to a stainless steel muffler (Stebro). Anyone have a recommendation for someone that...
• Re: Muffler Replaced
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 07:53:02 EDT
  In a message dated 8/11/00 9:30:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Muffler Replaced >> Gregg, I would...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:05:59 -0400
  ...I have seen the same kind of premature failures on the OE mufflers where people install them and leave out the mounting brackets (they...
• FW: Diesel exhaust system on 84 1.9 l
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 23:24:21 -0400
  ...There is no way to hang > > the STEBRO muffler in its current configuration. You will have to send > back > your muffler and we will...
• Re: NOW - Stainless Steel Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:20:30 -0700
  Although I liked the Ernst mufflers, their pipes weren't much better than Dansk. I brought in 50 sets of Ernst pipes a couple...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 14:54:07 -0800
  ...Still noisy? 4.) Go to Midas for the muffler. Insist on just the muffler and tailpipe. By this point, you KNOW your stuff ahead...
• 6cyl Vanagon Update
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 12:39:25 EST
  ...In a sense the bigger breakthru is using the stock Porsche muffler. This time I hung the engine about 2.5 inches lower, at...
• Repairing Heat Exchanger '81 Van?
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 11:13:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...other way of attaching the muffler to the pipe? Or, if I cut this bit off, could a muffler shop put a new "bell...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 07:36:54 -0700
  I have a stainless muffler and HPC ceramic-coated pipes. They looked great when new but if you don't keep them clean they...
• Re: [Re: Fw: Needle bearing question]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:45:51 MDT
  what the heck it a muffler bearing? maybe that the low raddle I hear near the back of my van.. anyone else?? John Tomljenovic...
• New muffler and stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 17:16:11 -0400
  I expect I will need a new muffler soon. Assuming they do good work, why shouldn't I use a place like Midas. There...
• Parts supplier on West coast
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:04:33 -0700
  ...Catalytic converter and muffler, how do they join? I have the three-bolt flange on one side, just not on the muffler side. The...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 10:45:06 -0700
  Rich, instead of going with the stock muffler, have you considered a high flow muffler? After reading about Goldibox and especially Robert Lilley's...
• Re: Catalytic converter and muffler, how do they join?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:53:07 -0400
  ...There is no flange on that side to > mount the Borsal cat. > What do I do now? Do I need a new muffler too...
• Re: Installing New CAT
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:53:45 -0700
  "(Murphy's 405th law states that my engine will now blow up since I just bought a new cat and muffler.)" The good news...
• stebro muffler
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:02:51 -0500
  Hi all, I bought a stainless steel muffler from Stebro and I want to report to the List my first impressions. I am impressed...
• Re: Bus Muffler to AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Samuel
  Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:21:26 -0400
  ...My engine was missing the EGR setup but given the opportunity I would suggest buying the muffler that comes with the EGR connection and...
• WTB: 2.1 Muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:28:12 -0500
  Hi all, I'm in need of a good 2.1 Muffler Support Bracket. Right or Left doesn't matter as I'm using...
• Re: Muffler Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 2 May 2002 21:33:51 -0400
  I used a couple of coat hangers twisted around my 84's muffler to hold it tight to its supports for many thousands of...
• Stainless turbo or Baffled Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:59:10 -0600
  ...Stainless muffler system. Do you think I should order the turbo system he offer's or just go with the stock baffled muffer. I...
• Re: Muffler Bracket Needed
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 09:33:07 -0500
  ...It holds the muffler quite tightly. Before I came up with this idea, I used a couple of giant hose clamps to strap the...
• Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 15:49:39 GMT
  Hello All, I am taking my '87 Westy in to get a new muffler/ exhaust system tomorrow. while talking to the guy @ the shop...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:59:00 -0800
  Hi Neil, 'usually' ...the catis mounted to the upstream side of the muffler.. and the whole works, cat , muff, and tail pipe go across...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replaceme
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:30:17 EDT
  ...This includes all the mounting hardware in stainless steel, doughnut gasket for the connection to the CAT, an integral stainless steel muffler hanger that...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 00:44:12 -0700
  ...Unfortunately you have now learned the difference between a mechanic, and a muffler shop artist. Muffler shops do a sort of freeform art that...
• Can I drive my EV? RE: Brakes completely died. Hijacking my own thread. NVC
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:11:54 -0400
  On top of my '83 having it's mishap today my '03 EV MV is awaiting for 2 new mufflers special order so it...
• Re: '84 Vanagon and Midas Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:47:23 -0700
  Westy's & Midas About 7 years ago I got a catalytic converter (OK, it's not a muffler, but it's close) at Midas...
• Re: exhaust quality questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 23:02:08 -0600
  ...After > three > tries, with S&S mufflers, I went to a stock muffler. > > John > > ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9...
• Exhaust Hardware for '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:12:30 -0500
  I am planning to install a new muffler and tailpipe on my '85 Westy tonight. The muffler strap is in reuseable condition, but I...
• Re: Paint job pricing-Doing the exhaust right!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:19:49 -0500
  ...The muffler was installed new along with the CAT. The input pipe and flange on the muffler is what broke off. The fralnge support...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:38:00 EDT
  ...My NEW Stainless Steel Muffler will fit both 1.9 and 2.1 engined Vanagons. I also have a replacement 1.9 muffler support...
• Muffler & pipe patches
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Wed, 24 Jul 96 17:57:22 -0500
  I've had some on-going diologue with several listees concerning my muffler system. Basically my situation is this: I've got a broken...
• Re: update on Stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:37:45 -0700
  ari, my 91 syncro has 53k on it and the muffler and tailpipe are both shot and need replacing. actually, the muffler could probably...
• Subject: Re: STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:17:12 -0400
  ...Last year I made a routine replacement of my worn out muffler. There has not been even so much as a hint of bucking...
• Loss of Power and the CAT
  Historical mailing list - Waldron, Evans
  Thu, 20 May 2004 09:53:35 -0400
  ...This week I noticed that the muffler strap was broken and eventually had to remove the muffler to get at it. When I did...
• Re: Square EGR Canisters - Repair
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:00:42 -0700
  ...sand them down and apply more Fiberglas and muffler sealer. > Then bake them again. > The muffler seal is about the same color as the...
• 2 exhaust install questions on 1986 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 12:12:00 -0400
  1.) what is the size of the bolts that hold the flexible muffler straps to the muffler brackets? Doesn't seem to be M8X1...
• Re: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Liasse
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:06:19 -0500
  ...Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual >Hi all! >When I purchased my 87 Syncro Westy, the last owner had a new muffler system...
• Re: Meineke Brake Job
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:53:50 -0700
  ...I backed the muffler into the lip, which had never happened before, and shoved the muffler back 8" or so. What a way to...
• Re: 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 16:43:50 -0700
  So I removed the muffler. When I shake it, I hear what sounds like sand inside it but next to nothing came out. I...
• Re: Muffler upgrade info request
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:29:50 -1000
  ...The 2.1 muffler is both longer and larger diameter than the 1.9 muffler. I assume that aids in flow and reduces back...
• Re: New muffler and stuff...
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 17:04:20 -0400
  >I expect I will need a new muffler soon. Assuming they do good work, why >shouldn't I use a place like Midas. There...
• Re: Looking for QUIET air cooled 2liter muffler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:08:30 -0400
  ...I purchased a bugpack > muffler for it that bolts on the header via a triangular flange. This > muffler is not quiet at all!!!! > > Does...
• Re: Very dented muffler AND Recycled Packing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 10:30:32 -0800
  As long as the muffler is not flattened to the point you can't get the strap around it you might as well use...
• Re: muffler repair in Chicago area
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:12:57 EDT
  ...Hi All, Is there anyone out there that can recommend a muffler place in the Chicago= area? My '87 Westy needs a new muffler...
• Re: Re rockin' new magnaflow - pn 12636
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:04:19 -0600
  I had a magnaflow muffler custom fitted to header pipes in my AC'd 1776 in my 63 DC- I concur w/ jeff, sounds...
• Re: muffler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:00:34 -0600
  ERNST, good Euro brand muffler for sure. Those are what I sell for an OEM muffler replacement. I have a Canadian importer who supplies...
• Stebro Stainless Steel Muffler News
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 05:48:43 -0400
  I got my Westy back from Stebro Tuesday evening with the new muffler back in place. They now have a jig to start production...
• 85 1.9WB exhaust parts overheating (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 17:52:42 +0000
  ...Now that I have replaced the muffler and cat, all gaskets and bolts with new, why would my muffler start glowing again? On a...
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:25:29 EST
  ...Condelli's Stebro Stainless steel mufflers had trouble with the thin brackets cracking where it's welded to the muffler? Mine has separated from...
• Re: Help! installing new muffler - 1st time
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 20:54:03 PDT
  randy johnson writes: > > the facts: > > 73 camper > > GT Style muffler from RMM > > It would appear that all i need to do is remove the...
• Re: On Exhaust Cracking,Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 17:40:10 EDT
  ...I would still mount the muffler (both sides) with 1 inch thick super heavy duty truck muffler hangers to the engine mounts and oil...
• Re: Muffler Strap...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 06:48:53 EST
  In a message dated 2/6/2002 3:43:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Muffler Strap... 1.9, 2...
• Exhaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Perkins
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 09:09:47 -0500
  Hi, I am about to put the third muffler in three years on my 91 Jetta. I drive this car about 5000 miles a...
• Pacesetter muffler
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 01:04:57 -0700
  I'm building a cheap work van and am looking for a cheap muffler for my 83 Vanagon. Not worried about emissions. Does Ron...
• Anybody want to swap a fuel pump for a newer cat and muffler??
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 19:00:31 EST
  ...I would like to have a spare pump, just in case! I have a newer cat and muffler I would be willing to swap...