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Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was EngineConversions)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 23 Sep 2000 20:34:19 -0500
...The exhaust system was a stainless steel collector system that ran together forming three common exhaust point. At those points were located 3 turbines...
88 Synchro Exhaust and Engine ?
Historical mailing list - Francis Thebault
Mon, 22 Jul 1996 16:26:15 -0600
- I am looking for a complete exhaust system for my 88 synchro that will not rust even before I install it on the bus...
S&S, not SS..was Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:53:38 EDT
...MAIL.AURACOM.COM writes: > If you are looking for a SS exhaust system, I'm afraid you are stuck > with "Ferritic 409" in most...
Re: Subie Vulchers
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 2 May 2008 10:33:01 -0400
...For now, I'll be keeping the 1.9 cooling system and exhaust but I may go to a 2.1 exhaust system in...
Re: Syncro Coolant Flush
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Sun, 25 Oct 1998 14:42:24 -0500
...Are these syncro specific? My exhaust system here is rusted to >the point of no return (the nuts are about 1/2 original volume...
Re: 72-74 exhaust on an 80-83 bus
Historical mailing list - George A Lehman
Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:33:41 -0600
...80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> writes: > Is it true that exhaust systems from 72-74 buses fit on 80-83 > vanagons? > > Thanks, > Chris >
Re: Welding stainless exhaust
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:11:43 EDT
...Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:35:16 EST
...Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter? STAINLEES STEEL is the only way to beat this exhaust loss problem. My system on my '87 Westy is now...
Re: Thanks for all the advice: re:need info on head leak
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 17 Feb 1999 13:41:12 -0500
...Got the entire exhaust system for $35 (minus the catylatic converter which is illegal to sell used). Pipes were in excelent shape. A couple...
Re: Merffler options?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:17:52 EDT
...See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) webpage. The LEV-FAB mufflers have just been redesigned AGAIN ! Not showing...
my van lives again!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 19 May 1999 23:14:00 -0400
...it's got a new exhaust system in place of the other one which had developed header cracking, but the new system is 100...
Re: exhaust quality questions
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Fri, 8 Nov 2002 13:30:37 -0600
...Whatever anyone does regarding S&S exhaust systems, NEVER buy directly from S&S, ONLY buy from one of their distributors. That's the...
Re: Headers advantages
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:42:21 -0700
...Fetner Greg wrote: > Well, looking at the exhaust system on my 85 vanagon, you have a front pipe > connecting RH and LH front cylinders...
exhaust studs/bolts
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:48:58 -0600
...I'm replacing the exhaust pipes on my '89 2.1L Westy, and have removed the entire exhaust system. The pipes were attached to...
Re: exhaust coatings...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 31 May 2005 08:58:56 -0700
...this >question has been answered: > I'm ordering a new factory exhaust system. I never want to do this > again... > Is there a product...
Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 11:42:14 +0100
...The problem on ground clearance in not the exhaust system. The problem is the oil pan back between the rear wheels. The South African...
Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:46:18 -0400
Hello to all, So my 88 Wolfsburg Auto needs a new exhaust system, I really do not have the cash for a Ceramic coated...
87 Vanagon for Sale, Burke, Va.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Apr 1996 02:44:28 GMT
87 Vanagon, low milage, Silver, A/C, automatic, Cassette/Radio, good tires, recently replaced exhaust system, battery,new waterpump. Needs engine work. $3000 or...
Re: 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Apr 2016 15:31:42 -0400
...Which 2.1 muffler? (6) I just had my mechanic install the GW SS complete exhaust system on my 2.1 Syncro. He said...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 11:00:22 -0700
...An exhaust leak will affect your mixture, but not to that extent. I've driven home with a broken exhaust - like fully separated - and...
Re: '84 Vanagon Valve problem?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:56:26 +0000
...My guess is that there's something loose in > your exhaust system and when you stop the van or mess with something else > up...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:07:52 -0800
...On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 10:23 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > hi .. > as I said, stock DV exhaust systems...
Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:04:50 -0700
...with a "thousand" things during the swap process, something like an exhaust system detail(s) can easily get overlooked. This was my experience to...
Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:44:45 -0600
...Peanut oil is jus all round more readily accepted for coating exhaust system parts. Somebody should be testing chain bar oil and reporting back...
Clicking sounds
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 23:32:00 -0500
...I also asked my mechanic to check the exhaust system for leaks as I had problems with one of the exhaust manifold gaskets leaking...
Re: Burning oil smell in heating tubes
Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 15:56:02 -0400
...The work involved in removing and replacing an old part in the exhaust system might justify new parts. Bob
Stainless exhaust systems and Propex heaters!
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:30:05 -0500
...Two that are of special interest are a complete SS exhaust for all vans except Syncros, and the Propex furnace that is now available...
Re: SA Vanagon exhasts
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:26:12 +1300
>The SA 5 cylinder Vanagons used a strange exhaust system that went from >the engine forward under the main cabin floor to a muffler...
Re: new muffler question: BusDepot offerings
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 5 Aug 2006 06:26:25 EDT
...If you were to "invest" in a _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) for your Vanagon then...
Re(2): To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 08 Sep 1994 08:48:52 -0700
After reading the other responses I recalled my own exhaust system hassles as well as my short list below. 10. Welds broke on exhaust...
85 exhaust source needed
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Jul 1996 00:08:02 -0400
While on my trip from DC to NYC, my exhaust system decided it didn't want to go along. About 1/3 the way...
Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
Historical mailing list
Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:15:39 EST
...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: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:08:22 -0400
...if I had coughed up the extra money for a factory exhaust system. On top of that, I hear they don't last as...
Looking for EGR parts
Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
Thu, 11 Apr 96 11:44:47 PDT
...never seen the EGR system, but I believe I need to obtain: -EGR control valve -EGR filter -small exhaust tube which connects the control...
Re: 86 2.1 oil cooler onto a 83 1.9
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:54:08 -0700
...Anyone out there done this with the 1.9 exhaust system on a 2.1? Both the plumbing and exhaust are very different on...
Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:50:17 -0600
...I've been coating exhaust systems with Ceramic for about 4 years now and I've never had the report of a defect from...
Re: Stock v.s. S&S exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 22 May 2003 06:43:07 EDT
Mark, please look at my <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System</A> {http://members.aol...
Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:19:15 EDT
...My experience with stainless steel bolts in the exhaust system is they do not rust--but they do vibrate loose. this is in case...
Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:08:36 -0700
...On the issue of exhaust systems, I had experienced thermal cracking of the DV system repeatedly when used on the 1.8L RV Digifant...
Re: Antifreeze smell when you turn on Heater?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 2 May 2008 06:40:55 EDT
...Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
Re: Look at my crack!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:07:48 EDT
...See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) for up to date information. AND, before you get all...
Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:41:42 EDT
...Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW Camper...
Air shocks
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:14:50 EDT
...Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW Camper...
'81 exhaust parts source?
Historical mailing list - Bill Devlin
Tue, 9 Jul 1996 22:47:31 -0700 (PDT)
Hello everyone, It's exhaust system replacement time for my 81 Vanagon, and I was hoping that some of you might be able to...
Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 17:50:10 -0500
...My headers are cracked in places which allows exhaust to leak. I am planning on replacing the exhaust system some day, but probably later...
Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:03:58 -0400
...Less expensive exhaust system > -More reliable and simpler FI system > -More Digijet used part available and less expensive. > -Simpler cooling system and way more...
Re: WBX replacement
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 07:37:14 EST
Joshua the $4500 is not just for a rebuilt engine but also includes the 5-cylinder installation kit (coolant system, exhaust system, injection system...
Re: heater question (bad interior smells)
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:12:54 -0500
...If this part of the exhaust has a hole in it, exhaust will be sucked into your heating system and blown into your face...
KEP URABUS Exhaust System Questions
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:42:28 -0500
...I have just ordered the KEP exhaust header for my Subaru engine installed in our '86 Syncro Double Cab pickup. I intend to use...
Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 16:10:40 -0500
...but why did this happen? > > > >I recently put on a new exhaust system (less then a month ago), and I am > >fairly sure I...
Parts for S&S Headers exhaust system
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:00:35 -0500
...When I got back to Macon found a crack just ahead of the O2-sensor socket in my S&S exhaust system. This piece...
Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 07:41:31 -0800
...The problem on ground clearance in not the > exhaust system. The problem is the oil pan back between the rear wheels. > The South African...
Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 14:43:50 -0700
...But then, exhaust leaks are not going to screw up the system either... dave
Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
Historical mailing list - walkingboss
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:23:40 -0500
...4) After running for a while, shoot the exhaust system end to end with a infrared temp gauge. The temp will be very high...
Re: painting exhaust
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Mon, 19 May 2003 19:00:47 -0700
...ve never had much luck with any kind of paint on > exhaust systems. > > I think "hi temp" stands for "Highly Temporary". > > Either live with...
Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:24:07 -0400
...Many other vehicle exhaust systems hav pipes that touch. Only corrosion-resistance may be affected, if its horizontal and tends to trap mud and...
Re: MEXICO - big problem !
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 7 Aug 2010 05:51:31 EDT
...Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW Camper...
Re: Gas in Crankcase
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Nov 1997 20:09:42 -0500
...into the oil and oil is leaving the motor via the exhaust system. Time to save up your pennies for that V6 Chevy engine...
Nuts and Braces
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Sun, 20 Sep 1998 17:35:26 -0500
...I also need the exhaust system brace that goes with an '85 GL with the 1.9L engine. When standing outside the vehicle at...
Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 24 May 2009 06:32:56 EDT
...Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/bfhome.htm) a...