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• Re: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
  Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 16:23:16 -0700 (MST)
  ...o Front header pipe exhaust elbox joint cracked. Braised and collared and all is well. o Water Pump leaking. Replaced because it could go...
• Re: Fri. Generator rant.
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Fri, 6 Feb 2015 07:36:53 -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: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:34 -0700
  ...the exhaust > pipe, and it's easy > to replace the t-stat. > On some engines it won't quite clear the exhaust pipe. > On...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX-Thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:02 -0400
  ...The front bolt can barely be accessed with a 10mm deep socket, preferably with the oil filter removed The rear bolt only fits a...
• Alternative Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:22:26 -0800
  ...Most of these types > are for the purpose of heat when parked, as the Vanagon cab heaters in > the front and rear do a...
• Re: new (well, kinda) to the list with a newly-aquired '90 westy
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:34:42 -0700
  ...Then do the same through one of the big plastic coolant pipes until clear water comes out the other pipe. Allow the system to...
• 86-synchro, parting out or whole corpse with bits.
  Historical mailing list - gaspo
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 22:31:11 -0800
  ...exhaust pipes good, gaskets goin. most engine rubbers good. airbox good. no AC. muffler no holes, new catalytic has 6 passed smog tests on...
• Re: Dometic Improvements Adding Fans
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:55:34 -0700
  ...The third fan was mounted on the top of the fridge, immediately in front of and blowing directly through the enlarged air exhaust vent...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:29:00 -0800
  ...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: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 14:48:06 -0400
  ...tupperware bowl and >>a bolt/wingnut.. >> >>same thing goes for your Exhaust pipe, mice CAN and will jump into >>here, and it's a...
• Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:43:23 -0500
  ...Some claim to have done it without, but the metal pipes are less forgiving. I did both projects at the same time (gas tank...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:57:22 +0000
  ...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: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:44:10 -0700
  ...His was dripping from both head seals and the plastic coolant pipe, where one of the hoses was nearly pushed off by the corroded...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 20:13:59 -0800
  ...I made legs from plastic pipe I had left over from a project. > I used weatherstrip to seal the door and around the window...
• '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:13:54 -0400
  ...After my coolant line fix, I'm experiencing overheating/knocking of the pipes underneath like the pipes in an old house with steam heat...
• Re: Carver P4 - Thoughts on installation
  Historical mailing list - shilohz
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 22:43:42 -0700
  ...front wall of the under-the-seat >compartment appears to take the least room, since no room is taken up >by the exhaust and...
• Driving the Subaru Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 23:40:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...He pointed out the flywheel conversion, the custom engine mount, the exhaust pipes molded for the engine and the raditor with a front fill...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:00:57 -0800
  ...Occasionally, it'll blow a huge plume of blue/white smoke out of the exhaust when first starting. Then nothing. The exhaust pipe looks...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 18:34:44 -0800
  ...You > > may need to remove the oil filter and hopefully someone didn't put the > > 2 > middle > > ones in backwards making the exhaust pipe...
• Re: jackstands vs. ramps
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 22:37:57 -0600
  ...necessary. :) the ONLY thing that is a tad dangerous is the exhaust pipe ... but with a bit of care, you can avoid being burned...
• Re: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 96 11:05:25 PST
  ...This entails removing two bolts that also fasten exhaust headers. Be sure to replace these with new exhaust-grade bolts and use anti-seize...
• Vibration Issues for TIICO and I4 Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:00:58 EDT
  ...So poorly designed exhaust pipes can provide the resonant mode. Here the combination of heat and vibration will cleave metal at its weakest point...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
  ...Once determined there is a problem you can remove exhaust header and intake pipes/hose to isolate problem area. Be sure you fabricate your...
• '86 Syncro Trip Summary
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 19:34:17 EDT
  ...The local Midas shop looked at the muffler and pointed out to me that some of the other exhaust pipes were cracked or missing...
• Re: What does this wire go to?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 07:45:59 -0500
  ...will hit me, I noticed a wire hanging down near the > exhaust pipe on the driver's side. Hunh? I shut her down, opened...
• FOR SALE: SA Goodies!
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 13:04:01 -0500
  ...param>0000,0000,FFFF</param><bigger>Audi factory Exhaust parts $350 (apx) </bigger></color>Exhaust pipes 1st stage muffler 2nd stage muffler (They don...
• Re: Some Comments on Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. non -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:33:42 EST
  ...I then used a 2.5 inch PVC pipe elbow (same ID as the port coming from the AFM) and coupled them with a...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:38:13 -0500
  ...diameter coolant hoses and plastic pipes. > Most > >> > > have > >> > > > > power steering and a Tach. Many will have the cast front lower > >> > > control > >> > > > > arms. > >> > > > > > >> > > > > The 2...
• Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:15:09 -0800
  ...68 VW CrewCab with 4 Pyrometer Gauges (one on each exhaust port pipe), Oil Temp Gauge, 4 Cylinder Temp Gauges (1 for each dedicated...
• 87 Syncro will not run/flooding with fuel
  Historical mailing list - deandrew
  Wed, 27 May 1998 18:00:34 PDT
  ...Gas is running out of the exhaust pipe from repeated tries (with out pressing excellerator). She says he has tried everything except replacing the...
• Re: Depressing weekend
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:14:01 -0400
  ...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: what differences form 83 up
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:15:14 -0500
  ...I've seen a wide variety of driving lights, hub caps, arm rests, swivel seats, exhaust pipes with the cat and muffler. I just...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 12:01:25 -0500
  ...think that many folks upgrade the 2 long plastic pipes that run from >> front to back with stainless steel or aluminum replacements. Then you...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:30:40 -0400
  ...wheels, the front and back wheels to see if > > > we heard > > > any noise, NOTHING, Quiet as a mouse. > > > > > > Checked the exhaust, we saw the...
• How Propane Fridge works
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 17:09:16 -0700
  ...small metal pipe to the van side vent (the air-tight seal is so carbon monoxide goes out the metal exhaust tube, not into...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:07:22 -0800
  ...some copper pipe, and dealing with the plumbing. You'll probably want to make a hanger for the muffler so the exhaust system is...
• Fwd: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Wed, 14 May 2003 03:04:59 -0700
  ...I had the >>> J-exhaust pipe replaced at a shop, and the trip home (80+ miles) went >>> fine. Although I only got 15 mpg...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:00:43 -0700
  Man! You've managed to through an enormous amount of money out of various exhaust pipes. Especially the nitro-methane burning ones. Mike > From...
• Re: No idle/odd running.
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:26:44 -0700
  ...I seem to have a small exhaust leak at the first cyl where the head pipe bolts to the head. Could this have anything...
• Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:37:22 -0800
  ...He did find some leakage problems and questionable hoses and IIRC he replaced the long coolant pipes running from rear to front, I'd...
• Re: sounds like a go-cart
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 06:10:09 -0700
  ...For the front I just used the primer. (it was light blue) Then I painted some sun designs on it. The back I used...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:11:08 -0500
  ...Two of the main things I do when I install an engine is to turn on the front heater to full blast and also...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:56:44 -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: A3 engine in Westie, Engine is in!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 May 1998 19:25:08 -0700
  ...Also the stock exhaust manifold from the >Jetta clears the motor mount by 1/4" :-) The header pipe will need much >modification. There is...
• Re: Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 19:40:08 -0400
  ...exhaust and >> everything still >> attached. By adding the the coolant manifold on the right >> side, the engine >> compartment loop, and modifying the radiator pipes...
• Re: 2.1 engine, other parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:47:40 -0600
  ...alternator, p/s pump, a/c compressor, engine > wiring, ECU, coolant distributor pipe, coolant distributor block, engine > mount beam, air filter box, AFM, injectors...
• Now What Do I Do???
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 08:18:50 -0500
  ...replaced the exhaust pipes (not the muffler or cat, and the cat is empty) cleaned and reharnassed all of the grounding wires on the...
• Adding Dometic Fans by Bill Davidson
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:42:49 -0700
  ...The third fan was mounted on the top of the fridge, immediately in front of and blowing directly through the enlarged air exhaust vent...
• The further adventures of Ras Bulli Split [part the fifth].
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 23:25:11 -0300
  ...the tail pipes [Yes the DPO put a beetle exhaust on the Bus...complete with holes through the bumper for the pipes...]. Gunter promised...
• Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 8 Aug 2019 20:42:17 -0400
  ...No biggie. ) -purged brake lines (back two only; fittings at the front were seized) -new (hole-free) tail pipe. 14.25 hours labour. I...
• home engine repair ongoings: more engine break-in comments
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 15:46:03 -0800
  ...I am still thinking the oil press sender could be affected by the proximity to the exhaust pipes, and the engine is surely still...
• Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:55:09 -0500
  ...Two left side exhaust headers for California Only Vanagon $60.00 each. #22) One each California Only Exhaust Cross Over Pipe $ 80.00 each...
• AW: Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:03:30 -0700
  ...When parked up noticed oil dripping from under frame beneath exhaust cross pipe at front(ish) of engine and some more hot oil that...
• Re: Thermostat Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 May 2009 13:14:02 -0700
  ...Your semi-'all over the place' symtoms remind me of when exhaust gases get past the head gaskets and into the coolant ....... which results...
• Re: I-4 conversion Questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 08:32:13 +0000
  ...plumbing pipe. > Does any body know a source of steel or aluminum tubing in that size > > 3rd > I plan to run my exhaust system...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:56:23 -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...
• Plat Cat Heater Installation Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 18:37:07 +0000
  ...I bought the 5200 btu 6P12 model, and mounted it behind the front passengers seat. For a picture of the heater see - http://www...
• Re: More Mr heater..Now Friday
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:32:28 -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...
• Re: Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:30:54 -0500
  ...He did find some leakage problems and > questionable hoses and IIRC he replaced the long coolant pipes running from > rear to front, I'd...
• Re: What does this wire go to?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:24:52 -0500
  ...will hit me, I noticed a wire hanging down near the > > exhaust pipe on the driver's side. Hunh? I shut her down, opened...