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• 1985 Vanagon GL's FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:56:28 -0400
  ...water pump, several brake lines, starter, new Interstate battery, thermostat, serveral coolant lines, muffler, cat, tailpipe, wires, plugs, dist., rotor, many more parts I...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Thu, 25 May 2017 21:26:56 -0400
  ...I once had an inspection mechanic at a national brake franchise try to test emissions by putting the wand in the gas heater tailpipe...
• Re: My Bucko update ll
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:14:33 -0800
  ...this stuff, seems i have been having water > drips from the tailpipe. i run chevron 92 so its on the > high octane also i...
• New Engine - No Power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 00:37:10 -0000
  ...I can't tell if there is anything funny about the amount of exhaust coming out of the tailpipe or not. The engine revs...
• Re: Exhaust fun never ends
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 13:21:23 -0700
  ...I had done the muffler and tailpipe a > couple of years ago and am now doing the four main pipes upstream of the > cat...
• hands-on report...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Tue, 17 May 2005 16:24:45 -0500
  ...opens driver window 205/70R14 93T tires on OEM alloy rims tailpipe is rusted away no ashtray - just a hole Radio Shack / Realistic radio...
• Re: Old fuel rails Ok or Disaster waiting to happen?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 07:36:28 -0800
  ...How about their stainless steel tailpipe? > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Michael McSwain > Sent...
• '85 Adventurewagen for sale...again
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:17:36 -0700
  ...Parts that have been replaced recently include the clutch, muffler, tailpipe, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, cap, and rotor. It would be nice to...
• Excellent Condition 85 Westy FS in NJ $5000
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:42:29 -0400
  ...The engine runs well and has a new muffler and tailpipe. I would do a complete brake and cooling system inspection before selling it...
• Re: Vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 08:11:30 -0700
  Grab a handful of rag and hold it over the tailpipe while it is running. You'll find them pronto. Jake On 9/6...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:23:41 -0800
  ...I love it when they don't hassle you about what engine is in >> there, just what comes out of the tailpipe..........which is...
• Re: Water in the exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 23 May 1999 13:29:51 -0400
  ...At times it comes splashing out of the tailpipe. At first I +AD4- thought, +ACI-Oh it's just water, a natural part of...
• Re: pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 29 May 2003 20:51:29 -0700
  ...Out the tailpipe. Pistons create both positive and negative pressure, steadily exchanging fluid for exhaust. Take a nip of the good/blue stuff (what...
• Re: 90 cooling problem
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:02:26 -0700
  If the cylinders had a crack causing coolant to leak into the exhuast then you will see coolant vapor int the tailpipe. That's...
• Re: Leak-down Test - How to??
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:04:44 -0400
  ...You listen in the intake for an intake valve leaking, in the tailpipe for a leaking exhaust valve, and in the breather for a...
• Re: Old Car Scrappage Bullshit Alert
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:04:21 +0000
  ...possible improvements to new cars, because of the huge amount of tailpipe pollutants which are produced by poorly maintained older cars. The problem is...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 15 May 2004 10:09:22 -0500
  ...One eruption puts out more green house gases than all the > tailpipes have since they were invented! We have such a miniscule > impact on...
• Cooling System (more White Smoke) symptoms
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:30:26 -0700
  ...at startup) had a cloud of white smoke emitted from the tailpipe. Perhaps this is not related though. Other than this the engine is...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Carat "cut out" problem
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 19:00:07 -0600
  ...Shortly after this, black smoke >began to come out of the tailpipe. It was a very long 2 hour drive back >home with the...
• Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:39:40 -0400
  ...I was also getting smoke out of the tailpipe- seemed like water and coolant, not oil burning. I also got quite a lot of...
• Re: Tiico muffler mod (performance/free flow) Question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:47:41 -0500
  ...The secret to killing the low fequencies is to make the tailpipe exiting the muffler as long as you can. The shorter it is...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle...more info
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 07:46:23 -0500
  ...Also, regarding the run on after shut down, (besides checking plugs) the tailpipe shows no sign of carbon buildup. I just checked the pressure...
• 86' Rough running
  Historical mailing list - Seamus Padraic Ragan
  Fri, 17 May 1996 17:48:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It seems as though it is on the verge of shooting a banana out the tailpipe and then running fine (I do not expect...
• Re: Water in the exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 24 May 1999 10:35:03 -0700
  ...At times it comes splashing out of the tailpipe. At first I > >thought, "Oh it's just water, a natural part of the combustion...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:00:32 -0700
  ...82 Failed CA Smog Test- help! > Cat, muffler, tailpipe are all ~1 year old. Thanks for the tip RE the higher > octane fuel. > > ----- Original...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 07:56:40 -0800
  ...have some interference between the tailpipe and some > > > bodywork under the bumper but I will remove the tailpipe again and > > > shorten it by 1...
• Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 10:00:54 -0500
  ...decrease operating temperature. (That car ended up shooting coolant out the tailpipe anyway, replace your thermostat) If I fill up my tank once per...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:20:41 -0700
  ...they "would" only be concerned with >what came out of the tailpipe. > >2) regulated the tonnage of pollutents, not their ratios. A 3 ton...
• Re: bow-wow blues (follow up)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 12:07:11 -0400
  ...describes testing the oxy sensor using a CO meter >in the tailpipe, is there a "shade tree mechanic" method I can use without >the...
• Re: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:45:02 -0400
  ...Also puffs of black smoke and black oily guck coming out of tailpipe. > I have done the following: > Tested 02 sensor-ok > New Temp...
• Re: Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 20:37:58 -0500
  ...Is this incorrect as well? > > Basicly, I would like an engine that spews the least amount of noxious >gases out the tailpipe as possible...
• Re: Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:04:45 -0800
  ...If they were really concerned with what came out of our tailpipes....they would just take real time readings and go from there..... Ok...
• Re: exaust removal
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:30:36 -0500
  ...craig cowan wrote: > I have installed a new muffler and tailpipe with new gaskets, but to > no avail, as i still have a gaping...
• Re: syncro rollover angle
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:41:32 -0700
  ...Think a > >The first thing I do with a new muffler is to sawzall the end of the >tailpipe off. The tailpipe extender is...
• Re: My Vanagon and MASSIVE weather system in Alabama tonight
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:25:11 -0400
  ...Local garage chief told them blow on the tailpipe. That will pop the dimples right out. They were huffing and puffing when a blondie...
• Re: Excess Oil Pressure Damage in 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:53:20 -0400
  ...out of the head/exhaust header joints, oil coming out the tailpipe. Engine will run but not going to risk a fire! Now that...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 09:39:24 -0400
  ...is usually a large cloud of blue smoke coming from the tailpipe. They will not be collectible! Kitzmann <kitzmann@EXIS.NET> on 06/28...
• Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light (and other initial observations, LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 14:00:30 -0800
  ...i can't budge the bolts holding the tailpipe flange, and that's all that is left of my tailpipe. it got smogged, but...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:30:02 -0800
  ...I have a back-up mount that holds the exhaust > up when > these hose clamps break, but that is attached to the tailpipe and...
• MORE new parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 14:46:46 -0700
  ...Round Reservoir, PN 025 121 321B, $6 Gasket, Exhaust, Muffler to Tailpipe, 72-79 Bus, 80-91 Vanagon, PN 025 251 235, $3 Elring...
• Re: diesel altitude compensation
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 03:06:10 -0500
  ...I once bought a used pump that eliminated smoky emissions from the tailpipe, but the car became even slower than normal; I had to...
• Progress On My New Weekender
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:24:09 +0000
  ...And by complete I mean both front and rear pipes, the cat, a nearly new muffler and tailpipe, and what looks like a new...
• Re: Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 06:05:55 EST
  ...The STEBRO Muffler for the 2.1 litre waterboxer engined Vanagon is constructed of 100% stainless steel, comes with integral mounting brackets and tailpipe...
• '89 GL FS $1900
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 11:21:56 -0400
  ...The tailpipe is rusted off, but the rest of the exhaust seemed okay. Okay now you know what I know. Sounds like a good...
• Re: Loss of Power and surging
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 10:03:08 -0500
  ...It turned out the end of the muffler - which I'll add wasn't in great shape to start with - and tailpipe had broken...
• Re: politics of e85 RE: E85 in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 May 2007 15:06:13 -0500
  ...This is an error > because it is > > 1) Only measuring the tailpipe. What emmisions are dispersed in the mfg of > the ethanol? > and > 2...
• Buzzer of Death (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 21:23:51 +0000
  ...The tailpipe isn't oily or slimy. The motor only smoked after I tried using Liquid Wrench to help get the old muffler off...
• Re: "Toyota made a Vanagon also" according to my local Midas Muffler Manager!
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:31:45 -0600
  ...The Collector Pipe attaches to the Catalytic > Converter, which in turn connects direct to the Muffler and Tailpipe. Can't > get more simple than...
• Update: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 6 Nov 2008 21:11:43 -0500
  ...1987 Westfalia, complete > from starter motor to axles, from airbox to tailpipe. The vehicle was > purported to have a mere 95,000 KM on...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:58:55 -0400
  ...It's usually hard to restart, no rich smell at the tailpipe. It always restarts, it's just how much time one has to...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:40:43 -0800
  ...Exhaust smells > like fuel. > > > 3) Plenty of exhaust pressure at the tailpipe. > Does this rule out a > > plugged cat? > > > 4) unplugged the O2 sensor...
• water from exhaust mystery solved.
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:02:54 -0500
  ...For now I am going to hack off the very end of the tailpipe and replace the exhaust after camping season turns to rainy...
• Re: Flames!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 10 May 2002 05:43:27 -0700
  ...this one. > Better think > > about an > > auxiliary injector mounted in the tailpipe along > with your spark > > plug -- or > > take the South African route > > > http...
• Re: My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 08:46:23 EST
  ...However, even with the speed the engine seems to be = >really rough. > >I looked in my tailpipe for soot, but I didn't find...
• Re: Quietest muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Jul 2024 07:02:42 -0400
  ...I was careful to chase down all leaks using a shop vac running in reverse on the tailpipe and some soapy water. I think...
• '84 Wasserboxer won't start -- update
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sat, 9 Dec 1995 17:28:56 PST
  ...So, it's cranking and I noticed raw gas in the tailpipe. Alene suggested it's flooded and asks how you unflood a fuel...
• Re: Sick 78 Van
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 17:50:18 -0400
  ...the fuel pump whirring? Is there a banana stuck in the tailpipe? How many packs of ketchup are smashed in the bottom of the...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 08:33:27 -0500
  ...plus the flange for the catalytic converter is a pass-through bolt hole, while the flange for the tailpipe is a threaded bolt hole...
• Carson pick-n-pull report
  Historical mailing list - Will Anderson
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:46:13 -0800
  ...decent crossover pipe w/egr good and cat (shhh) and muffler (tailpipe broken off).&nbsp; did not see a cali sticker so not sure...
• Re: '91 Carat - maintenance report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:47:38 -0500
  ...If you still need to source the Muffler consider the GW muffler, tailpipe, and brackets. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...