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  • Exhaust Questions
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:51:16 -0400
    I'm facing a major replacement of exhaust parts for my 85 Vanagon - probably everything from heads to tailpipe. Some Question for those who...
  • Re: OIL warning light up
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:44:01 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: S&S Exhaust installation problem
    Historical mailing list - wayout
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:05:31 -0700
    ...I have never dealt with any exhaust system in any car, and installed the S&S kit in 4 hours, including taking off the...
  • Re: !#?*@? Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 11:40:45 -0400
    ...of this gentleman's question to ask how one should get exhaust system parts fabricated if (1) you are personally incompetent to do this...
  • How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:43:42 -0800
    ...correlate" by providing exhaust temperature to the ECU, which then interprets the Oxygen based on other inputs from the injection system. Does water or...
  • Zamora Blog update
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 01:39:13 EST
    ...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: Help: Broken Cylinder Head bolt
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 15 Jun 1997 18:39:08 -0400 (EDT)
    ...BTW...all of the little hangers that support the exhaust system's weight are ABSOLUTELY necesary. without them, the weight of the exhaust is...
  • Re: rust-proof exhaust?
    Historical mailing list - McDonell,Scott
    Wed, 18 Mar 1998 12:44:04 -0800
    ...of a company in Salt Lake that would powder coat an exhaust system and guarantee it from rusting for life. Check the following web...
  • Re: Muffler Source?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:13:51 -0400
    ...system the better long-term value. > > Stock setup diagram and pricing: > > http://busdepot.com/details/exhaust19.jsp (1.9L) > > http://busdepot.com/details/exhaust21...
  • exhaust leak and leaking heads??
    Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
    Thu, 11 Oct 2001 14:12:15 -0500
    ...parts of my exhaust for too badly rusted to repair by welding and that I needed a complete new exhaust system, everything from the...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge propane operation stuff
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:19:02 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: parts for 91 syncro
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 17 Mar 2004 06:28:37 EST
    ...also does any one have a complete = exhaust system for sale=20 See, _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
  • Re: Tailpipe repair
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 23 Jun 2004 06:30:55 EDT
    ...The Vanagon exhaust system MUST be completely mounted to the engine and be free to move with the engine or you risk breaking some...
  • Re: broken exhaust stud
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 08:20:46 -0500
    ...When removing my exhaust > system I found that one of the exhaust studs was broken off. I have removed > it and searched the bus...
  • Re: bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely? / It's Not the Rust, It's
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 3 May 2004 06:00:28 EDT
    ...About 15 years ago when I needed to renew an exhaust system, I called Gordi at 4ever4. He said he only used VW OE...
  • Oxygen Sensor Ground
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sat, 25 Mar 2006 06:56:46 -0800
    ...wire O2 sensor? I don't want to trust the rusting exhaust system and its connections. The only permanent connection I can think of...
  • Re: 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Apr 1995 07:57:50 -0500
    Dear David, Thanks for the ideas. Mick Mick Owens Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center Office: (713)743-3626 Fax: (713)747-7724 E-mail: owens...
  • RE: 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Apr 1995 08:45:12 -0500
    Dear Joe, Thanks for the reply. Mick Mick Owens Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center Office: (713)743-3626 Fax: (713)747-7724 E-mail: owens...
  • Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 15 Sep 2000 20:33:07 EDT
    ...33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JKrevnov writes: << This must be another reason to use stainless steel fasteners on the exhaust system. >> I did... Robert
  • Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:43:12 -0400
    ...4 cyldiner opposed rear engine VW.........car or > van........ > the Entire Exhaust System is always, and ONLY mounted entirely on the > engine - no hangers...
  • Re: [T2] Exhausts that delete the heaterboxes completely on aircooled Type IV engines?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:30:43 -0500
    ...Porsche 914 >>exhaust? It seems there is nothing to do this and remove all the >>heaterbox crap. Anyone come across a system? > > Why? If...
  • Re: vanagon headers
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Jul 96 19:30:09 +0200
    ...into the exhaust system, loss of volumetric efficiency here, not to speak of economic efficiency, it does help cool the exhaust valve though, and...
  • Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:48:46 -0700
    ...Less expensive exhaust system > -More reliable and simpler FI system > -More Digijet used part available and less expensive. > -Simpler cooling system and way more...
  • '83.5 wasserboxer exhaust parts sources
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Oct 1996 06:30:44 -0700
    ...the need for exhaust repair. To make a somewhat long story somewhat short, the PO installed a one piece welded system (I mean ONE...
  • Re: It is pretty easy to work on, that Inline 4 transplant motor...
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 4 May 2007 03:31:39 -0400
    a tool to take the exhaust manifold c-spring clamps off can be made from a regular exhaust system U-clamp. take the nuts...
  • Buses in Zamora Blog Update
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:57:46 EST
    ...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: Loose exhaust bolt again. fix if stripped?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:07:23 -0700
    ...Does the exhaust move as the engine moves if not the flexing system brakes pipes over time and puts excess strain on hardware and...
  • Re: Gas Heat in a Splittie...
    Historical mailing list - Don Bowen
    Thu, 14 Dec 1995 20:42:38 -0800 (PST)
    ...The exhaust is vented to the side and slightly back on the >passenger side. (This exhaust helped me un-freeze my tire pressure gauge...
  • Re: In search of 1.9 exhaust pipes
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:14:44 -0400
    ...the whole system at a package price, or get them piecemeal. This diagram shows both options: http://busdepot.com/details/exhaust19.jsp - Ron Salmon...
  • Re: Cooling system level?
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 15:35:01 -0400
    ...a very big ccloud of white smoke (oil going direct in the exhaust system after main Turbo bearing/seal failure)for a mile long...
  • Re: Exhaust Pipe Rust Prevention
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:29:06 +1300
    Some oils might help with the cooler parts of the system, but all will burn off the headpipes. In addition oils won't stop...
  • $89 Stainless Steel 2.1L Connecting Pipes - and OEM German 1.9L mufflers (not stainless)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:19:44 -0400
    ...025 251 147BMS $89.95 Complete Stainless 86-91 exhaust system (non-syncro; stainless pipes, stainless-bodied muffler, cast iron collector pipe, mild steel...
  • Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:40:35 -0400
    ...On 03/09/2015 11:27 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Why weld on the exhaust system? For a stock style system the pipes can...
  • Re: WBX 1.9 or 2.1... what would you do?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Nov 2014 20:04:29 -0500
    ...Getting a fairly complete one with exhaust is a deal clincher. 1.9 exhaust is becoming difficult to get and the early bracket system...
  • Re: muffler possibilities
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Mar 1997 08:08:51
    ...I have a complete aftermarket system (muffler and pipes) for $79 for the whole thing, and have sold several to Vanagon owners. This seems...
  • Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 23 May 2000 12:43:26 EDT
    http://www.turbocity.com/VWEfiTurboMain.htm The systems are a "bolt-on". The exhuast flanges need to be reversed- the WBX exhaust bolt pattern...
  • Re: 86 Syncro broken studs out!! New exhaust system on and it purrrrs!
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 07:04:30 -0500
    ...The new exhaust system went on without incident. Enjoyed a couple of very cold beers afterwards. Not an easy job. Robert<<<<<<<<<<<
  • Re: muffler options
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:04:57 EDT
    ...See my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) webpage. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy...
  • Southern Utah Advice?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:47:00 -0400
    ...Robert, may I suggest you consider using my Stainless Steel Exhaust system - _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro...
  • Re: 2.1 Complete Exhaust System Free For the Taking
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:35:18 -0700
    hi Michael, would you ship to Oregon 97424? if not I will make trip to pick it up but it will be in a...
  • Re: [vanagon] Exhaust Deal- Question Withdrawn
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Aug 1999 06:43:29 -0700
    ...Yes, the > exhaust systems in question are already made regardless, and will be used on > Vanagons somewhere in the world anyway, whether a U...
  • Bacalar Blog - Final stats posted for those interested
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:35:15 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...
  • Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:08:31 -0700
    ...Since I have to pull apart the exhaust system again to fix some gasket leaks, I was wondering why the exhaust gaskets to the...
  • Re: '84 transmission replacement
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:13:59 -0500
    ...Does > anyone see any problems with that plan? (No exhaust system removal - > Yea!!!) No problem with this approach, but you wouldn't have had...
  • Re: sounds like a go-cart
    Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
    Wed, 12 Jun 2002 08:01:58 -0600
    ...the exhaust and my van was making the same noise a few weeks ago until I plugged the holes in the exhaust system (bad...
  • Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:45:33 -0400
    ...The boxer exhaust systems are rigidly mounted to the engines with struts everywhere, but I've never seen a diesel one. Clearly if there...
  • Re: My Rusty Exhaust Is No More
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:38:38 -0700
    ...I will probably get new exhaust system from 1 of the vendors & have it professionally installed since I tend to spend less that way...
  • Re: 81-83 CA exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sat, 13 Mar 1999 22:07:34 -0700
    ...BILL <billv2@prodigy.net> >Hey John, what are you using for your exhaust system? I'm gonna have to >replace mine in the near...
  • Re: Painting Exhaust
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 May 2005 00:49:59 EDT
    ...no need to remove system, just get a few rattle cans of BBQ paint and go to town.. mask off your rear valence tho...
  • Re: engine pushing exhaust into coolant system
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 1 Dec 2007 08:54:18 -0500
    ...Mike John Mosley wrote: > What is the best way to find out which cylinder is leaking exhaust into the > coolant system? > thanks > jack 91...
  • Pageing Denis Haynes
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 4 Aug 2010 05:58:27 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: VW Inline 4 motor 'revise and re-install' update, (long)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:07:39 EDT
    ...I make my own engine conversion exhaust systems ... in conjunction with a 'real' exhaust welder/fabricator guy hey Guys what I used on my...
  • Exhaust fastener sizes needed
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 11 Jan 2005 11:11:41 -0600
    When I reinstall my 2.1L exhaust system after the heads go back on, I would like to replace all the fasteners in stainless...
  • A little help, Literally
    Historical mailing list - SKP
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 17:48:23 -0700
    There is a down pipe on the exhaust that connects the exhaust system to the Catalytic converter. On this down pipe there is a...
  • Newcomer has Questions
    Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
    Sat, 2 Jun 2001 16:15:22 -0700
    ...Also if anyone know somebody who builds custom stainless-steel exhaust systems, I would like to know. I am located in Southern California (Camarillo...
  • Re: Boy is she stinky!
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:56:07 -0700
    ...kind of sedition. >> >> The current exhaust is very bad anyway, some I'm considering a Vanistan >> exhaust system. Anyone have any thoughts on these...
  • Exhaust gaskets on S&S
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Sat, 13 Oct 2001 21:36:00 -0400
    Just a follow-up on the S&S Headers exhaust system installation I did and reported on a few months back. I just had...
  • Re: Head Damage? Test strips!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:31:37 -0400
    ...letting gasses into the cooling > system. In the air cooled days you could actually hear loose heads. > Often it sounded like an exhaust problem. >
  • Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:53:58 -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...
  • 90 Syncro FS in MA
    Historical mailing list - Debra Brewster
    Sat, 13 Dec 1997 01:53:32 -0500
    ...New engine, transmission, exhaust system, brakes and tires within the last year and a half. Silver metallic exterior, grey interior with removable rear-facing...