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Exhaust pipe source needed - Repost
Historical mailing list
Thu, 25 Jul 1996 17:04:22 -0400
A week ago or so several folks sent me sourced for exhaust pipes (particulary the one with the O2 sensor screwed in it). My...
Exhaust manifold material?
Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
Wed, 12 Aug 1998 15:47:50 -0600
I need to know if the exhaust manifold on an '86 2.1 engine is steel, aluminium, or cast Iron. the Welder needs to...
aircooled exhaust studs
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 18:32:53 -0700
I'm replacing the exhaust on my '81. I have studs for the crossover pipe flanges. Should I put them in with Loktite or...
Re: Replaced heads, now water in oil
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:17:11 -0400
Improperly installed heads can get you exhaust in the cololant. If you want to see if this is happening, and that the copper rings...
Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 13:45:46 +0200
...Then the exhaust system would never rust, and you could sell em for like a grand each! Tell me if you figure it out...
Re: Rocky Mtn Westy Exhaust
Historical mailing list - James V
Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:34:40 -0700
...The final fit commonly has the cat-exhaust-tailpipe assembly sloping downward to the right. It hangs lower than stock. Performance should theoretically be...
Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:07:38 -0800
...exhaust to the engine *mainly* to reduce > transmitting engine noise to the vehicle body? > > ..... > > Or was this done mainly to prevent the exhaust from...
Mileage with platimun plugs
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:39:50 -0800
Since getting the exhaust system back together and the starter fixed, I am now working on finding out what caused the drop in mileage...
Re: 3 really easy exhaust questions.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:35:02 -0500
...3 really easy exhaust questions. The other day I noticed that I have an exhaust leak. Hopefully fixing this will help bring up the...
Re: Rusty exhaust. Paint?
Historical mailing list - dylan
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:37:17 -0700
...the insulation needs to be on the inside of the exhaust system. So that it will actually make the steel that the exhaust system...
Re: Exhaust bolts studs nuts to prevent future corrosion problems
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:21:52 -0700
...Exhaust bolts studs nuts to prevent future corrosion problems Actually the subject is about exhaust nuts to use but I figured the word bolts...
Re: stainless exhaust system
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:05:04 EDT
...As I look at purchasing yet another entire exhaust system for my 83.5, I am regretting not having purchased the set of stainless...
Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sat, 24 May 2003 09:19:20 -0700
...He needs to replace >the exhaust system on his 2.0l air cooled Vanagon in order to get the van >through inspection (smog). We...
Re: heater question (bad interior smells)
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:12:54 -0500
...I think the heat exchanger takes heat from the exhaust via radiator style fins connected to the exhaust pipe. If this part of the...
Re: Aux. heater questions.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Oct 1994 16:31:16 -0500
...The exhaust needs to be in place to direct the crap away from your other intake. I can also tell you to not go...
Aftermarket Exhaust Parts for '87 Westie
Historical mailing list - Steven J. Hughes
Tue, 9 Jul 96 21:34:02 -0500
...The Mint Condition '87 Westie needs LOTZ of exhaust work.... My trusted friend/mechanic says I need new header pipes, and he has been...
Re: Exhaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:09:19 -0500
Techtonics Tuning (503 843 2700) has the best fitting exhausts at the best price of anyone I know. They also carry stainless systems. Definitly...
Re: Diesel Exhaust Improvements
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 20:41:25 -0500
...Diesel Exhaust Improvements > > I thought I heard about using a Dasher exhaust manifold on the Vanagon > diesel > for improved performance. Looked in the archives...
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: Loose exhaust bolt again. fix if stripped?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:26:37 -0800
Jonce, Thanks for your timely request for assistance with the loose exhaust bolts. I am facing the same problem on my daily driver #4...
'80 Vanagon exhaust system
Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
Fri, 15 Mar 96 10:49:59 PST
My '80 Vanagon needs the exhaust system replaced. The van has a catalytic converter and my city (Spokane, WA) has stringent emissions testing. The...
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 02:23:06 -0500
...However, if it is a good idea why didn't the exhaust > come with them? Second in a few years if I need to...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Front Exhaust Manifold (cyl 1 & 3) Needed
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 3 May 2012 12:50:28 -0500
...I don't think I have a single piece of exhaust, John. Sorry. Jim On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 12:29 PM, JRodgers...
Re: 2.1 exhaust test port?
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 20:49:34 -0700
...On 10/9/06 8:22 PM, "Damon Lowe" <dlowe93@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > I have a port of some sort on my exhaust pipe...
Waterboxer exhaust systems
Historical mailing list - Brown Robert G
Thu, 2 Mar 1995 13:24:19 -0500 (EST)
Hello VW friends, I'm looking for an aftermarket exhaust system for my '84 Westfalia (Waterboxer) as a less costly alternative to VW's...
Exhaust Screw back in place
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Oct 96 17:40:45 EDT
hey now, i borrowed a screwdriver and was able to get the exhaust screw back in. running fine now. my worry now is what...
Exhaust Mix up
Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 10:49:38 EST
Regarding my recent post on exhaust components purchased from the Bus Depot, I made an error in identifying the muffler as a Starla. It...
Re: exhaust systems....
Historical mailing list - davidb
Sun, 30 May 1999 10:14:19 -0700
...davidb Rob Rubin wrote: > So, by the amount, or rather lack of responses, noone out there has had > experience with either after-market exhaust...
Re: Exhaust system question (89 vanagon gl)
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:44:14 -0600
Eric Nettles wrote: > Oddly enough I used a dremel to get into places not easily reachable when > cutting some of my exhaust bolts. I...
Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations - Still Do
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:20:41 -0600
...see how they weather the storm--- Winter Park Florida---nice place for the ultimate endurance test, of an exhaust system. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
uk sycro exhaust supplier..help, please
Historical mailing list - Cpt Curl
Thu, 30 May 2002 10:37:42 EDT
I need to find a supplier for a full exhaust system for my 2.1 wasserboxer Caravelle GL Syncro.......any ideas welcome. I have...
2.1L Exhaust header + parts FS, not mine
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 18:44:20 -0400
Some of you are probably looking for a non-rusty 2.1L exhaust header. Not mine, just found it: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws...
WTB 1.9 WBX exhaust
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:59:40 -0800
Hello list! I'm looking for a good used 1.9 WBX exhaust sans cat and muffler. Please p-mail! Thanks, ===== Chris S.'85...
Re: Exhaust bolt snapped off...yikes!!
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:34:50 -0400
...2007 3:06 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Exhaust bolt snapped off...yikes!! > >> good stainless hardwear works everytime.. > >except when it...
NOW - Stainless Steel Mufflers
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:24:52 -0700
We're just finishing up a partial resto on a 1991 Westy that's getting the GW SS exhaust. So, I'll let you...
Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:00:26 -0400
> I don't know if the BD exhaust would be any louder than > stock, it is a stock exhaust on a 72-74. You...
Re: New exhaust install - SS hardware?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 16:37:45 -0700
Why, in particular brass nuts? Is there something wrong with using stainless hardware (both studs and nuts) for the exhaust manifold (or anywhere on...
Re: "Toyota made a Vanagon also" according to my local Midas Muffler Manager!
Historical mailing list - jon
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 15:44:20 -0700
...The manager says the exhaust pipe before the "heat > sensor" is rotted out (imagine that after 22 years!), & that Toyota says > they are NLA...
Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:22:50 -0600
On Jul 16, 2008, at 3:10 PM, Ken Lewis wrote: > The reason I have always heard to wrap the exhaust pipes is to...
2.1 Engine Exhaust Stud/Bolt Questions?
Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:22:07 -0700
Time for some preventative maintenance on the proverbial rusting exhaust system! Presently running a stock 2.1 exhaust system with OEM Pipes and Hangers...
Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:58:29 -0700
...Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions. > > > > > > > Hi all. > > > > > > I'm gathering parts to fab up the exhaust for my Jetta conversion. My > > plan...
Re: nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:28:49 -0600
I'm glad to know someone besides me used the brass nuts on the exhaust studs. Me on airplanes. It's still a good...
Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:24:44 -0400
...Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners? Back in my days as an aircraft mechanic, brass nuts were used on exhaust studs because they do...
Re: Exhaust valve leak on fresh top end rebuild-I need a little advice
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:05:06 -0400
...I could hear and feel air coming out the exhaust port so I tried taping on the exhaust valve stem several times both with...
Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues , now with exhaust leak
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:46:12 -0500
...This is a fairly > common problem with the Vanagon exhausts. You have two choices: take off > the exhaust a sand/grind them flat and...
Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:16:58 -0400
...Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > sorry what i meant was i hit the button under the front of...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 15:06:45 -0800
Here is the exhaust system I bought for my 1981 Westy. I bought it from Chirco.com & it is a Bug Pack System. Part...
Re: Exhaust valve leak on fresh top end rebuild-I need a little advice
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:11:44 -0300
...I could hear and feel air coming out the exhaust port so I tried taping on the exhaust valve stem several times both with...
Re: Catalytic Heaters.
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 13:51:39 -0800
...Vented heaters dump it out their exhaust pipes. This is the steam you see from your exhaust pipe one those cool high-dew-point...
Re: 84 #1-#3 exhaust pipe doesn't match
Historical mailing list - bueses
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:35:05 -0600
...Last week my 3 year old-43,000 miles Midas muffler failed emissions cuz the weld failed at the muffler exhaust pipe. Went over...
Re: small hole at exhaust header patch
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 9 Dec 2019 06:03:02 -0800
...I've used exhaust-rated putties before and they just don't hold up to the heat, they turn to dust after a while...
Re: Copper nuts for exhaust
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 May 1996 14:21:13 +0000
BMW's use copper nuts for the exhaust as OEM. I think that the theory behind this is that the copper will "give" before...
'80 ac vangon exhaust
Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:37:34 -0500
Has anyone ordered this exhaust from BD recently? Does it come with everything in the pic? Gaskets, tail pipe, etc. I'm assuming from...
Stainless Steel Exhaust
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Feb 1997 21:43:13 -0500 (EST)
A fellow posted here saying he was thinking of producing a stainless steel exhaust system for the waterboxer. I think this is an excellent...
Re: white smoke?
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:17:56 -0500
...If the exhaust smells sweet---it's coolant If the exhaust smells like raw fuel and your eyes burn, it's bad injectors ( could...
Re: self locking exhaust hardware
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Fri, 11 May 2001 16:06:02 EDT
My experience of exhaust hardware is that it is almost always self locking ! Actally, german automobiles usually use copper nuts so they dont rust...
exhaust quality questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:53:48 -0600
I need to replace a few exhaust pipes on my 85 Westfalia. My local repair shop suggested S+S pipes as a more economical...
Peanut oil on exhaust system?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:40:33 -0400
How about slathering a new exhaust system with peanut oil, every time you drive it, until a coating, not unlike a black iron skillet...
Re: white clouds out of the exhaust (2)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:47:48 -0600
White smoke from the exhaust is just about guaranteed to be coolant. This can be caused in 2 ways: leaking/blown headgasket or cracked...
Re: Mechanic says $250 muffler
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 15:18:31 -0800
...This keeps the exhaust gases hotter and helps to maintains a high exhaust gas velocity throughout the pipe. This allows the exhaust to have...