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• VW Howard looking for ideas...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:32:06 -0700
  ...However, the exhaust collector pipe is now broken for the 2nd time. This pipe is located just below the exhaust manifold. It is shaped...
• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:51:56 -0400
  ...This flexibility allows very easy assembly of the exhaust system without stress. I have seen absolutely no soot at the joint that would indicate...
• Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:42:42 -0400
  Since you were buying the GoWesty exhaust you should have considered adding the their CARB cat. It is discounted as part of an exhaust...
• Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 23:01:36 -0800
  Ever use an atomizer? The exhaust leak will do about the same thing with exhaust gasses... (I'm almost done with my smog class...
• Re: exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:28:11 EDT
  What flange is warped? Around the exhaust port on the head or the exhaust pipe? If it is on the pipe why not just...
• Re: Custom back window
  Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 09:53:20 -0600
  I second the exhaust issue, it will be BAD. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Benjamin...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:11:16 -0400
  The rear exhaust pipe is way different. The whole exhaust is different. You will have to remove the oil cooler or use a shorter...
• WTB 2.1l exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:05:43 -0400
  ...The intent is to patch the exhaust on a Syncro I recently purchased to allow me to evaluate the condition of the engine. Since...
• Re: Inline 4 exhaust manifolds
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:14:14 -0400
  ...Bill MacLachlan wrote: >I'm thinking of replacing the diesel exhaust manifold/pipe on my I4 >conversion with the manifold/pipe from an Audi...
• Re: Fridge Exhaust Normal?
  Historical mailing list - RiffOil
  Sat, 15 May 2010 12:50:07 -0700
  Do notice the exhaust fan turning on ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May Peace be upon You ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <P> Please consider the environment before printing this email. On May 15...
• Re: TD exhaust piping and muffler
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:58:56 -0500
  ...One thing I have been stuck on is the new exhaust system. You used to have details on your website about the exhaust system...
• small hole at exhaust header patch
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 13:24:38 -0600
  Got a pencil point size hole where the exhaust header bolts to the head. Anyone got a recommendation for a JB Weld type patch...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:27:33 EDT
  In a message dated 9/15/00 3:05:53 PM, Wolfvan88@AOL.COM writes: << When the bolts that hold the exhaust on get...
• Re: 72-74 exhaust on an 80-83 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 20:03:12 EST
  In a message dated 3/3/02 7:59:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes: > Is it true that exhaust systems...
• Here's one what's your cut?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 22:00:27 -0800
  Hi all, I took my van in for an exhaust repair and the guy said that the crack in the exhaust pipe (where the...
• How to remove exhaust manifold?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:49:36 -0400
  I got the nuts off the exhaust manifold on my old engine just fine with the aid of a torch. So, with the studs...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 08:09:18 EDT
  ...See my . . . >> I really have a problem with following the recommendations of anyone who also recommends using RTV on an exhaust joint. George
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 08:01:16 EDT
  ...COM writes: << One recomendation though, check my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) webpage before spending any...
• Re: Metal shavings under valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 17:51:42 -0500
  ...Probably number >>3 exhaust valve. Let us know what you find when you pull the head off (it is >>probably not going to be...
• Re: [NVC] 1930s Steam Cooker Uses Car Exhaust To Cook For Your Family
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:41:51 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: [NVC] 1930s Steam Cooker Uses Car Exhaust To Cook For Your Family > > > > > http://gizmodo.com/381775/1930s-steam-cooker...
• Sound mitigation
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:41:44 -0700
  The volume inside a Vanagon can be helped by a very careful assessment of how the motor, transmission and exhaust are connecting with the...
• source for syncro exhuast parts
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 16:53:41 -0600
  ...I've been searching for other aftermarket exhaust parts and have come up with: Bus Depot: approx $500+ for all the pipes and in...
• Re: aircooled exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 19:56:32 -0800
  ...aircooled exhaust studs > > I'm replacing the exhaust on my '81. I have > studs for the crossover pipe flanges. Should > I put them in...
• Re: Exhaust leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 04:20:35 -0400
  ...With the shop vac powered up, I then sprayed soapy water on the exhaust with a small spray bottle. In a very short time...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:22:42 -0500
  ...Flex couplings and floating exhausts work for vehicles as the have long exhaust systems. The short system on the Vanagon is best to be...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:33:29 -0400
  For what the exhaust gaskets cost, why would one even think of re-using them? Practice! Just make sure you don't get type...
• Re: 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 95 20:53:02 EDT
  ...These differences change the left exhaust manifold configuration and heater box design specifically. We needed the left exhaust manifold for the 82 and were...
• Re: Stainless Steel exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 15:05:34 gmt
  ...The exhaust tubing (headers) for the Vanagon >are horrendously expensive ($1400 in Can.), even the muffler is $600!! This >is unbelievable. This is what...
• 1.6TD- "free flow" exhaust ok?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:42:41 -0700
  ...The turbo cleared the left engine mount due to the Quantum exhaust manifold having an offset mounting location for the turbo. The engine starts...
• Re: Ceramic coated exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:26:03 GMT
  I recently had my entire exhaust (sans muffler) coated by High Performance Coatings (HPC). I used their HiPerCoat exhaust coating and had the coating...
• Re: Performance and/or Stainless Steel Exhaust for 72-74 and/or 79-83 vans
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:02:22 -0500
  ...Performance and/or Stainless Steel Exhaust for 72-74 and/or 79-83 vans > I need to replace my (non cat) exhaust system. The...
• Re: Driving with no exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:36:57 -0800
  ...If you're willing to drive it without exhaust, you should be willing to flat tow it to a different location........ On Nov 15...
• Re: Pesky Gas Exhaust Cover
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 12:43:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have had difficulty getting the gas to run smoothly whenever water gets into the exhaust pipes. I, personally, would not like to be...
• Re: Exhaust system question
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:15:53 -0500
  Is this stainless exhaust system available for the air-cooled vanagons? David Higginbotham 82 Westfalia Silk Hope, NC > Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09...
• Re: Fridge Exhaust Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 May 2010 15:15:18 -0500
  I doubt that much heat would be coming out of the interior exhaust if the fan was not working. Instead, the unit would overheat...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:03:21 -0400
  ...Exhaust studs Dude I was terrified to replace my exhaust after studying the archives and list, I sprayed with PB a few nights and...
• Re: TIICO... It's Alive!!
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 16:06:07 -0600
  Check out marine exhaust systems. I know a few years ago when I was boat building we used to use certified rubber exhaust hose...
• Re: Custom exhaust repair questions. PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:25:56 -0700
  ...joint installed (albeit a shorter one): >> >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ExhaustBushin.jpg/ExhaustBushin-full;init:.jpg >> >> I suspect it was due to heat/vibration...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:27:32 -0400
  ...I've >> read reports of exhaust headers rusting very quickly after application of >> fiberglass exhaust wrap. Why? The stuff soaks up water like a...
• Re: EUROVAN EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 06:59:29 -0500 (EST)
  Hal, I'd stay away from aftermarket exhausts.....especially from Sears, Midas, Meineke, etc. These folks do not have the proper muffler (size, shape...
• Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Tue, 25 May 1999 19:02:40 EDT
  ...I had a mechanic replace that pipe once, and he is the one that told me about the exhaust system. Oh well, perhaps my...
• bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely?
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Sat, 1 May 2004 18:57:34 -0700
  Hello list, Recently, i bought a whole exhaust system (1.9 wbx) from Bus depot (last summer). I have only put about 500 miles...
• Inline 4cyl kit in Portland, Oregon now includes an engine & diesel starter !
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:37:42 -0700
  ...and the engine may be free!) Complete Diesel trans (you need the bellhousing, input shaft & mount) or use entire transmission Intake manifold Exhaust manifold...
• Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 19:28:02 -0600
  ...Symptoms > >returned with the new properly installed o2 sensor. > > An exhaust leak that lets oxygen into the exhaust system will cause the o2 sensor...
• Re: "hiccup" when Idling
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 20:38:03 EDT
  ...Mine fas a leaky exhaust. I did all the AFM BS before a simple exhaust gasket solve the whole problem. BenT
• Re: '82 Jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 08:45:29 -0700
  Ken, do you have a down pipe or at least a mating flange to attach the rest of the exhaust system to this manifold...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:01:50 -0400
  ...Or is there a substance that is for putting on the exhaust pipes to keep rust away? > And would a sacricial marine type of...
• exhausting search
  Historical mailing list - Melissa J. Cullison
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 16:53:57 -0500
  ...However, it seems we need a new exhaust system which is not available at the dealer. They say it isn't made anymore - egads...
• NVC: I-4 cam specs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:22:38 -0700
  Anybody got the book that gives the full cam specs used in a 1800 and 2000 VW I-4? Intake open/close, exhaust open...
• does anyone reuse exhaust gasket
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 08:20:31 -0700
  ...people really reuse these gaskets? Are they expensive new? I hate exhaust work. Can't imagine wanting to do it twice? gary __________________________________ Do you...
• Re: Dometic Intake & Exhaust Pipe Cleaning Tip
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:44:53 -0400
  ...with a ~ 45� face at hose > end, fits into intake or exhaust of the Dometic 182 fridge. One of these might also work well...
• Van-Again Will be Offering Ceramic Coatings Soon!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:32:47 -0400
  We are currently working with a local ceramic coating shop to offer this as an option on all of our exhaust systems. At the...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 20 May 2005 07:58:19 -0700
  ...Exhaust system insulation > > > > > > > I've given some thought to putting an insulating > wrap on the exhaust > > > system of my van to help alleviate some...
• Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:09:29 EDT
  You should be aware that the manufacturers of most exhaust wrap products have a disclaimer on their boxes that use of the product will...
• Re: painting exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 18 May 2003 08:59:06 -0700
  ...painting exhaust On the 80-83 exhaust you can just get an extractor in place of the crossover It comes painted black. After running...
• Stainless Steel Exhaust System - December Sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 06:04:23 EST
  Volks, I will be offering a sale on my Stainless Steel Exhaust systems, for Vanagon 1.9 & 2.1 engined Vanagons. Sale starts December...
• Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 07:29:44 -0400
  ...exhaust >>Has anyone used a ceramic coated or powder coated exhaust system? . . . >> >> >I've just rusted out > > >>mine (lasted 4 years) and am looking...
• Re: Follow-up on bad exhaust experience
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:04:47 -0500
  For those of you raging on the poor mechanic that broke an exhaust stud you should consider this. #1) The broken stud was an...
• Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 23:58:54 -0700
  Hi Volks, I've been having exhaust leak problems for the past year...First I had the header machined down to fix a leak...
• Re: Exhaust Stud size
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 07:44:48 -0600
  Ryan, The studs and bolts on my '85 exhaust are all M8. When I fixed mine I used a combination of studs and round...