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• carb follies, vw content, no van content
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 00:58:46 -0400
  ...He drilled and tapped his tailpipe for a sparkplug and rigged a windshield wiper motor to turn an extra distributor in the hatchback area...
• hissing tailpipe!?!
  Historical mailing list - sallad
  Mon, 20 May 1996 17:59:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Because of my accident last week, we, my dad and I, replaced my tailpipe this weekend. I now have a new tail pipe(was...
• Re: '84 Vanagon and Midas Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:11:37 EDT
  ...departure to the VW Reunion @ Woodstock, I lost my muffler and tailpipe. My hanger had rusted through on the part behind the muffler. Anyway...
• Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 07:04:17 CDT
  ...convertor,tailpipe 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight buckets and wiring pigtails...
• Water from tailpipe
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:39:32 -0500
  ...When I first fire up my van I see condensation coming from the tailpipe, both as steam and small droplets. The condensation does not...
• ...and speaking of BusDepot mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:00:50 -0500
  My new muffler and tailpipe, from BusDepot, should be waiting on the porch - right where the UPS (U're Package Smashed) Neanderthal left it...
• Re: update on Stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:37:45 -0700
  ari, my 91 syncro has 53k on it and the muffler and tailpipe are both shot and need replacing. actually, the muffler could probably...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 00:23:45 -0400
  Greeting from Montreal, On another note, I have two heater boxes, muffler and tailpipe from my old 75 bus. If anyone asks I sell...
• Re: 87 vanagon ansa muffler
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:58:13 -0800
  ...And like I said before, the tailpipe flange is more rounded than the opposite end. -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73...
• Westy Center Single Seat, Trailer hitch, Mud flaps, Diesel exhaust system, etc. For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 06:30:24 CDT
  ...convertor, tailpipe. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight buckets and wiring pigtails...
• Re: Water from tailpipe
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 08:10:54 -0900
  ...Water from tailpipe I noticed a strange thing this weekend. When I first fire up my van I see condensation coming from the tailpipe...
• black smoke pouring out exhaust?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Sat, 18 Feb 1995 16:57:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...After just a few moments enoromous billowing clouds of oily blue ish smoke pours out the tailpipe.There's no doubt about the oil...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:54:50 -0800
  Other than a possible random road block safety inspection, California inspects nothing but tailpipe emissions. //Jack > > What country are you in to say " > > very...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:41:43 -0500
  ...Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy > OEM mufflers are still available for the 2.1's. List is about $200 and...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions ULSD availability
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:16:02 -0500
  ...gov/consumer/news_detail.cfm/news_id=10340 old vehicles will run fine, just minus 10% of the particulate matter comming from the tailpipe.
• '84 Vanagon and Midas Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 17:42:16 -0700
  Well with 2 days before departure to the VW Reunion @ Woodstock, I lost my muffler and tailpipe. My hanger had rusted through on the...
• Re: Smoke, acrid smell from new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:42:17 -0600
  > John Koloen wrote: >> >> I just installed a new muffler and tailpipe on my 87 Westy. I drove it for >> a five minutes and noticed...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:59:47 -0700
  ...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver
• WTB: 81 Federal Emissions Parts
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 08:51:55 -0400
  ...The muffler/catalytic converter/tailpipe seem to be readily available new from several vendors: the EGR parts are more troublesome...anyone have any to...
• Re: Water from tailpipe
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:57:20 -0600
  ...Water from tailpipe >Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:39:32 -0500 > >I noticed a strange thing this weekend. When I first fire up...
• Re: Non OEM VW Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 16:04:28 EST
  ...The muffler looks like swiss cheese and the tailpipe has been gone for five years. Some of us don't live in CA. Well...
• smokin tailpipe 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Miller - James W.
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 21:41:18 -0400 (EDT)
  Hey all, Just wunderin how much soot/smoke is normal during excelleration and driving on an 83 diesel westy. The motor was replaced new...
• Re: Getting rid of tailgaters
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 08:01:36 -0800
  Why not just rig your tailpipe to shoot flames? That would probably get more attention than flashing backup lights. This link shows how. http...
• emissions inspection failure
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Mon, 24 May 1999 20:16:04 -0600
  ...The idle test, where they stick a probe in the tailpipe and measure, came out too high for CO and Hydrocarbons. What's the...
• Ceramic coated exhausts for aircooled Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - S.C. Harrison
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:53:09 -0700
  Anyone know of a source for OEM-style ceramic coated exhausts for the aircooled Vanagon? Primarily interested in the muffler and tailpipe. Anyone had...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 19:15:26 -0700
  ...2004 12:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Tailpipe repair --- Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > Not really.. Around town, slowing...
• FS tailpipe for 80-82 diesel Vanagon -- Sold out
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 09:39:42 -0500
  ...05 PM Eastern Standard Time, >firestream@MINDSPRING.COM writes: > ><< > Brand new tailpipe, $8.00 > > plus your shipping > > Can you beat that? > >> > >Please Please Please...
• Re: 89 Bluestar muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:06:19 -0500
  ...The tailpipe outlet is in fact about 7-8 o clock as you say. I was able to get the muffler fitted with I...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 06:15:37 -0400
  ...Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy I don't believe you can purchase an original quality muffler through a VW dealer...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:59:27 -0400
  ...On my 1985 Crew Cab, I have 2 *huge* hose clamps that wrap around the muffler and one of the tailpipes. Holds it nice...
• Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:44:22 -0400
  ...I think the tailpipes start to rust in shipping. Unless > you spring for stainless steel or take the parts somewhere and have them > professionally...
• Re: black smoke pouring out exhaust?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 18 Feb 95 16:14:12 CST
  ...smoke pours out the tailpipe.There's no doubt about the oil in >it-wiping a rag around the tailpipe gave plenty on the...
• Re: Excessive Oil Usage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Feb 95 16:01:56 PST
  ...If your engine burns oil or if valve guides are worn you will see the blue smoke pouring out of the tailpipe. AT the...
• Re: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 12:25:51 CST6CDT
  ...why do all the emissions tests that the > states do stick it up the tailpipe? likewise, the gas tester you can buy > from those...
• Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 22:01:00 -0400
  ...It is accompanied by a 2.25" catalyst from a 16V Scirocco and 2.25" tubing as a tailpipe. Yes, the longest tailpipe possible...
• Re: Exhaust Pipes Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:11:48 -0500
  ...The j-pipe, muffler hangers, and tailpipe should be different. The Syncro engine sits lower in the body but the j-pipe for the...
• Re: 87 vanagon ansa muffler
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:00:58 -0800
  ...And like I said before, > the > tailpipe flange is more rounded than the opposite end. > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" > 73...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:17:27 -0600
  nice fluffy coat of it inside the tailpipe. It seems like this would kill a catalytic converter. ----------------- Clip ---------------- It's much, much hotter inside...
• tialpipes of busdepot
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 09:04:42 -0800
  The tailpipe I got from busdepot clearly would not fit a stock vanagon. It was of good quality steel and one fourth the cost...
• 84 Westy with Subie 2.2/auto trans in trouble
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 20:23:12 -0700
  ...White smoke out tailpipe sounds like headgaskets. TIA, BenT sent from my electronic leash
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 14:39:49 -0600
  Buy an exhaust pipe hanger (couple of bucks) attach it between muffler and tailpipe then attach it to the underbody (drill hole for bolt...
• Re: 84 exhaust prices
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 22:04:12 -0400
  ...Header Cage System only (which ya use yer converter, muffler and tailpipe) is $199. Turbo-Style Muffler w/Tailpipe by itself is $147.50...
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 31 May 2007 15:51:35 -0500
  ...IMHO this is actually a pretty good test, if you can kill the engine totally by using a wet rag on the tailpipe. If...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 12:52:24 EDT
  ...Cleaner emissions(forget what you used to see coming out of tailpipes),better fuel mileage,lower maintenance,and the ability to run on non...
• Re: Hints re tail pipe removal
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Sun, 23 May 2004 13:34:30 -0600
  Time to replace the tailpipe on my westy. As expected rusted solid. Any hints. Muffler is fine, just can't get the three bolts...
• muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 11:36:35 -0700
  ...Has anyone done a fix for this with metal strapping or something? Steve Frisbee 85 Westy, with tailpipe a'waggin ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid...
• exhaust hardware sizes needed
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 23:17:42 -0500
  ...Muffler to Tailpipe: Thanks in advance! df
• EKTA request (and advice) Exhaust 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:41:38 -0500
  ...Problem #1 tailpipe has visible hole, exhaust is loud (I have no reference for the sound level of a vanagon though), muffler and tailpipe...
• Re: '84 Vanagon and Midas Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:30:07 -0400
  ...departure to the VW > Reunion @ Woodstock, I lost my muffler and tailpipe. > My hanger had rusted through on the part behind the > muffler. > > Anyway...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:27:55 -0500
  ...That stupid funnel kept the > gasses in the tailpipe longer, and I didn't think it was fair. They didn't > listen to me...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:44:49 -0700
  ...That >stupid funnel kept the gasses in the tailpipe longer, and I didn't >think it was fair. They didn't listen to me...
• Re: Smoke, acrid smell from new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:13:49 -0500
  ...Smoke, acrid smell from new muffler >John Koloen wrote: >> >> I just installed a new muffler and tailpipe on my 87 Westy. I drove it...
• Re: tailpipe rusted already
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 06:31:49 EDT
  In a message dated 8/1/2003 6:30:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > tailpipe rusted already > If you...
• Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 17:21:06 -1000
  ...convertor,tailpipe > > >2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. > > >Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight >buckets and wiring pigtails...
• Rebuilt 2.1 Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 21:18:55 -0500
  ...The tailpipe is dark black and sooty water drips out of the tailpipe during idle. It also burns oil at about 1 quart per...
• Re: Gas heater (Vanagon 85)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:16:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...this heater, should I buy a CO detector? >> just replace the broken tailpipe (or make your own) before you use the gas heater. chris
• CO testing: port vs pipe
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 21 Nov 96 09:51:51 -0600
  the recent post about the 'German Auto' mechanic testing tune-up CO at the tailpipe infuriated me, so here goes... when doing a *tune...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:29:44 -0700
  ...You can adjust the "fweem" by how much you push the tailpipes into the muffler. In the Bentley there is actually a paragraph that...
• Re: Muffler substitute?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:54:33 -0700
  ...http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog/vehicletypescrnexhaust.asp It looks like the 1.9 cat/muffler/tailpipe/2 gaskets are available. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81...
• Re: CO testing: port vs pipe
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 18:04:36 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 21 Nov 1996, Rocko Flamefart wrote: > the recent post about the 'German Auto' mechanic testing tune-up CO at the > tailpipe infuriated...