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Source for Dansk exhaust?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Apr 1996 12:59:00 -0400 (EDT)
---------- Where can I get these pipes? Do they also have the unique front header pipe for the syncro? Thanks, porter_fred%pax9@mr.nawcad...
$70 muffler strap? 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Wed, 9 Apr 1997 18:51:41 +0000
I installed new exhaust pipe and muffler on my '84 vanagon 1.9L. My local VW dealer quoted $68.45 for the metal strap...
Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:36:47 EST
...The system has Stainless > pipes > and an Aluminized muffler and is setup to be used with a catalytic convertor > engine. If this is the...
Re: PVC pipe awning trick (fwd)
Historical mailing list - morrison
Wed, 19 Jul 1995 21:39:48 -0700 (PDT)
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Re: Replacing water pump - pointers?
Historical mailing list - David Bayer
Wed, 8 Oct 1997 12:23:15 -0700
...It took about 4 hours and the most difficult part of the replacement was tightening the large coolant pipe which comes off to the...
Re: Cooling System for Various Conversions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:11:36 -0800
...sure, I'd go with stainless pipes. If full length or half-length ones joined in the middle are an option .. I'd go...
Re: CV Grease Kits
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:17:36 -0500
...CV Grease Kits > John, you can also just use a length of plastic pipe/hose and insert a > regular grease nipple at one end...
Re: Vanagon mechanic during the holidays? Or help with burst coolant pipe...
Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:06:16 -0800
...Vanagon mechanic during the holidays? Or help with > burst coolant pipe... > > > > Got someone to recommend? One of my coolant pipe just > burts, seemingly > > just...
Who has exhaust header pipes in stock(and studs too)
Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
Sat, 22 May 2004 23:33:31 EDT
Who would be the most probable source for a quick set of replacement exhaust manifold pipes? I found a thumb sized hole in the...
Re: Is it normal...
Historical mailing list - rsf
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:39:08 -0500
...If it's excess oil getting through your tail pipe can often have an oily feel but if it's dry and sooty at...
Re: Coolant pipes replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:29:41 -0700
...Which begs the question why not copper pipes running up front? Corrosion wouldn't be too bad inside and if thick walled enough the...
Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:11:32 -0700
Trip report -- just took a 2000 mile trip after doing Chris' hot foot pipe insulation mod, up the 395 this last week. It was...
Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:37:07 -0700
...The aftermarket ones still seem to have the >> pipe >> too close. Still mostly a pipe bending problem. I guess they got a bit >> sloppy...
Re: "Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part , Deux
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:54:47 -0700
...On Wed, 21 Jul 1999, Bulley wrote: > What is relevant is that when functioning correctly, the EGR system > includes a burning hot pipe running...
Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:10:40 -0700
...Took it apart again -- The collector pipe (G) seems > ok, but the ends of the header pipes are pretty rusted, and I can see...
Re: 2.1L Metal coolant pipe
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
Sun, 19 May 2019 20:25:02 -0400
...Ken On Sun, May 19, 2019, 5:57 PM Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote: > Looking for a decent used coolant pipe from the water...
front to rearcoolant pipes-starting to rust more than a bit!
Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
Thu, 04 Aug 1994 15:16:15 -0500 (EST)
Greetings, I was just under the van and noticed that the coolant pipes on my van are rusting rather badly in the area in...
Re: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Sep 1997 16:17:31 -0700
...2.1 pipes!!! What David has reported on the mileage is TRUE! These Mufflers will bolt up to your OE pipes OR the S...
Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
Historical mailing list - John P
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:51:13 -0000
While we are on this thread, I noted copper pipe was suggested as a replacement, would this not cause electrolysis problems, from my dim...
Yakima Racks FS/Trade
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:01:27 -0800
...Needs pipes. You can find pipes at any hardware store. Racks cost $140 complete I figure they are worth $55 I will sell or...
2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 2 Jul 2017 16:02:15 -0700
...Is the Vanagon 2.1 Ernst muffler basically a straight through design? Or does it have baffles and sets of pipes redirecting exhaust flow...
Changing coolant hoses.
Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
Tue, 28 Dec 1999 13:29:30 -0600
This weekend I am tackling the task of replacing the long coolant pipes from engine to radiator. I already bought nice heavy duty 1...
Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Jun 2001 - Special issue (#2001-746)
Historical mailing list - Peter Small
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:13:08 -0700
...Spillage when filling the gas Spill out of the filler pipe (2WD) --> replace the filler pipe with the lastest version. It got a small...
Re: Picture of AAZ or AHU turbo charger down pipe please?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:26:24 -0700
Great - just a round hole like I was suspecting! :) What is the internal diameter of the pipe? David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356...
Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:44:46 -0500
...Coolant will rush out of the pipe and > pump opening. Tilt the pipe down and more coolant will flow out. Then > remove the bolts...
Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 07:44:21 -0400
...Some > time ago the metal end pulled out of the pipe. I did what I have always > successfully done which is to epoxy it...
Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:55:32 -0800
...Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included) > > Hey guys. > > Pic looking at front end of coolant pipes roughed in for my engine > conversion...
Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:25:43 -0800
...Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included) > > > > Hey guys. > > > > Pic looking at front end of coolant pipes roughed in for my engine > > conversion...
Re: Rant - Was: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:03:53 -0700
...And from every indication from the price of the pipes I >would think that these are the low grade stainless. > > ><< imported from Germany exclusively...
How To: Wet Pressure Gauge was Re: oil pressure light
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 18:44:17 EDT
...I set up a "T" using a 2 1/2" piece of threaded pipe and a "T" fitting. The pipe and "T" fitting are...
Re: My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Fri, 28 Feb 1997 00:53:07 -0600
...Then proceed to find someone weighing in over 200 lbs that will > jump up and down on the pipe. Seriously, the extra length will...
exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:57:12 -0700
...So now when i do the connector pipe what grade of ss do i use 304 is out so 3XX or zinc plated ?? I...
Dang exhaust leak-- any tips?
Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:21:39 -0400
...So he has put it together, then taken it off and filed down the pipes and put it back on and each time a...
Need a/c part
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:16:22 -0400
...Anyway, what I'm in need of is the short refrigerant pipe that connects to the hose that runs under the van. The part...
Re: striking caution by dennis
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 8 May 2016 18:51:04 -0600
But Remember ~ Longer Pipe Needs Heftier BreakerBar ~ On 8 May , 2016, at 2:53 PM, Neil N wrote: > You keep hats in your barn...
Re: [T2] Need Exhaust Part Number
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 19:51:38 -0700
...Wednesday, August 06, 2003 3:19 PM Subject: [T2] Need Exhaust Part Number > Canadian 1980 Vanagons came with a small pipe in place of...
Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:58 -0400
...The aftermarket ones still seem to > have the pipe too close. Still mostly a pipe bending problem. I guess > they got a bit sloppy...
Re: Exhaust system brackets on 84GL 4 speed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:46:47 -0700
...the one that goes straight back to the Y pipe/cat flange ..... I like that one on. the one from the middle of the...
Re: KEP URABUS Exhaust System Questions
Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:37:12 -0800
...what are your thoughts on hanging the Cat and Muffler from the body and using a flexible exhaust pipe section between the Cat and...
Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:54:16 -0400
...I believe that >it is called a bypass pipe, it is on the driver's side. I ordered one >from Ken at Vanagain last...
coolant hose tools
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 6 Apr 2020 19:01:59 +0000
...Hose Clamp Pliers Swivel Flat Band Flat-Band Ring-Type Car Water Pipe Removal Tool Mechanics Engineer - Walmart.com | | | | $12.59 | | | | | | | Hose Clamp Pliers...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 17:50:27 -0500
...An orifice or very skinny pipe --> a resistor (but even fat pipes have resistance, see your flow tables). Pressure drop across an orifice, skinny...
Continuing Exhaust Saga...
Historical mailing list - Andy
Wed, 28 Sep 94 15:12 EDT
Well, I called around, and although I did find a crossover pipe for my '81 Vanagon through an aftermarket supplier (Bus Boys), it cost...
Re: 1.9 exhaust at number 1
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 06:11:28 EDT
...Is that = characteristic for these engines? < < Depends on how old that pipe is and what condition the engine is ? Exhaust pipes are a wear...
Re: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:37:06 +0000
...If the pipes are discolored time to change them. If on the East Coast Bus Depot may be able to get you the pipes...
Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 09:17:45 -0500
...A lot of the use depended on what was going to flow thru the pipes valves at the factory. I am no chemist, metallurgist...
WBX fuel rails
Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DCUS/SET21)
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:32:28 +0200
...if I can put 3/8" pipe threads into the tube and install a 3/8" pipe plug. Has this been tried? Thanks, Mike...
Re: Kitchen electric
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:03:05 -0500
...Do not use a garden hose cap, because the cap threads >> are SAE and will ruin the fresh water drain pipe! Use the right...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:45:44 -0400
How about internal ceramic coating as a barrier against galvanic corrosion? If it's tough enough to survive inside the engine or exhaust pipes...
Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Mon, 18 May 2009 17:38:54 -0600
...The inserts in my coolant pipes had almost slipped out entirely. I used a hair dryer to heat the plastic thoroughly and then using...
79 bus owners help!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Apr 1996 20:21:05 -0500 (EST)
In response to my own post about the crossover pipe: CA Imports says the 79 crossover exhaust pipe DOES NOT make a U and...
Re: SS header
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 18:12:49 -0700
...But this short pipe, available from VW Germany, will cost DM 120.00, this is not acceptable. Visit a local muffler shop to get...
Help....I need a water pipe
Historical mailing list - Chad G
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 10:26:48 -0400
I'm in desperate need of the metal water pipe that runs across the top of a 1.9l engine. It connects from the...
Re: Where is *your* O2 Sensor?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 18 May 2002 11:55:58 -0400
...It's > attached just beyond where the exhaust pipe connects to the cat. > > Uh, is this correct? I thought it was supposed to be...
Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 29 May 2005 02:57:38 -0500
...I have an oil leak in the neighborhood of the filler pipe and can't seem to find the source. I don;t think...
Re: Front radiator hoses - which goes where?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 27 May 2007 11:25:28 -0700
...Just match both ends to the pipes with the coolant arrows in the same directions. Mark Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: > Well, I guess...
Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 08:25:20 -0500
...a coolant smell at the exhaust pipe, a noticeable loss of coolant over a short period of time, and running hot at least when...
Coolant hose blues, best replacement kit?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 8 May 2024 10:38:28 -0400
...If needing pipes again what are folks recommending? My radiator and the two hoses coming off it are new last year. So need all...
Re: Fridge blowing out. Where to seal air leaks
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 23:45:57 -0500
...Should I? > > There is a roundish metal plate that fits betweeen the outer pie-pan > cover and the exhaust pipe. There's a hole...
Re: tube bumpers
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:03:05 -0700
...I was just looking around youtube to find the video I mentioned, and just learned the difference between the term "pipe" and "tube". Tube...