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• Exhaust Question.........
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Thu, 3 May 2001 11:18:27 -0400
  I noticed that the colour inside my tailpipe is BLACK. My fuel mileage has gotten worse. I know nothing about vanagons.............what does this...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:49:55 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > hi, > good list. > you might mention it's gasoline engine -focuses. > Tailpipe colors for diesels...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:15:34 -0400
  ...You might also consider getting the new muffler and tailpipe >> ceramic coated to help prevent rust in the future. Depending on where >> you get...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:25:30 -0500
  ...dosent require emission tests.To remove the converter, remove the muffler/tailpipe/converter/j-pipe all as one unit.Pull the converter while this...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:36:15 -0700
  ...the next day back to Alabama, 840 miles, all WITHOUT a tailpipe. About 70 miles north of my destination my catalytic converter committed suicide...
• Re: 11MPG!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 19:04:00 -0600
  ...Actually, if the sensor is dead and the tailpipe is full of soot, the soot probably killed the sensor. SO, best to find the...
• Re: BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 09:47:17 -0400
  ...I simply had a muffler shop custom-bend me a tailpipe for it. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. http://www.busdepot.com (215...
• Exhaust Paste?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Mon, 2 May 2005 21:44:16 -0400
  ...I'm replacing the muffler on the 90 Westy and am able to reuse the old tailpipe and cat. I have new gaskets and...
• stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 10:44:23 -0700
  ...all of the mufflers will have the syncro style tailpipe which will be in one piece w/ the muffler, not bolt on like the...
• white smoke on start
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 13:06:16 -0500
  ...now when I crank it, white smoke comes out of the tailpipe. What is this?? Some conspiracy to get me to stay home and...
• Re: Help!: Passing CA smog with a modified VW engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 96 09:08:16 PDT
  ...The visual inspection is just as valid a criteria to fail a vehicle as the tailpipe emissions. You've hit a nerve. I'm...
• Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:48:34 -0400
  ...the difference in a muffler and tailpipe? The tailpipe is a seperate piece that attaches to the tailpipe...it is sold separate from the...
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:46:31 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz tailpipe has a 3/4 moon cross-section from the collision, which suggests . . . merely hints at . . . tempts me with the possibility that...
• Re: HELP: I'm still soliciting for PICs from SF Van-O-Rama
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 19:50:59 EDT
  ...I promise not to publish what Mike was doing with his tailpipe. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html">Vanagon...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:21:07 -0400
  ...On 9/29/08, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > hi, > good list. > you might mention it's gasoline engine -focuses. > Tailpipe colors...
• Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:04:31 -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: Driving report - STEBRO Stainless muffler
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 08:11:18 -0600
  ...In most cars, the exhast system is long enough that the gasses cool by the time the get to the tailpipe, but the Vanagons...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:06:20 -0400
  Yes, volks, it's all in those twin chrome tailpipes. My buddy calls them "whistle-pipes". I love it, too! It is definitely endearing...
• Re: tialpipes of busdepot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 15:45:14 -0500
  > The tailpipe I got from busdepot clearly would not fit > a stock vanagon. It was of good quality steel and > one fourth the cost...
• RE: Chirping engines...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 08:39:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...the classic whistling of the venerable type-1, came from the perforated packing in the twin tailpipes of the Beetle. A one-cylinder backfire...
• Perf Exhuast: Anyone use S&S, Fast German, other?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 00:49:03 EST
  I need to replace my muffler/tailpipe and am thinking about trying to squeeze just a small bit more power out of a new...
• Exhaust Hardware for '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:12:30 -0500
  I am planning to install a new muffler and tailpipe on my '85 Westy tonight. The muffler strap is in reuseable condition, but I...
• Tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:07:53 -0400
  So on the GoldBrick the tailpipe rusted out...again. The last several I got didn't last more than a couple years a piece...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:59:07 -0600
  ...I'm leaning toward ordering the muffler myself and having it installed, but because of the welded on tailpipe that I have currently, I...
• Re: Gastester(schon wieder!)
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 15 May 95 01:18:08 EDT
  ...As I had read posts about the idea, I had pictured sticking the sensor into the tailpipe (eg on a copper pipe to protect...
• Re: odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 May 2011 00:36:40 -0400
  ...On startup, ie cranking, just >before it starts and when turning of the engine there is a small clunk See if the tailpipe isn...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 15:01:39 -0500
  ...Has anyone done a fix for this > with metal strapping or something? > > Steve Frisbee > 85 Westy, with tailpipe a'waggin > > ===== > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Bid...
• Re: Which end?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 15:31:08 EST
  ...Now which side is the tail pipe should be? >> Zoltan, The tailpipe is mounted to the flange with the threaded holes. I think that...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - robyn rudisill
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:56:05 -0800
  ...We estimate pollution from vehicle manufacturing, from the production and distribution of fuel and from vehicle tailpipes. We count air pollution, such as fine...
• Re: 87 EXTREMELY Rich at start-up
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 21 May 2003 15:03:12 EDT
  ...to the point that raw fuel is coming out of the tailpipe , Ric won't have to do any hole sniffing unless, of course...
• Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:34:13 -0400
  ...convertor,tailpipe > > > > > >2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. > > > > > >Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight > >buckets and wiring pigtails...
• FS: Complete (or partial) Exhaust system for 2.1l Vanagon WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 20:43:42 -0800
  I have a an extra, complete 2.1l exhaust system, from headers to tailpipe, including muffler & cat. Selling all for $350 OBO, and I...
• Re: RE New Engine - No Power
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 19:48:53 EDT
  ...writes: << How could you possibly harbor ill feelings towards someone's tailpipe? ;-) >> It's not Friday anymore but I'd be careful using that...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:00:24 -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: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 06:36:59 EDT
  ...I've got a slightly rusty tailpipe and our muffler needs replacing (pardon my French!) Is this a difficult job to undertake? Our local...
• head gasket progress
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:07:50 -0700
  ...I got a new tailpipe from Van Cafe along with my gasket set and you know what? They threw in some cookies! Of course...
• Re: Exhaust mainifolds
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 07:56:54 -0400
  ...A complete original-style Vanagon exhaust system, from the heads all the way back to the tailpipe, is $299 for '83-85 or $469...
• Re: RE New Engine - No Power
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 16:34:26 -0700
  How could you possibly harbor ill feelings towards someone's tailpipe? ;-) Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neal R. Hansen" <nhansen@dakotacom.net> To: <vanagon...
• Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 19:08:37 -0400
  ...Richness problem including the black stuff on the end of the tailpipe went away. John
• 89 Wolfsburg FS - More Info
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 14:19:45 -0400
  ...Emissions due this year; no soot on rear bumper or inside tailpipe. Tailpipe rusted, could use new muffler - a local shop replaced mine for...
• Re: CA SMOG, Fred's Garage, and valves
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:24:22 -0400
  ...mis-fire, which causes high HC) The best diagnosis is done with readings taken before the cat, but tailpipe readings give some clues. Bill
• RE: Best Muffler Price?
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Mon, 31 Mar 97 08:22:00 E
  ...Best Muffler Price? Who has the best price on a muffler and tailpipe for an '86 Westy? Thanks, Joe Doniach jdoniach@pacbell.net
• Re: 85 exhaust source needed
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 11:17:55 PDT
  ...Muffler 140 Tailpipe 41 Gaskets 45 '88 Front pipe 182 Rear pipe 181 Conn pipe 141 Cat 190 Muffler 158 Tailpipe 41 Gaskets 45...
• Re: Check out this Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:35:24 -0400
  ...even more fun to blow the doors off those pesky Hondas (with the 5 inch tailpipe flares) with a sedate looking Westy........ Cheers, Doug
• Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 11:10:40 CDT
  ...convertor,tailpipe. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. Chrome front bumper Good radiator and cooling fan Late model 4 spd. transmission...
• 89 Wolfsburg FS - More Info
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 16:23:23 -0400
  ...Emissions due this year; no soot on rear bumper or inside tailpipe. Tailpipe rusted, could use new muffler - a local shop replaced mine for...
• Muffler repair feasability
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:49:22 -0700
  ...Do you think this would be worth welding or just bite the tailpipe and lay out 80 bucks to Volks Cafe for a new...
• Re: anyone ever build their own bumpers? or who has them for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:21:42 -0500
  ...How many muffler clamps does it take to hold on a 14" tailpipe? Obviously 3. Where do you think it might go? Think someone...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:13:20 -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: ...and speaking of BusDepot mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:55:22 -0700
  ...George --- Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM> wrote: > My new muffler and tailpipe, from BusDepot, should > be waiting on the porch > - right where the...
• Re: Digifant Information
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 May 2009 22:56:04 -0400
  ...If the >cat is not working properly wouldn't what's coming out of the >tailpipe show that? It's for setting the idle...
• FS: Stereo System & Other parts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:13:30 -0500
  ...2.1L Muffler/Straps/Tailpipe-- Straps are in perfect shape, muffler and tailpipe in good shape (some surface rust). -----> Best Offer 4). Fiberglass rear...
• Intermittent Stuttter refined
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 11:14:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...This time I noticed on the fresh fallen snow lots of black soot coming from the tailpipe. Lots. Joel W. thought it might be...
• help! Cat?? problems in New Jersey
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:00:18 -0600
  ...Another thing I noticed---there is still "exhaust" coming out of the tailpipe, but you wouldn't know it if you didn't stick...
• Breaking up is hard to do
  Historical mailing list - Silvia Carranza
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:15:02 -0400
  ...lot of $$ to renew because there is a hole in the tailpipe, and some kind of electrical short in the undercarriage (the engine dies...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 13:17:27 -0500
  > plus the toureg fails miserable in their three biggies: tailpipe emissions > take under normal driving conditions, fuel economy, and curb weight. It's that...
• Re: 89 Bluestar muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:37:38 -0500
  Looking at the muffler from the right side of the van, the tailpipe outlet should be about 7 to 8 o'clock. The tail...
• Re: Breaking up is hard to do
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:13:10 -0700
  Why would anyone sell a perfect Vanagon? Hole in the tailpipe? Practically all of them have it. $20. Some ground connections are not clean...
• Re: Overheating symptoms?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 13:34:42 +0000
  ...a nice little oven thermometer that I've stuck into the tailpipe to get temp readings. Doesn't work very well while moving, however...
• Mufflers & Waterpumps
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Roehm
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:23:11 -0000
  ...The entire assembly weighs about 4 pounds more than the OE muffler-tailpipe-bracket setup (this info is just for you other Porsche guys...