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• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 18:27:49 -0400
  ...Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL >> >> Dear Volks, >> >> I'm trying to replace the muffler on my van - and it has kicked my butt...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:53:51 -0500
  > A local shop has offered to put a "universal" muffler on including tail pipe, > everything welded, for $150, or an Ansa muffler, with new...
• Quick Muffler Poll
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Arnold
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:34:43 -0500
  ...How many Digifant drivers have a muffler (Bentley 26.10) with a heat shield as an actual part of the muffler? I ordered a...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 15:47:08 -0800
  might be a long way to an exhaust/muffler shop from where you are now .. but good solid wide band clamps with a bolt...
• Muffler upgrade info request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:43:34 -0400
  Hi folks, 2 Muffler questions. If I upgrade now to a 2.1 muffler on my 85 1.9 What stainless muffler would folks...
• Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:09:29 -0400
  >> performance Magnaflow SS muffler --- Hi Don, I too have an I4 in my 84 Westy and would like to know what you figure this...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:39:41 -0500
  ...Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL > > Dear Volks, > > I'm trying to replace the muffler on my van - and it has kicked my butt...
• Fw: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:20:34 -0500
  I had a single set of muffler brackets made at a local machine/metal fabricating shop. With galvenizing, the total cost was about $60...
• source for OEM muffler
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:55:13 -0700
  Anyone know where I can get an original VW muffler for 2.1 syncro? I have a GoWesty muffler and while I like how...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 22:04:36 -0600
  I've used a variety of aftermarket generic mufflers. Never had a problem with the mufflers. I found that you have to spend the...
• Re: S&S headers -arrrgh!
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 08:04:57 -0400
  ...However, after going through the effort of removing > the muffler and fitting the S&S muffler, guess what? It doesn't fit. Well, > it...
• Fw: The F**d muffler fix
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 11:33:45 -0000
  ...The F**d muffler fix > Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 5:04 PM > > > Hello; I recently had my 87 GL's muffler blow apart...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:52:40 -0400
  ...I think I've found my problem. >I >noticed the exhaust puffing and the muffler had some odd sounds coming >from >the muffler itself...
• Re: So whose souping up there van?? (LONG: but worth reading)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:00:04 -0500
  ...Got rid of Stock muffler and had a Magnaflow muffler installed. > > -Basically I removed a whole lot of restriction on the exhaust with a...
• Re: Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 11:05:30 EDT
  Get a Super Turbo muffler, with a little minor work, it bolts into the stock location, has a lifetime warranty, sounds cool and is...
• Re: Quick Muffler Poll
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 12:16:16 -0400
  Both the original muffler and my new muffer has the heat shields. They look as if it was added after the original manuf. made...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:41:43 -0500
  That's why I bought my muffler from the dealer for my 1.9. Unfortunately within two years they were no longer available and...
• Re: $70 muffler strap? 1.9L
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Apr 1997 20:57:03
  >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: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 06:15:37 -0400
  OEM mufflers are still available for the 2.1's. List is about $200 and they still offer lifetime warranty. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:19:02 EDT
  Hi all! When I purchased my 87 Syncro Westy, the last owner had a new muffler system installed by one off these big muffler...
• Re: Muffler different '85 & '86 ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 21:08:41 -0400
  Yes! Along with the 2.1 liter engine, the muffler is a larger diameter. It also has improved sound absorbtion and increased flow characteristics...
• Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:36:47 -0800
  This last weekend I finally realised a dream of a lifetime :) Yes, I installed my homemade muffler in my van. Pics and a wee...
• mufflers:stock vs single
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 08:59:33 -0800
  I've always had a single "quiet pack" muffler on my '71 bus. Is the quiet pack really quiet? or would a stock cigar...
• Re: Muffler, odd problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:48:54 -0400
  ...The Syncro saddles will hold the muffler higher. It is possible the Cat is not in the correct location or the muffler may be...
• Re: Which 2.1 muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 22:32:35 -0400
  The Catalyst and Muffler/Tail Pipe end up in the same places so can be interchanged. The true 2.1 muffler is a larger...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 13:18:24 -0500
  ...Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL > > Dear Volks, > > I'm trying to replace the muffler on my van - and it has kicked my butt...
• S&S headers -arrrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 18:54:15 -0700
  ...However, after going through the effort of removing the muffler and fitting the S&S muffler, guess what? It doesn't fit. Well, it...
• Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:18:03 -0700
  I need to replace the cat and muffler on my '87 Vanagon (2.1L). I've looked at the units. I have a generic...
• Re: engine swap muffler solutions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 May 2003 09:49:33 -0600
  ...http://www.dynomax.com/documents/muffler_general_specs.pdf go down to the 4th page and it will give you all the specs. It...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 6 May 2014 20:13:43 -0700
  Heater boxes, not mufflers. Jim On May 6, 2014, at 4:24 PM, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > What you may remember hearing...
• Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 13:37:19 -0800
  I've seen reference to "Muffler Clamps" for stock Vanagon exhaust systems as well as a Tiico-specific offering that is currently 'not available...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 06:27:05 -0400
  Marshal; DON'T DO IT!!! There is no such thing as a generic muffler for the Vanagon. Many years ago I let a shop...
• Muffler flow direction?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 12:17:35 EST
  Greetings and Salutations; I purchased a real VW Cat and muffler to replace that mess they put on at Muffler World. Which is the...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:14:13 -0800
  David - I would go with the Ansa muffler and the corresponding tailpipe. I've been running this setup on my Westy since 1997 with...
• Re: 84 #1-#3 exhaust pipe doesn't match
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:05:36 -0600
  > If the Midas muffler were identical to an OE VW muffler, it would have been > less than half used up at 43 Kmi. I...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 10:08:36 -0700
  ...Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL Dear Volks, I'm trying to replace the muffler on my van - and it has kicked my butt...
• Re: need Vanagon diesel exhaust advice
  Historical mailing list - joel hembel
  Mon, 3 May 1999 19:40:01 -0500
  Jim, I just replaced the whole muffler system on my 82 Vanagon Diesel camper last fall. I ended up doing that because the muffler...
• Re: Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:20:36 -0400
  ...The straps just hold the muffler in place. If you haven't already bought them, you should consider fabricating your own straps out of...
• exhaust
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 21:44:32 -0400
  Before I rip this thing off and so something stupid...can the cat be removed and the muffler be directly to the header flange...
• Non Vanagon Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:23:20 -0700
  To the person who posted about using a non [cheaper] vanagon muffler. In order to save the rest of time and effort, what muffler...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:59:07 -0600
  ---- The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > A local shop has offered to put a "universal" muffler on including tail > pipe, > > everything welded, for...
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:46:50 -0600
  ...Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking? > My first Stebro muffler developed the cracked brackets, I took it off > myself, mailed it Stebro, > they mailed...
• TIICO: Is Muffler Heatshield Used?
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:58:16 -0600
  There is different location for the Muffler you might consider. Under the passenger compartment. try; http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/EXHAUST.HTM Cory '85...
• Re: muffler repair in Chicago area
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:59:06 -0500
  ...muffler repair in Chicago area Hi All, Is there anyone out there that can recommend a muffler place in the Chicago area? My '87...
• Re: muffler repair story
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Sep 94 17:49:42 EDT
  ...the muffler tailpipe will unbolt from the muffler and the muffler itself can be unbolted and hacksawed off from the exhaust pipe with a...
• engine swap muffler solutions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
  Mon, 5 May 2003 11:20:49 -0230
  Hi folks I am looking for ideas regarding mufflers. I have swapped my WBXR for an inline 4. The new muffler is a cherry...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:15:34 -0400
  I don't believe you can purchase an original quality muffler through a VW dealer unless they have old inventory. I tried a year...
• Re: Screw the $250 muffler!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 08:32:37 -0500
  For those who are uninclined to have a generic muffler modified to fit their Vanagon, and equally uninclined to spend $250... I have a...
• Fw: The F**d muffler fix
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 17:17:43 -0000
  ...The F**d muffler fix > Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 9:02 AM > > Hello; I recently had my 87 GL's muffler blow apart...
• GERMAN mufflers $99
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:03:20 -0500
  > I once bought a cheap aftermarket muffler like the one from > CT. Never again. > Buy a muffler from the Busdepot at $80 US. Its...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 17:50:44 EST
  Great news! Finally it's possible to buy quality muffler bearings! No more buzzing muffler on that conversion motor because you didn't mount...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:06:18 EDT
  In a message dated 09/08/2005 3:22:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Tabe & Malcolm, the STEBRO muffler...
• Muffler time for '66
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 08:18:22 EDT
  Yes indeed, its muffler time. Blew a HUGE hole thru the muffler...might have been while off-roading up north (north meaning 3 hrs...
• Re: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 05:21:33 EDT
  In a message dated 9/20/00 3:04:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Muffler question >> Jenny, the STEBRO...
• $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...
• Stebro muffler compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 23:18:03 GMT
  My Vanagon is currently at my mechanic's shop getting a new exhaust system including the Stebro muffler I purchased several months back. I...
• Re: source for OEM muffler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:27:41 -0400
  > Anyone know where I can get an original VW muffler for 2.1? > I have a GoWesty muffler and it's a bit too...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 06:16:31 -0700
  --- Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote: > Tabe & Malcolm, the STEBRO muffler brackets have now been modified and new > ones are being sent out to...
• Re: Paint a New Muffler. Last Longer?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 May 2012 22:42:46 -0700
  ...My mufflers don't seem to rot out from the inside at all. short trips are bad of course, winter especially. scott turbovans. On...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 10:28:43 -0800
  ...It is not a loud muffler, I can't imagine it being failed on that reason. alistair On 2013-02-05, at 10:27...