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• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 06:29:00 EST
  In a message dated 01/03/2004 6:28:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<<<<Who sells a muffler that...
• Re: Non Vanagon Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:32:14 -0700
  ...In order to save the rest of time and effort, what muffler did > you > use [from what type of car, year etc.] Where did...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 00:32:00 -0600
  ...As for the muffler, I got my last one for my 88 GL from Ron Salmon at the Bus Depot. Got a complete setup...
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:21:45 -0500
  ...Since I've never > bought either of these, is that a good price - seems expensive for the > muffler. > > Thanks, > > Dan
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 7 May 2014 19:12:07 -0400
  I know VW Canada at one point was offering lifetime warranty on some replacement mufflers installed at the dealer (B3 Passat was one). Jason...
• Re: Best Muffler Price?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 09:51:33
  >Who has the best price on a muffler and tailpipe for an '86 Westy? > >Thanks, > >Joe Doniach >jdoniach@pacbell.net That would probably be...
• 87 vanagon muffler
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Clayman
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:52:00 -0800
  I noticed a small hole in the back side of my muffler and through the heat shield. Is this supposed to be there or...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:05:43 -0600
  ...muffler strap > > > NO! Don't do this!!! The muffler should be anchored to the engine, not the > body. If the muffler is anchored to...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:27:51 -0600
  ---- T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hello list, > > So I bought what I thought was a good muffler from a big box supplier > (the...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 06:07:40 -0800
  ...Homemade muffler To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, February 4, 2013, 9:36 PM This last weekend I finally realised a dream of...
• Re: Which Vanagon muffler brands are not straight-through design?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 21:06:12 -0500
  ...Fewer knew that OEM replacement mufflers had lifetime warranties . Straight through mufflers do have one major advantage. They won't clog when the catalyst...
• Re: an inexpensive muffler
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 22:56:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Last I needed to add some scrap metal to take up > the slop in the straps that go overtop of the muffler. > This muffler...
• Muffler
  Historical mailing list - marc rose
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:27:45 -0800
  I need to replace the muffler on my 90 Carat 2.1. The pipes look pretty good and i plan on making some new...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:40:08 -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...
• Re: Muffler retaining strap
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 10:41:56 -0700
  Bus depot with a search for "muffler strap" http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=025251521 At 7/1/2007 10:05 AM, Thor...
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:19:42 -0400
  ...They have varieties for both the Syncro and 2WD along with their muffler or the OEM design. Their muffler is a little bit loud...
• Re: new muffler question: BusDepot offerings
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:08:35 -0600
  ...wrote: > >> need to replace the muffler/tailpipe/strap on my '84 1.9l-- rust finally >> overwhelmed them. > > > I got a Midas muffler about 16...
• 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: Cheap Muffler Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:06:02 -0400
  ...He is trying to subscribe to the list but in the >meantime...He needs a new muffler. He can get one from The Bus...
• Paint a New Muffler. Last Longer?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:58:04 -0700
  Hi all Just got done stripping (best I could) and painting the muffler brackets with VHT header paint. http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof...
• Fw: WTB Turbo Muffler 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Brady
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:38:14 -0800
  ...If not available, what are the rest > of you Volks using for hi-flow mufflers that bolt on as stock? >> > > My muffler guy just...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:52:11 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > y in a giant truck. > So, the tail pipe was welded to the muffler. A couple years later, I > need...
• Muffler smell
  Historical mailing list - Pamela Browning
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 07:07:45 -0400
  I recently had a Bus Depot muffler installed on my 87 and now when I drive it a bit & it warms up, it smells...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 22:34:24 -0400
  ...Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc.. > So my new STEBRO STAINLESS muffler cost me only $41 more and I got a lifetime > warrantee...
• Re: Muffler substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:08:03 -0600
  Midas carries a lifetime warranty muffler for the vanagon-cost moi about $125 installed a number of years ago after the VW dealer recommended...
• Re: Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:36:15 -0500
  Now that the dealer list is over $500 they love when I walk in with an OEM muffler and the receipt. Yes lifetime warranty...
• Muffler Parts
  Historical mailing list - James Piotrowski
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:30:03 -0600
  I'll be replacing a muffler and tailpipe this weekend on the '82 Westy. Picked up the parts, but as is usual with me...
• Re: WTB: Air-cooled Muffler, but a weird one...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 14:28:27 -0500
  You might have an S&S or other aftermarket muffler system. The crossover for the stock Vanagon Federal and the muffler, tailpipe assembly is...
• Re: Muffler knocking on Van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:14:17 -0400
  Usually, this is caused by the muffler being incorrectly installed or the entire exhaust being miss-aligned. The tail pipe outlet should be at...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:02:33 -0600
  ...So, does that mean I should look elsewhere than our online vendors for a new tail pipe to go with the new muffler? I...
• Re: removing muffler on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 May 2013 23:18:03 -0400
  ...As it is difficult to get to the cat to muffler bolts with it all in place I usually remove it with the Cat...
• Re: Mechanic says $250 muffler
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 15:18:31 -0800
  ...The turbo performance muffler to get is the Nissan truck muffler Part Number 17783. This muffler is supposed to help increase horse power by...
• Re: Fw: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 12:36:43 -0400
  I could use an affordable set of muffler brackets also. My PO had the same welded "solution" to the brackets and other exhaust connections...
• melted harness,fire and closure
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 16:20:05 -0700
  ...Seems the plastic shield around the harness can hold up to this high tem on the muffler shield where it lays.As for me...
• Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 23:24:37 -0500
  I'm changing the muffler on my '91 CARAT and see the retainer and the tensioning straps are in reverse or upside down from...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:17:41 -0400
  > as far as I remember, Walker changed their whole line of > quietflow mufflers over to stainless last november. They make > a vanagon specific one...
• Re: Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:25:02 -0500
  ...The straps just hold the muffler in place. > If you haven't already bought them, you should consider fabricating your > own straps out of...
• Re: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:44:47 -0600
  ...I recently installed a new engine and bought a muffler an complete exhaust system. All working as it should but at cruising speed, 60...
• Re: Exhaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 02:16:26 EST
  Dad, is that you? OK about the muffler. As I understand it the low mileage is what's doing in your muffler. Especially if...
• Muffler Replacement Notes - 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 12:00:26 -0700
  FWIW, I replaced the muffler and muffler brackets on my Syncro this past weekend. It was a pretty easy job once I had all...
• Re: Stock US vs S/A mufflers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 13:50:10 -0400
  > Are the south African mufflers as quiet as the original Leistrich(sp) > mufflers that came on the US Vgons? Yes. > Is there a Volkswagon...
• Re: Muffler brackets for 87 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 3 May 2003 05:57:21 EDT
  ...Our muffler comes with its own stainless steel brackets and there are many using it successfully on the Tiico engine conversion. The muffler is...
• 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: Paint a New Muffler. Last Longer?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 6 May 2012 01:02:19 -0500
  My experience is that most mufflers rot from the inside out & painting is a waste of time. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com...
• Re: Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:04:50 -0400
  ...Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX I'm changing the muffler on my '91 CARAT and see the retainer and the tensioning straps are...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:44:24 -0800
  I had a Stebro SS muffler on my '84, but the connector pipe cracked after about 15k miles. Too much vibration for the brittle...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:27:00 -0600
  ...Would this muffler past muster in those states and or provinces with more stringent vehicle inspection requirements? It would where I live (absolutely no...
• Re: Muffler flow direction?
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 21:59:59 +0000
  The threaded holes go to the exhaust pipe. -------------------------------------------------------- kenneth d lewis wrote: > Greetings and Salutations; > I purchased a real VW Cat and muffler to...
• walker stainless muffler update
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:53:31 -0400
  Well I received the replacement walker muffler and it bolted up fine.Funny thing though it looked all wrong with everything slightly off.The...
• Re: Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:25:00 -0500
  > >It is just the removal of the old muffler with all of its almost solid >rusted nuts and bolts that is the problem. This...
• Re: Exhaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 09:26:38 -0800
  ...Exhaust gases produce droplets of condensation that build up in the muffler. Under normal driving this condensation evaporates when the muffler gets hot from...
• Re: muffler woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 07:40:57 -0400
  ...muffler woes Bought a VW muffler from the dealer about 6 years ago. Paid too much, but they assured me it had a lifetime...
• Re: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 10:42:26 EDT
  ...The exhaust is a Super Turbo muffler with a Monza muffler tip. I used a 2" 45 degree connector pipe, from autozone, to connect...
• Re: Replacement for S&S Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:58:18 -0400
  ...Replacement for S&S Muffler? > Has anyone used a different muffler on thier S&S systems besides the original > from S&S. I'm...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:01:08 -0400
  ...Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL >> >> Hmm. Mine were installed like a U to cradle the muffler. Never occurred >> to me that they might...
• Re: Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 17:37:15 -0500
  I just called Canadian Tire, and the muffler you bought is now totally discontinued. Bummer for us Cannucks. Marshal Ruskin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roy...
• Smoke, acrid smell from new muffler
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 20:34:06 -0600
  I just installed a new muffler and tailpipe on my 87 Westy. I drove it for a five minutes and noticed smoke and an...
• Re: [WetWesties] wanted: old muffler or cat
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 17:37:19 -0600
  ...I stupidly tossed my old 2.1 muffler. I'd like a dead (or > nearly dead) muffler to play with, cut up, etc. I...
• Re: Tiico install - muffler straps for 88
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 17:54:56 -0400
  ...Tiico install - muffler straps for 88 Hi all, I'm looking for the metal muffler straps for an 88 model. Two of them. The...
• Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:32:15 -0400
  ...They wanted something like $250 to replace the muffler and pipe. I told him to just weld on a new tailpipe since the muffler...