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• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:49:23 -0700
  ...I always paint all my pipes and mufflers, tailpipes etc. with 'Flame Proof' brand high temp exhaust paint. that paint lasts up to a...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 16 May 2009 10:26:21 -0400
  ...screws and not studs with > nuts) that attach my front and rear header pipes on my 86 - 2.1 > vanagon to the engine look...
• Re: "Toyota made a Vanagon also" according to my local Midas Muffler Manager!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 15:58:43 -0700
  ...The 83.5-85 models are relatively simple - 1 Front (FIF) Header cage, 1 Rear (RIR) Header Cage, 1 Left Side Collector Pipe (with...
• Re: How hot is your van? Get a IR Thermometer and find out...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 11:21:13 -0700
  ...I have an IR thermometer and have found it quite useful for measuring the exhaust pipes just off the heads when I have a...
• Re: Which 2.1 muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 22:32:35 -0400
  ...You will need to do the front/rear pipes, collector, and J pipe as a set. The rear pipe may interfere with the 1...
• Re: diesel gas conversion - which header?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 6 May 2002 19:34:30 EDT
  ...It has the flange tipped on an angle toward the front of the van and then you would have to have a connecting pipe...
• Vanagon Love
  Historical mailing list - Richard OHalloran
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:18:20 -0700
  ...Other problems were starter motor (rebuilt Bosch unit), water pump, replace left bank exhaust pipe muffler and tail pipe, replace hydraulic lifter to #4...
• Re: syncro transmission bash plate project finished
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:50:35 -0400
  I wonder if the change in air flow will have an effect on transmission or the front exhaust pipe cooling. It does look good...
• exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:39:40 -0800
  ...or repair shop) installed the front driver side exhaust headers by welding the stud directly to the exhaust flange. I had previously assumed the...
• Re: "Toyota made a Vanagon also" according to my local Midas Muffler Manager!
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:31:45 -0600
  ...the Collector Pipe) is so easy you > could probably do it yourself. > > The 83.5-85 models are relatively simple - 1 Front (FIF) Header...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 May 2017 13:46:37 +0000
  ...Steel coolant pipe removal? Can these pipes be removed without dropping the gas tank? And can the SS pipes be installed as well that...
• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 08:36:52 -0700
  ...the > front end of my engine (they are rusted to the point > of uselessness) in the process of changing my > exhaust pipes. (I've...
• syncro fs WI
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Soiney
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 10:04:51 -0600
  ...in good shape Probems Some seam rust Front exhaust needs replacing Driver side steel coolant pipe pinholed U joint in center driveshaft nees replacing...
• Re: My thoughts on heat.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 94 18:59:41 gmt
  ...Check below: > > __| > / _| <- s/s exhaust pipe > / / | / <<<< water in pipe > | | ______________________________/ / > | \ | o o o / > \ \_|_________o_________o______o___|_____ > \_______________________________________ > | o o o | > / _______o_________o__________o_| <- s/s end...
• Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:10:16 -0400
  ...The entire exhaust is all welds, from front to back. problem #2. The muffler and cat both have leaks from the top, where my...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:24:34 EDT
  ...Is there a really really good brand of penetrating oil? At the moment I am planning to just remove the front crossover pipe and...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 08:02:14 -0700
  ...created at the exhaust valves. Essentially the pressure front from the closing of one valve travels down the header pipe around the collector and...
• water from exhaust mystery solved.
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:02:54 -0500
  ...I am still stuck with two homeless exhaust brackets. One that the Bentley does show going front to rear connecting at the four into...
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:32:45 EDT
  ...Well, your talking about a MUFFLER, whereas we were talking abut the ENTIRE exhaust system, front header, rear header, J-pipe, CAT, muffler, tail...
• Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:41:17 EDT
  ...The front pipe will not go over the cylinder head studs... ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet...
• Ooooo......small blue puddle !
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:03:34 EST
  ...a small blue puddle under the front of the engine!! Visions of lots of work, rusty exhaust nuts etc, flash before me !!! Upon closer...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:57:44 +0000
  sorry what i meant was i hit the button under the front of the van that turns off the ox light. ---------- Sent from my...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
  ...Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, and cat. convertor. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. 4. Radiator grilles-- lower and...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 22:37:43 -0700
  ...At the moment I am planning to just remove the front crossover pipe and > therefore dealing with only half the fasteners. > > I may try...
• Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 31 May 2008 09:09:22 -0700
  ...Couple that up with a total of "zero" previous experience, and you get what I did! --- ;^) The exhaust runs to the front, then down...
• Re: Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:34:51 -0700
  ...Rear pipes are not so easy. I was lucky enough to find a complete used exhaust system already removed and sitting inside a Vanagon...
• Re: 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:36 -0700
  ...I see you have 'stainless steel exhaust' .. you probably won't be painting that with high temp exhaustpaint. Stock exhaust pipes will stay light...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:07:05 -0700
  ...in a 90 and ( with engine out) bolted on new exhaust >> header pipes and the heavy elbow flange that joins them together on the...
• Re: inline 4 exhaust systems?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 12:08:48 -0500
  My installation has the exhaust running forward like yours will. I have a 1.8L GTI engine installed at 54 degrees with a diesel...
• aluminium exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 17:02:26 -0400
  ...Want to kludge something together then get a set of J-pipes for the front cyls. and go from there, rear bends near water...
• Re: hoses vs. pipes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 05:23:21 -0800
  ...and chisle to fit up an exhaust pipe. Typical of DM, more time/money/effort up front to have more money in the retirement...
• one more '66 question (dog-house fan shroud)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 16:18:18 -0700
  ...and the duct on the *front* of the shroud for the oil cooler exhaust. What is this pipe used for? (I guess this is...
• Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 11:10:40 CDT
  ...flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor,tailpipe. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. Chrome front bumper Good...
• 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:08:05 -0400
  ...The oil filler pipe and dipstick have been removed for storage purposes. All 4 front exhaust manifold studs are broken almost flush with the...
• Re: FISH water in my gas tank? or maybe water from gas?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 7 May 2003 10:13:27 -0500
  ...It is conedsation from exhaust getting hot inside your cold pipes, and coming out at end. Most machines do this in mornng. Good Morning...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw - PROBLEM SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:07:43 -0800
  ...in the exhaust just outside cylinder two. It was > about 1.5 inches long and wrapped almost halfway around the pipe. > > Our emissions test...
• Re: My Rusty Exhaust Is No More
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:35:39 -0700
  ...My Rusty Exhaust Is No More > Embarrassed by the sound! This thing had the worst exhaust leak ever, the > front pipe was rusted through...
• Head replacement... sooo much easier the second time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:29:06 -0600
  ...Drop the exhaust after separating the pipes from the heads front and back and at the main joint with three bolts. Though it looks...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:16:58 -0400
  ...Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > sorry what i meant was i hit the button under the front of...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:42:38 -0700
  ...Coolant pipes replacement > >> I have replaced them entirely with Marine Exhaust Hose. Get the wire >> reinforced, smooth outside type, 1 1/4" inside diameter...
• Front hose and alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:17:10 -0700
  ...at 60mph and 6 liters of coolant sprayed out on my exhaust pipe in under 10 seconds, I was "new poping" like crazy... John...
• Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics... exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:36:19 +1300
  >I'm also curious about the labrinth of exhaust pipes under the SA bus which >seem to go forward from the engine and take...
• Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 21:24:15 -0400
  ...housing, then the front connection right at the point where the hose connects to the plastic pipe (roughly under the front seats). Replaced the...
• Re: why pre-heat, explained was: Refrigerator Problems
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:25:58 -0500
  ...When the exhaust pipe is | cool, it can't exhaust very well, and it chokes. | | Think about the density of air for a moment...
• stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 06:24:06 -0400
  ...yet another entire exhaust system for my 83.5, I am regretting not having purchased the set of stainless pipes a guy offered to...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardwar
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 May 2009 06:06:41 EDT
  ...DEAD RIGHT ! If I removed the engine each time I replaced an exhaust system on one of those rusty, corroded waterboxer engines then there...
• Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 08:03:28 -0400
  ...The fact that all Fuel Injected type IV engines have asymetrical (un-equal path lengths from exhaust valves to tail pipe) exhaust systems can...
• value of 87 Vanagon (non-camper) ?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:47:57 -0600
  ...It has an exhaust leak which I traced to the flange on the front crossover pipe where it joins the collector pipe. He was...
• Re: The transitional engine...no more corrosion?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 10:50:58 -0800
  ...This coating is supposed to keep the pipe cooler and the heat stays in the exhaust gasses and blow out the pipe . As extra...
• Re: Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:13:34 +0000
  Stephen, Sorry to hear about the motorcycle accident-is the Virago OK? When I bought my '85 last year the front pipes were completely...
• '89 (was '90) Vanagon with wheelchair lift
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Wed, 2 May 2001 17:56:58 -0700
  ...Major Symptoms - blows speckles of water out of exhaust pipe when cold (no sweet smell !!) and then is dry after warms up (15 mins...
• 2.1 exhaust flex, litter box
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 21:49:41 -0400
  Hi, Working on my '86 vanagon, trying to decide if I can salvage any of my exhaust system. Both of the header pipes are...
• Re: air cooled heat smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:09:42 -0700
  ...I put the front of my van up on jack > stands (probably not necessary) pulled the heat pipe off of the air box > (behind...
• Remember those converter thieves?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:29:52 -0700
  ...Honda Pilot cat.� I had isolated my exhaust leak to the collector where the front crossover pipe joins it.� Began the task of removing...
• Re: O2 sensor question 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 14:54:17 -0400
  ...valve is gone, due to previous exhaust work. (Instead >of replacing the entire exhaust I had new pipe sections cut and spliced onto It...
• Boston Bob, a prince among men (sorry Bob)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:12:33 -0500
  ...one of the flanges in the exhaust pipes, the frontmost connection that has two pipes from the exhaust manifold join into one before heading...
• Tranny Oil, a new tool!
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 22:15:13 -0500
  ...at the thought of getting such a wrench around the front exhaust pipe for the drain, and around the shift rod for the filler...
• Re: ? Lock Washers on Exhaust Fasteners?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:02:16 -0600
  ...They are supposedly only good for one use, though I have reused them on non-critical applications like the exhaust. (The front axle nuts...
• '85 FOR SALE, PARTS or WHOLE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 20:58:32 +0000
  ...I have added new front to rear coolant pipes,new P/S pipes, new Dansk exhaust, one front spindle, new front rotors, and more...
• Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 22:28:43 -0800
  ...Fortunately I saw the clouds of steam coming off the exhaust and shut the engine off before it could overheat. The plastic pipes are...