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  • 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: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 3 May 2014 08:38:48 -0400
    ...The real problem here is the flanges on the j-pipe deforming causing the connection to become loose. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Bluestar project progress
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 1 May 2013 20:45:08 -0400
    ...The bung for the J-pipe, I have one or two, OEM parts that may be available from your dealer, Cap Nut, 4A0 131...
  • Re: misc
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Aug 1994 18:57:52 -0500 (CDT)
    ...at the heater boxes, so there's no need for costly J-pipes and elbow, etc... It's $105. (not legal in CA, however...
  • Re: sealing exhaust parts
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 13 Sep 2003 06:33:56 EDT
    ...but the leaks are at both ends of the "J " pipe and at the > exhaust manifold. > Small leaks that I can feel at these...
  • Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:35:36 EST
    ...All doughnut gaskets now being shipped with the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Muffers & J...
  • exhaust nuts and bolts
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:42:37 -0700
    ...I still only managed to replace the muffler, tail pipe, "J" pipe and the rear main pipe to number 2/4 cylinders. I found...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Feb 2014 12:53:51 -0800
    ...I aligned and mounted the muffler-cat assembly first then built the join between downpipe and J pipe. On the muffler brackets I made...
  • Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 05:53:43 EST
    ...I have a muffler and J-pipe available for your van. Stainless steel header pipes are available from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com...
  • Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 7 Apr 2016 13:27:46 -0600
    Jason If Your Cat is Good & You Know that the O2Snsr is Bad just have a Bung welded into the J-Pipe VeryNear to...
  • Re: Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:53:09 -0700
    ...didnt cause my problems.I swapped the tailpipe,muffler,cat,and j pipe ,as a unit.Then I swapped a afm,hall control,idle...
  • Re: Exhaust fun never ends - some progress
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:32:33 -0400
    ...converter thieves that I thought made the single cut through the J-pipe and then blew off any further work to steal my cat...
  • WOOO HOOO!! Bus BRRR is Two Weeks Away! (Buses By the Beach Event)
    Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:52:46 -0500
    ...Those Bus Pilots sporting �J� pipes, a snowmobile suit and ice scraper in one hand to use while driving earn major style points with...
  • Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 1 May 2013 20:47:28 -0400
    ...The bung for the J-pipe, I have one or two, OEM parts that may be available from your dealer, Cap Nut, 4A0 131...
  • Re: stainless exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sat, 5 Aug 2006 04:02:01 -0700
    ...One complete on my Syncro camper (only comes out on sunny days in the summer) and a stainless J-pipe and Stebro muffler on...
  • Re: Exahust Pipes
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 08:32:07 -0700
    ...8 years and 200k km later, the first sign of trouble was the J-pipe into the cat broke at the collector end. I...
  • Scotty, I need more power...
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:26:54 -0500
    ...I had an exhaust leak at the forward gasket in the J pipe that feeds into the cat. I figured that I couldn't...
  • Re: New exhaust install
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 05:57:01 EDT
    ...Complete stainless steel system including DANSK header pipes, cast iron collector, STEBRO/Vanagon J-pipe, EMICO CAT, BOSCH OXY sensor, STEBRO/Vanagon muffler w...
  • Re: Part out or Sell - your opinions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:36:23 -0500
    ...sure > A bit crusty (rusty) underneath from sitting) > Needs exhaust work (j-pipe rusted through) > Hasn't been driven regularly in about 5-7...
  • It's back together and it runs.
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 08:19:55 -0800
    ...various exhaust junctions; the metal donuts at either end of the J-pipe seem to be letting fumes out, and the two pipes going...
  • Engine Parts FS
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:45:51 -0700
    ...Guaranteed satisfaction - $350 ~2.1 Oil Cooler - 20$ ~2.1 Exhaust manifold complete w/new J-pipe. I guess i'm sticking with my...
  • Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 1 May 2013 22:19:39 -0400
    ...The > bung for the J-pipe, I have one or two, OEM parts that may be available from > your dealer, Cap Nut, 4A0 131...
  • Re: Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:03:46 -0400
    ...Vanagon things. > > I am replacing the three bolts that hold the J-pipe to the cast iron > Y-manifold and just need the torque...
  • Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:46:02 -0700
    ...I put the turbo where the coil was...A simple exhaust mod from the J pipe up to the Subaru 1.6 turbo unit...
  • Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:03:39 -0800
    ...All doughnut gaskets now being shipped with the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Muffers & J-pipes <http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm> are...
  • Re: Exhaust fun never ends - some progress
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:56:01 -0700
    ...converter thieves that I thought made the single cut through the J-pipe and then blew off any further work to steal my cat...
  • Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:55:36 -1000
    ...When I try to start the engine - gas is pouring out >> where both front & back >> exhaust pipes meet & join the "J" pipe to the...
  • Re: Performance Mufflers.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 06:05:55 EST
    ...We also have the J-pipe for the 2.1 litre waterboxer engined Vanagon and a muffler for the 1.9 litre waterboxer engined...
  • Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:59:58 -0500
    ...I found it far easier to simply disconnect the J-pipe at the CAT then disconnect it at the cast iron Y-connector and...
  • Re: Part out or Sell - your opinions
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:18:29 -0700
    ...sure A bit crusty (rusty) underneath from sitting) Needs exhaust work (j-pipe rusted through) Hasn't been driven regularly in about 5-7...
  • Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:48:53 EDT
    ...I included them with the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler and J-pipe as a convenience to the customer. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
  • Re: bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely? / It's Not the Rust, It's
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
    Mon, 3 May 2004 14:31:02 -0400
    ...Muffler & J-pipe by STEBRO, CAT by Emico, header > pipes by Dansk. Mileage is not the only determining factor. I think we > could drive...
  • Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:35:16 EST
    ...But, the header pipes, J-pipes and muffler tail pipe assembly will be there long after your outta here ! Yes, I know a lot...
  • Re: Muffler upgrade info request
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:29:50 -1000
    ...While not 'an advantage' ...the 02 sensor on a 2.1 is in the Cat, not the J pipe on the side. You could...
  • Re: Coolant pouring from tail pipe - 1987 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:26:52 -0500
    ...It was dripping from where the exhaust doughnut connects the J-pipe to the cast iron Y piece. I asked him if the van...
  • Trailer hitch and other Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:06:47 CDT
    ...above $50 2.1 cast iron collector (connects header pipes to "J" pipe) $40 Chrome front bumper $50 Radiator $80 Alternator, 90 Amp $50...
  • 87 Westie for sale
    Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 20:53:31 EDT
    ...Stebro exhaust and j pipe 2003. $400 Michelin tires 2002. Less than 5000 miles $400 Used 5000 Mile engine $1750 (Caveat emptor I bought...
  • Re: Part out or Sell - your opinions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:36:43 -0400
    ...sure A bit crusty (rusty) underneath from sitting) Needs exhaust work (j-pipe rusted through) Hasn't been driven regularly in about 5-7...
  • Re: It's back together and it runs.
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:45:31 -0600
    ...various exhaust junctions; the metal donuts at either end of the J-pipe seem to be letting fumes out, and the two pipes going...
  • Bargain Basement Blowout! Everything MUST GO!
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:40:53 -0700
    ...New. -Exhaust manifold (everything except muffler - J-pipe new) <<<<end part list>>>> Modus operandum is "quick and dirty". Make a an offer (and be...
  • Re: Catalytic converters
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 4 Jun 2016 16:34:45 +0000
    ...They actually got away with his converter while only destroying my J-pipe.  There was a rash of these thefts around here several years...
  • Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:15:05 -0700
    ...5/8" 90 degree pipes from manifold to collector, then a > > "J" pipe forward, around, and back to stock Vanagon cat and muffler. > > OR...
  • Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
    Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:50:18 -0500
    ...headers (bolts to vanagon J-pipe) $350 for early 2.2 engines, $250 for later engines rear mount (bolts to vanagon carrier) $250 It...
  • Re: Rusty Exhuast pipes
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 14 Dec 2002 06:38:44 EST
    ...members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe</A> along with the DANSK stainless steel header pipes and a...
  • Re: The saga continues -
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:10:16 -0500
    ...a peice of license plate clamped over a hole in the J pipe) > - so apprently he thought it was supposed to be loud :) I...
  • Re: My thoughts on heat.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 Nov 94 18:59:41 gmt
    ...I figure you would have to get hold of stainless-steel > J-pipes to replace the old heater boxes. Then get some larger diameter...
  • Re: It's back together and it runs.COM
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:39:14 -0800
    ...various exhaust junctions; the metal donuts at > either end of the J-pipe seem to be letting fumes out, and > the two pipes going...
  • Re: '80 ac vangon exhaust
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 20 Apr 2005 18:41:17 -0400
    ...that is bolts directly to the > exchangers - no need for the 'J' pipe. > > http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=071251053EK > That picture isn't...
  • Re: It's back together and it runs.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:21:28 -0800
    ...where the two flanges meet at the forward end of the J pipe.. it's normal to intstall two gaskets on the forward pipe...
  • Re: Catalytic converters
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 4 Jun 2016 12:55:23 -0500
    ...They actually got away with his converter while only > destroying my J-pipe. There was a rash of these thefts around here several > years...
  • Re: Sourcing parts for my '90 Automatic project.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:54:32 -0500
    ...1-2 pipe is the same as well. > > The headers and J pipes I will need though. > > > > Thanks! > > > > -Craig > > '85GL > > '90GL > > '87 Sunroof Syncro...
  • FS Vanagons and Bus
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Sun, 14 Nov 2004 03:20:04 +0000
    ...on tranny by reputable shop, new head gaskets, new clutch, new j-pipe, rebuilt driveline, front end is tight, front brake are good, rear...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 8 Feb 2014 10:58:38 -0500
    ...I aligned and mounted the muffler-cat assembly first then built the join between downpipe and J pipe. On the muffler brackets I made...
  • Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:00:51 -0400
    ...turbo where the coil was...A simple exhaust mod from the J pipe up > to the Subaru 1.6 turbo unit and then back...
  • Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
    Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
    Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:38:10 -0700
    ...a drill? May have to take the exhaust off at the j pipe to the tail > pipe in one section. Just wondering, as I...
  • 02 sensor
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:37:47 -0700 (PDT)
    ...This from another guy............. >I got a little side pipe with M18 threads welded to one of the two J >pipes, bought a normal...
  • Westy single center seat, AC, other parts For Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:12:21 CDT
    ...above $50 2.1 cast iron collector (connects header pipes to "J" pipe) $40 Chrome front bumper $50 Radiator $60 Also radiator fan for...
  • Re: 1.9 exhaust install
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:09:16 -0400
    ...Makes sure all the muffler and j-pipe supports are there, correctly or else the new pipes will soon crack. Try removing the pipes...
  • Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:01:04 -0400
    ...dreaded harness, but NO new clutch, no new muffler, cat and J pipe, no new coolant line for the older model, no carefull check...
  • 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...