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• Re: Cheap Muffler Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 14:22:58 -0400
  ...The $55 "muffler" could be fine, and could last him a few years, though I doubt either. The Bus Depot muffler has Ron Salmon...
• Re: Since we're talking muffler....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 20:23:31 -0700
  ...Many trucks and industrial engines use round > mufflers. The 2.1L muffler was an upgrade from earlier mufflers with > emphasis on increased flow and...
• Re: muffler straps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 19:17:32 +0000
  ...worked real well for me once after knocking my muffler loose on a really wash-boarded way back road. heck it stayed on another...
• muffler for 1984 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 01:04:35 -0500
  I need to replace the muffler on my 1984 Vanagon w/1.9 wbx. Has anyone replaced theirs with a more free flowing muffler...
• Re: Smoke, acrid smell from new muffler
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 23:12:42 -0800
  John Koloen wrote: > > I just installed a new muffler and tailpipe on my 87 Westy. I drove it for > a five minutes and noticed...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question / No Question for Me
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 14:16:05 -0500
  ...Then I mentioned the muffler. Two different thoughts in one message. The muffler is a piece of cake to replace. The pipes aren't...
• muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 15:39:34 -0600
  ...However, while under there I decided that my muffler was bad - those holes were a dead giveaway. How did I miss them when I...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 19:14:42 -0500
  That was my thinking when I bought my replacement muffler from VW a few years ago for my 85 Westfalia. Seems that now VW...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:21:00 -0500
  ...Rubber hammer time? Are the mount flanges welded (on purpose or by rust) to the muffler? Have removed that sheet metal apron that gets...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 21:55:00 -0800
  ...Yup, I have been procrastinating about making a muffler for that long. The 6" tubing for the can I got last fall at another...
• Re: Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:26:02 -0500
  ...Holey muffler, Batman! This message certified free of any stainless steel content. '88 Westy, 54K miles, original muffler has a small hole (at least...
• Re: P/Steering hose# ??
  Historical mailing list - Yosh
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 21:54:37 +0900
  ...BTW, I installed stainless steel muffler to Westy about 2 years ago. This muffler is made in Japan. And this muffler was made carefully...
• Re: Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:47:33 -0600
  ...I replaced all the pipes and gaskets, and then found out what the muffler was going to cost , and I almost puked! I measured...
• Muffler comments
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:58:25 -0400
  ...Cut superfulous bkt from end (cosmetic only) of new muffler, cut input flange from old and weld to new, weld tail pipe to output...
• Cheap Muffler Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Vicki Derrer
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:01:30 EDT
  ...He is trying to subscribe to the list but in the meantime...He needs a new muffler. He can get one from The Bus...
• Re: Quick Muffler Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:12:50 -0500
  ...Between the heat shield and the muffler is some sort of fiberglass mesh. This is on a 2.1L, there's a picture of...
• mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 03 May 1997 07:51:25 -0700
  Are there any aftermarket mufflers available for the vanagon? I've an 89.
• Re: A Tiico installation Success!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:00:02 EDT
  In a message dated 7/29/2002 11:29:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Unfortunately, the muffler is so...
• Re: 89 Bluestar muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:06:19 -0500
  ...89 Bluestar muffler question > > Well I have removed my muffler and heat shield. Definitely not an easy > job. I modified the syncro heat shield...
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:58:18 -0500
  ...I put them around the muffler and one of the exhaust pipes, cranked them down tight. Seems to work for me! Looks like either...
• Re: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:58:03 EDT
  In a message dated 9/30/02 2:22:19 PM, Willolyn99@AOL.COM writes: << How much movement do these muffler mounts need to...
• '84 Vanagon and Midas Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 17:42:16 -0700
  Well with 2 days before departure to the VW Reunion @ Woodstock, I lost my muffler and tailpipe. My hanger had rusted through on the...
• STAINLESS STEEL mufflers for $104! Stainless systems $599! (RE: Muffler question)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 11:03:50 -0400
  > I am taking my '87 Westy in to get a new muffler/ exhaust system tomorrow. > while talking to the guy @ the shop, he said...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 15:50:57 -0400
  So my new STEBRO STAINLESS muffler cost me only $41 more and I got a lifetime warrantee as well :-) http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
• Re: Screw the $250 muffler!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 21:47:18 EST
  I have had good and bad experiences with muffler shops. Don't be afraid to go non-OEM, as long as you talk to...
• Re: Quietest muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Sullivan
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:53:24 -0400
  ...I’m wondering what the quietest 2.1 muffler out there is that I could use instead of the GW muffler? > > The noise makes...
• Re: muffler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:01:21 -0500
  > The 1.9 and 2.1 mufflers are different. > Many of the domestic suppliers use the 1.9 > as a replacement for both. Just...
• muffler nuts and engine stand question
  Historical mailing list - A Brandy Psmythe
  Mon, 13 May 1996 14:18:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The heat exchanger also does not connect very well to the accordian muffler thing either. There is lots of rust on the muffler, but...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:04:41 -0800
  ...I have nothing against baffle type mufflers. I do use a glass pack after a diesel turbo though ...seems to last and work just...
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:10:42 -0700
  ...Looking for muffler recommendations that have a nice throaty > sound. > > Right now my muffler is just a rusted shell and I kind of like...
• Re: need Vanagon diesel exhaust advice
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 5 May 1999 19:44:34 -0400
  > I noticed today that the muffler and exhaust pipe connection is cracked in > my '82 Vanagon. Before I replace them I thought I would...
• Re: DIESEL exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:00:34 -0500
  ...I also tend to have leaks where the muffler clamps to the pipe. The muffler has to come off to get at the crank...
• muffler mounting bolts size 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 01:38:32 -0400
  Anyone know the size of the bolts and nuts for the muffler bracket and muffler strap on a 1.9? I've got to...
• Muffler knocking on Van
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:35:10 -0400
  I noticed a wierd sound the other day and I finally figured it out...it is my muffler that when the engine runs a...
• Re: Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:42:34 -0400
  ...Go Westy does sell their style of brackets and straps to fit the original diameter mufflers. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Muffler Parts
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 24 May 2002 12:32:02 -0700
  ...Muffler Parts > > > I'll be replacing a muffler and tailpipe this weekend on the > '82 Westy. > Picked up the parts, but as is usual...
• Re: Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 09:59:41 -0500
  ...The muffler I bought was MotoMaster part #M3373. MotoMaster is Canadian Tire's house brand. The muffler's cost was $63.32. Total cost...
• muffler bracket swap
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 11:37:37 -0700
  Thanks to you folks on the list, I have determined that I have a nearly new pair of Syncro muffler mount saddles on my...
• Re: mufflers
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 11:54:37 CDT
  ...my original muffler lasted only 60,000 miles and the replacement from the dealer (!) was $316 ... and that's WITH a discount (the original...
• Re: TIICO ---how much did people pay for install, and what did they...
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:36:27 -0600
  ...1- Muffler- $120 1- Tail Pipe- $20 1- Right side Muffler Carrier- $50 1- Left side muffler Carrier- $50 2- Muffler Straps- $40 You...
• Re: Paso robles, CA area mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:34:22 -0800
  ...Paso robles, CA area mufflers > > So my muffler basically fell off earlier - are there any references in the > region of Paso Robles, CA? > > It...
• Quality muffler for 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:04:23 EDT
  I'm looking for a muffler for my 87GL. I'd like to buy one that's equivalent or better than the original VW...
• Paso robles, CA area mufflers
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:49:08 -0500
  So my muffler basically fell off earlier - are there any references in the region of Paso Robles, CA? It broke off just behind the...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:30:02 -0800
  ...alistair On 5-Jan-11, at 1:37 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > I've seen reference to "Muffler Clamps" for stock Vanagon exhaust > systems...
• Re: Muffler report-out in the back yard broken!
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 08:00:15 -0700
  Not so long ago, I also got one of these mufflers through bus boys. It worked great, more power, a bit louder, all as...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Wed, 7 May 2014 01:25:12 +0000
  ...Original vw muffler lifetime warranty? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > There are two major things you will need to get a replacement muffler from...
• Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 02:12:44 -0500
  ...I wonder if any of you have experience using a generic muffler in place of the stock. I'd think that the inlet and...
• 1.9 exhaust parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 07:44:08 EST
  To continue the development of the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler for the 1.9 litre engined Vanagons we are in need of the...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 06:43:16 EDT
  ...The muffler pops into place in a few minutes and lines up exactly with the existing bolt holes in the cast muffler bracket carrier...
• Re: [Syncro] Mufflers & Breathing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 14:10:27 -0600
  I put up some info about the Dynomax Super Muffler right here: http://www.knology.net/~vw/muffler/ -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Which muffler is best?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wiebe
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 12:29:54 -0500
  I need to replace the muffler on my 71 bus and was just about sold on the 'Monza'/4-tip job advertised everywhere ($40...
• Re: Wanted: left muffler holding bracket for '87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Mon, 3 May 1999 23:23:35 -0500
  ...Joel '87 Syncro (muffler vibration) Tom L. Neal wrote: > > Per earlier heads-up post (thanks)....anyone have a left syncro muffler > bracket? Has four...
• Re: Muffler retaining strap
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 13:05:06 -0400
  have you tried gowesty? http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3111&search_phrase=muffler%20strap&start= wognacious wrote: > Does anybody know...
• Muffler replacement for cheap!!
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:02:07 -0400
  I replaced the muffler on the 87 and it took about 1/2 an hour tops.I got all of the parts at Advance...
• muffler woes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 21:19:01 -0400
  Bought a VW muffler from the dealer about 6 years ago. Paid too much, but they assured me it had a lifetime warranty. The...
• Re: Installed stainless steel muffler no more rust !
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:40:54 -0700
  ...Installed stainless steel muffler no more rust ! > Well finally Got down to after a few years . > It an oval type with dual outlets and...
• Re: blasphemy results
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:00:57 PDT
  Mark, >...replace the "high performance" muffler that was on the van. I am using a Walker 6" round 18" (I think, can check later...
• Re: walker stainless muffler update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:20:17 -0500
  ...I am in this mess because a 3 year old > muffler strap broke and took out everything to and including the collector > pipe. On...
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:02:52 -0600
  ...Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking? > Dear Listees: Has anyone that bought one of Mr. Condelli's Stebro > Stainless steel mufflers had trouble with...
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:17:51 -0700
  ...Looking for muffler recommendations that have a nice throaty sound. Right now my muffler is just a rusted shell and I kind of like...