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• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:59:33 -0400
  ...did have an O2 sensor hole and no hole in the J pipe. So, I started to respond to the original email of this...
• Re: POR15 pictures of parts/ go with por20!!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:49:41 -0800
  ...I have had a set of por20'd exhaust manifolds and j-pipe on a van through salty NY winters as well. Still look...
• STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 06:10:12 EST
  ...We also have a muffler and the J-pipe available in stainless steel for all 2.1 litre waterboxer engined Vanagons. Please visit our...
• Re: Low Power woes...
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 23:31:39 -0400
  ...a clog= > and >get home by taking off the O2 sniffer cap on the J pipe right before th= >e >Cat. >Raul Cisneros >NY > > > > >=
• sometimes it just won't go...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:19:28 -0600
  ...plugs, plug wires, cap, rotor, coil wire, fuel filter (previous all new) coil, idle stabilizer, exhaust from the J-pipe, including O2 sensor, cat...
• Re: Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:41:03 -0800
  ...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: Exhaust install question -- sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 11:36:41 -0400
  ...both >manifolds and the j-pipe that connects them to the catalytic >converter. > >Should I use a hi-temp sealant with any of the...
• Re: WOOO HOOO!! Bus BRRR is Two Weeks Away! (Buses By the Beach Event)
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:19:09 -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: A/C work question
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:06:07 -0500
  ...HIGH is behind the rear quarter panel, LOW is on the "J" pipe coming out of the top/back of the compressor.* after pulling...
• 1.9 TD performance upgrades prove successful: 95 mph??
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 01:19:31 -0400
  ...edges in ports High-flow 2.5 inch exhaust (basically a 'J' pipe and a short glass-pack) Fourth gear ratio swapped to .77...
• Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 13:05:39 EDT
  ...Is this cheaper? I saved even more when I went back for a J-pipe because the parts guy was good enough to set...
• Yet ANOTHER idle update!
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:20:07 -0400
  ...I got my leaky exhaust fixed today, new muffler, new gasket on the J-Pipe before the cat., welded a crack in the rear...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 3 May 2014 09:10:50 -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: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 07:12:57 EDT
  ...I gave him a gallon of spent peanut oil which he has experimentally applied to his tailpipe and J-pipe. The preliminary results are...
• Re: midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 06:04:12 EDT
  ...steel system including DANSK header pipes, cast iron collector, STEBRO/Vanagon J-pipe, EMICO CAT, BOSCH OXY sensor, STEBRO/Vanagon muffler w/tail pipe...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust fastener question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:53 -0400
  ...in any of your future exhaust > replacements. > > > >>>>>>I just replaced the "J" pipe on my '88 GL, the end at the manifold > rusted out...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 08:59:31 -0800
  ...muffler-cat assembly first then built the join > between downpipe and J pipe. On the muffler brackets I made, some of the > holes were...
• FS; '86 Syncro Gl Weekender in SE Pennsylvania $1200
  Historical mailing list - Kerry Stanley
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 00:25:52 -0500
  ...Presently the muffler and J-pipe are sitting in the van, but I will re-attach them!! i.. A/C was upgraded to the...
• Boston Bob Engine update from south of Mason/Dixon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 07:01:00 -0500
  ...Won't screw with it much more til I fix the exhaust leaks in the Stebro J pipe and cat to Stebro muffler connections...
• 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 19:50:38 -0500
  ...I do have some slight exhaust leaks where the J pipe is attached to the two pipes from the heads but they should be...
• Re: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:23:48 EST
  ...Which One? > My recommendation is of course the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:50:46 -0700
  ...My > plan: > > > > Short run of 1 5/8" 90 degree pipes from manifold to collector, then a > > "J" pipe forward, around, and back to...
• 2.1 Cooling System Oddity: Since we are on the topic of coolant issues. (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:29:03 -0500
  ...behind the license plate) - and dripping onto the exhaust where the J-pipe meets the Cat. Not a gushing leak but more than a...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -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...
• dead cat kills van
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:37:29 -0700
  ...Once we had a little gap between the J-pipe and cat, he gave the starter a crank. The engine roared to life. We...
• Re: It's back together and it runs.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 13:33:48 -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: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 07:29:44 -0400
  ...I gave him a gallon of spent peanut oil >which he has experimentally applied to his tailpipe and J-pipe. The preliminary >results are...
• My 91 GL tale (long), or what ever happened to this Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:29:44 -0400
  ...Well, if one is going this far, why not a new cast iron 2 into 1 and a J-pipe. I stripped these last...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:19:21 -0400
  ...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: Exausted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 06:18:59 EDT
  ...These conditions can be met by using the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe...
• My thoughts on heat.
  Historical mailing list
  15 Nov 94 14:51
  ...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: dead cat kills van
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:07:44 -0400
  ...Once we had a little gap > between the J-pipe and cat, he gave the starter a crank. The engine > roared to life. > > We...
• Re: 1.9 exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 23:02:22 -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: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:50:17 -0600
  ...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: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:36:26 -0500
  ...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: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -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: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 14:45:41 -0400
  ...Is this cheaper? I saved > even more when I went back for a J-pipe because the parts guy was good enough > to set...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:58:29 -0700
  ...My > > plan: > > > > > > Short run of 1 5/8" 90 degree pipes from manifold to collector, then a > > > "J" pipe forward, around, and back to...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:02:43 -0700
  ...My >> plan: >> > >> > Short run of 1 5/8" 90 degree pipes from manifold to collector, then a >> > "J" pipe forward, around, and back to...
• Fw: Re: dead cat kills van
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:19:39 -0700
  ...Once we had a little gap between the J-pipe and cat, he gave the starter a crank. The engine roared to life. We...
• VW Howard looking for ideas...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:32:06 -0700
  ...Next is the vanagon original cat converter, then another curved "J" pipe, and finally the muffler and tail pipe. The problem we are having...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 9 May 2012 11:33:19 -0700
  ...Of course I don't have a CO tester and the bung on J pipe is well rusted in place. I ain't touchin...
• Re: O2 sensor voltage test
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 15:07:44 -0600
  ...If you have one with no o2 sensor use an exhaust sniffer or install an o2 sensor in one of the j pipes. If...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 22:36:54 -0500
  ...With one strap and being bolted to the Cat and then to the J-pipe - it's not likely one strap breaking would dump...
• 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:07:15 -0400
  ...The J pipe also had a whole as well as the muffler. I have since ruled out the exhaust. All the pipes are in...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 09:27:35 -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: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:51:13 -0500
  ...it is. > I do have some slight exhaust leaks where the J pipe is attached to the two pipes from the heads but they...
• Re: 2.1 Cooling System Oddity: Since we are on the topic of coolant issues. (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:26:18 -0800
  ...behind the license plate) - and dripping onto the exhaust where the J-pipe meets the Cat. Not a gushing leak but more than a...
• Re: WOOO HOOO!! Bus BRRR is Two Weeks Away! (Buses By the Beach Event)
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:19:39 -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: 2.1 Cooling System Oddity: Since we are on the topic of coolant issues. (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:11:21 -0500
  ...behind the license plate) - and > dripping onto the exhaust where the J-pipe meets the Cat. Not a gushing > leak > but more than a...
• Re: Subject: Warning! Do not use... (Stainless Exhaust Fasteners)
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:40:40 -0800
  ...My daily Syncro van gets tweeked on all the time and the stainless headers and Stebro j pipe and muffler have been on and...
• Re: Yet ANOTHER idle update!
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 12:42:46 -0400
  ...my leaky exhaust fixed today, new muffler, new gasket on the >J-Pipe before the cat., welded a crack in the rear-most header...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:29:38 -0700
  ...My > >> plan: > >> > > >> > Short run of 1 5/8" 90 degree pipes from manifold to collector, then a > >> > "J" pipe forward, around, and back to...
• Re: It's back together and it runs.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:24:38 -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: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 19:35:42 -0400
  ...I gave him a gallon of spent peanut oil >which he has experimentally applied to his tailpipe and J-pipe. The preliminary >results are...
• Re: Broken alternator bracket studs
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:53:53 -0800
  ...a drill? May have to take the exhaust off at the j pipe to >> the tail >> pipe in one section. Just wondering, as I...
• Re: dead cat kills van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:37:30 -0500
  ...Once we had a little gap > between the J-pipe and cat, he gave the starter a crank. The engine > roared to life. > > We...
• Re: 2.1 Cooling System Oddity: Since we are on the topic of coolant issues. (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:29:28 -0500
  ...behind the license plate) - and dripping onto the exhaust where the J-pipe meets the Cat. Not a gushing leak but more than a...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 10:50:46 -0800
  ...muffler-cat assembly first then built the join >> between downpipe and J pipe. On the muffler brackets I made, some of the >> holes were...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -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...