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• Re: Exhaust manifold blown - rusted bolts...tips?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:26:16 -0700
  ...Of course, however, > > my exhaust, although replaced about 4 years ago is all rusty now and > > the bolts are basically parts of the pipes...
• Re: Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:38:11 -0700
  ...housing, then the front connection right > at the point where the hose connects to the plastic pipe (roughly under > the front seats). Replaced the...
• H20 and power steering pipe replacement.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 22:45:00 -0500
  ...It also had severly rusted coolant pipes and evil looking PS pipes, and bad exhaust, with estimates of $2000 to fix motivating PO. Well...
• 90 Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tony Perkins
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 00:06:03 EST
  ...new tires, new front rotors, new rear wheel cylinders, new rear bearings, new right side halfshaft, new muffler & left exhaust pipe. Automatic transmission was...
• Re: I4 conversion exhaust - some comments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 23:39:42 -0800
  ...The first set up I had built at a exhaust shop using an > > old Dasher dual outlet manifold, which angles toward the front of...
• A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 23:40:16 -0400
  ...The flexible section will not twist at all and the motion is taken up by bending the exhaust header pipes. This consequently makes a...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:04:55 -0700
  ...toward the front of the van? > If the bar is installed incorrectly then this can cause a clearance > issue with the exhaust header on...
• RE: Syncro off road?
  Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley, SWPRD
  Mon, 15 Aug 1994 10:42:12 EST
  ...I've had the standard fare (from the listings on this list) of irratic idle, exhaust system replacement (pipes not the muffler), CV joint...
• Re: My Rusty Exhaust Is No More
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:26:49 -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...
• Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 08:19:56 -0700
  ...Accordingly, I installed an 18mm spark plug "anti-fouling" device in the exhaust in the crossover pipe. The only thing is, since the anti...
• Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:15:02 -0500
  ...halfshafts/differentials/VC/transmission/engine/exhaust/intak e) > plus its fuel tank and fuel system and fuel filler pipe/housing then > transplanted it, you...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 11:36:16 -0900
  ...see a beautiful shiny exhaust system turn dull and > rustthan it is to just bolt the stock gray painted pipes on and > see them...
• Van with blown engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 20:49:04 -0400
  ...new) Plug wire set Spark plugs O2 sensor Front rotors Front pads Exhaust (main pipe, cat and muffler) Alternator (Bosch rebuild) Starter (Bosch rebuild...
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:18:50 EDT
  ...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: Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:50:41 -0700
  ...Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock > Hi all, > > Back to the exhaust system and crossover front and > rear pipe attachment to the cylinder heads. Details > below...
• Re: My Rusty Exhaust Is No More
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:17:39 +0000
  ...My Rusty Exhaust Is No More > Embarrassed by the sound! This thing had the worst exhaust leak ever, the > front pipe was rusted through...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 04:02:01 -0700
  ...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: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:24:09 -0500
  ...Coolant pipes replacement > > > >> I have replaced them entirely with Marine Exhaust Hose. Get the wire > >> reinforced, smooth outside type, 1 1/4" inside diameter...
• Re: S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 15:04:57 -0400
  ...The header fits together via press fit - (1/2 has the front two exhaust ports and the 2nd half has the rear two.) It...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Tue, 19 May 2009 17:21:46 -0800
  ...Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and > hardware > > Except if you are installing an S&S Header system. You can put...
• Re: Heater/coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 7 May 2001 19:03:07 -0700
  ...rubber > hose rt to the front > heater core. Do I really have to remove the steering > columnold water pipe max > 70 degrees F', am...
• Re: Leaky 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Wed, 7 May 2003 12:34:37 -0600
  ...accumulating on the triangle-shaped > > plate that holds the exhaust pipes towards the front > > of the van (rear of the motor). Any ideas on...
• '90 Carat (Grover) engine transplant - Final chapter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:59 -0500
  ...had one because of the old "custom" exhaust. *Repaired leaking plastic coolant pipes in the front *Cleaned and painted many parts in the process...
• How I spent my weekend
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 15:40:31 -0500
  ...I was looking for an exhaust leak and found that the upper bolt on #2 exhaust pipe had worked itself loose. Time to get...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 2009 23:12:49 -0400
  ...Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware If your nuts have rusted to the point where they are now small...
• Re: What kind of metal is this? (Jetta exhaust part for my conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:15:42 -0700
  ...I still have the original front half of the exhaust from my '85 Jetta TD with ~480k, and it has very little corrosion, even...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 14 May 2017 09:24:34 -0700
  I have not installed my coolant pipes personally. They are two piece and they came with the van (Syncro). One observation I have with...
• Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:32:03 -0500
  ...The fact that all Fuel Injected type IV engines have asymetrical > (un-equal > >path lengths from exhaust valves to tail pipe) exhaust systems can...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Tue, 1 May 2001 00:34:27 -0700
  ...When I started it specks of water flew out of the exhaust pipe. A mechanic I phoned told me this means either: bad headgaskets...
• Opinions on purchase
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 11:32:01 -0600
  ...July 23/99�.Changed both front power window assemblies account seized/tailpipe/exhaust pipe/muffler/rear brake shoes & brake cylinder kit Aug 6/99...
• '85 GL value?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 11:20:40 -0500 (CDT)
  ...It needs an exhaust header pipe and some front end work. $600 from a local mechanic. His estimates have always been very close when...
• Re: Merffler options?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:15:54 -0700
  late reply, I'm pretty sure a syncro front exhaust pipe will fit right onto a 2WD Vanagon. It is just shaped like it...
• 84 Wesfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 19:37:49 EDT
  ...the two long metal coolant pipes that go under the gas tank New blower motor and resistor up front All grommets,gaskets,hoses on...
• Westy single center seat, AC, other parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:12:21 CDT
  ...Waterboxer flywheel $50 Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes and collector $125, catalytic converter for above $50 2.1 cast iron collector (connects header...
• Re: hydraulic lifter article
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:21:11 -0600
  ...or clicking sound coming > > from near the left front of the engine, near > > where the exhaust connects to the head, but I've > > not...
• Re: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:20:42 -0400
  ...The flexible section will not twist at all and the motion is taken up by bending the exhaust header pipes. This consequently makes a...
• shakedown 86 ASI
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jun 1997 23:03:44 -0800
  ...The exhaust pipe entering the catalytic converter was replaced which previously shot out exhaust gasses in the vicinity of the oxygen sensor. I haven...
• Fw: Re: hoses vs. pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:29:37 -0000
  ...and chisle to fit up an exhaust pipe. > Typical of DM, more time/money/effort up front to have more money in the > retirement...
• Syncro Swimming
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 12:14:28 -0300
  Hi, The front diff and rear trans have small 1/4" black plastic vent pipes that run up to about 6" above floor level...
• FS: Vanagon parts (Diesels & all vanagons + one Syncro snorkel)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:27:01 -0700
  ...1.9l Exhaust (muffler & cat & end pipe) - small hole in muffler, all still connected H. �Exhaust hangers (2 - these are no longer avail), �muffler...
• pop-top seal
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 14:15:09 -0400
  ...converter and cross-over pipe and used a muffleer that bolts right to the exhaust manifolds. i did put in a can of emissions...
• Re: I4 conversion exhaust - some comments
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 09:14:44 -0700
  ...The first set up I had > built at a exhaust shop using an > > old Dasher dual outlet manifold, which angles > toward the front of...
• Re: Remember those converter thieves?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 13:54:03 -0700
  ...I had isolated my exhaust leak to the collector where the front crossover pipe joins it. Began the task of removing the old system...
• Re: 82 Vanagon Heat Exchanger/Exhaust hangers?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:09:50 -0500
  ...I am assuming that both brackets use the one of the three bolts that attach the heat exchanger to the crossover pipe? Regards, --Jeff...
• Re: 1.9 L Complete Exhaust System CANADA
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:55:47 -0400
  ...Front header pipe, 2.1, 025 251 171AD <https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=112> Front header...
• Re: midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 06:04:12 EDT
  ...Has anyone ever tried MIDAS or MIENEKE to have exhaust work done. > Robert, this is why I developed and sell a stainless steel system...
• 87 Gray GL Syncro for sale -- Reno, NV Bargain!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 23:09:29 -0800
  ...some new exhaust pipes. 2 very good used front interior door panels that need to be installed. Trailer hitch, Spare set of 14" rims...
• Re: Front hose and alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 14:50:44 -0600
  ...at 60mph and 6 liters of coolant sprayed > out on my exhaust pipe in under 10 seconds, I was "new poping" like crazy... > > John...
• NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 13:37:56 -0500
  ...There was no way to open the drain hole without removing the front exhaust y-pipe. Some tool! I ended pumping out about 2...
• Re: Cooling System for Various Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:11:36 -0800
  ...and it's sure convenient to just leave the front halves of the pipes, and fuel tank , right in place. personally, not being sure...
• Re: Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 20:07:07 -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: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 19:39:08 -0500
  ...I had to do the front pipe last year. Of course that was not a "entire exhaust system ....and the stainless muffler from Stebro...
• 84 Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 16:52:44 EDT
  ...There is an exhaust leak (crack in the exhaust pipe). I have the pipes, just haven't got around to installing them yet. The...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 May 2017 17:40:56 -0700
  ...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: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:00:10 -0700
  ...there are still a lot of things that hang up ....the exhasut pipe goes back under the cowl and front firewall area a long...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:05:07 -0700
  I used Gates 4864CF Wet Exhaust hose in 1.5" i.d. (http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=5087&location_id=5248). I...
• Interior heat should be independent of the thermostat ??
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:08:33 -0800
  ...My auxiliary fan mounted above the engine in the engine shroud blows great air up to the front of the van, but it is...
• Re: Should it stay or should it go...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 96 23:03:13 EDT
  ...The cost was driven up because I needed both the front and rear exhaust pipes as well as the junction/manifold that that they...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:40 -0400
  Dennis, We used standard pipes, and treated the exhaust pipes with the ceramic coating (inside and out) for a bit cooler engine compartment. We...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...1) 87 2.1L engine case (1) pair of front and rear exhaust pipes. (1) auto trans flexplate (1) rear engine carrier (1) pair...