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• 2.1l high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Apr 2015 06:55:09 -0400
  ...When I picked it >up, there was no white smoke coming from the tailpipe anymore (there >was a cloud behind me before the heads...
• Re: 89 Vanagon "losing" oil
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
  Fri, 1 May 1998 22:24:51 -0700
  ...yes, the tailpipe is coated with soot ... yes, I only check the oil when the engine is cold, and yes, I do know how...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:51:18 EDT
  ...hundred miles (or so) it burns all this gunk out the tailpipe causing a worse reading than if you would have left it alone...
• clinking or clunking noise from right rear (of 86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:14:16 -0600
  Could be your exhaust / tailpipe bumping something. I've noticed this with bad motor mounts in the past. Sometimes a thump on startup. Good...
• Exhaust Questions
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:51:16 -0400
  I'm facing a major replacement of exhaust parts for my 85 Vanagon - probably everything from heads to tailpipe. Some Question for those who...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burning gas in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 21:06:44 -0800
  ...Soot out the tailpipe and bucking. However It did run well at full throttle. I unplugged the o2 sensor and still had issues. It...
• Need your opinions: stainless exhaust opportunity
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 19:40:54 -0500
  ...and usually not a failure point- but the connecting pipe and tailpipe would still not be stainless.) This would be for '86-up 2WD...
• Re: Scoop for breather?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:24:44 -0500
  ...will move in only as fast as it comes out the tailpipe, or as fast as your moving pistons and valves will allow it...
• clean deisels?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:59:25 -0700
  ...I wonder about the rapidly increasing number of respiratory illnesses and allergies in my area when I see black smoke rolling out the tailpipes...
• Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 13:33:35 -0800
  ...Motor runs extremely quiet- not like a new Vanagon (remember that sound?) but like a late-model Bug with a single tailpipe and fresh...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 22:43:29 -0500
  ...I guess I need > whatever > the bits coming off the engine are (help!), the heat exchangers, > the > crossover, muffler, tailpipe, et cetera. I have...
• Re: Missing Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:23:37 -0700
  ...The only place I see > water/coolant is a fine oily mist out the tailpipe. This has happened > for a while, but is now...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:05:43 -0600
  ...On my 1985 Crew Cab, I have 2 *huge* hose clamps that wrap > around the muffler and one of the tailpipes. Holds it nice...
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:59:58 -0500
  ...Then move the whole assembly back to the right and out from under the vehicle - CAT, Muffler, and tailpipe. Put back in reverse order...
• Re: Prompt response please...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:54:38 -0700
  In addition, wire up the muffler or tailpipe to the bumper with coat hanger while you drive around so it doesn't fall off...
• Re: wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 08:20:40 -0600
  ...and still running, without billowing large plumes of oil out their tailpipe---- Now lets talk Beemer, or Mercedes--- BIG miled, hammer down engines---- Forget...
• white smoke/power loss?????
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:00:45 -0700
  ...After warm up my 86 Westy intermittently blows lots of whitish/bluish smoke out the tailpipe and simultaneously experiences significat power loss. Head gaskets...
• New engine time?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:46:05 -0800
  ...Reason I say this is that it blows some white smoke out the tailpipe, overheats with no visible coolant leak, and more and more...
• Re: Tail pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:09:29 -0400
  ...Tail pipes What's the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 tailpipes? I'd like to use stainless, and the only one I...
• Re: EKTA request (and advice) Exhaust 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:48:29 EST
  ...I'd like to replace the muffler and = tailpipe, I'm not sure what else I'll need in the way of hangars and...
• FS: A few Vanagon / Westfalia parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 08:29:52 -0700
  ...functional) - I just installed the GW new tank/regulator - muffler, cat & tailpipe (in one unit) (same condition, no holes) - I just replaced the complete...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:33:57 -0700
  ...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >> > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 18:28:59 -0500
  ...Why did Mazda -abandon- the wankel altogether? Yes it is a dirty engine (EPA reasons) and this speaks to unburned fuel out the tailpipe...
• FS 85 GL 7 Pass. van
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:52:58 -0400
  ...new intake boots fairly new muffler, Y pipe ane tailpipe new plugs could use a tune up but I know anyone would do this...
• more trouble with Billy
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 23:46:30 -0600
  ...The exhaust system is new (about two days old) and the tailpipe is running black, very black inside. What the heck is going on...
• Re: 2.1 Wasser Boxer exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:38:24 -0500
  Peter, The system we sell is $549 and includes all of the pipes, muffler, tailpipe, and all gaskets. I also offer free shipping on...
• My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:28:31 -0800
  ...to my tailpipe. - exhaust home made up to cat/muffler/tailpipe. - air filter box non stock. (smaller) - engine otherwise stock. - engine has ~ 100,000...
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 07:33:48 -0400
  ...The muffler and bracket bundle and the tailpipe is a reasonable price. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: [Missing Coolant]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:45:58 MDT
  ...The only place I see water/coolant is a fine oily mist out the tailpipe. This has happened for a while, but is now...
• Re: The 150 MPG carbureter exists!
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:14:49 -0400
  ...problem! Cool...hope it didn't remove the paint above your tailpipe. ; ) -- Wil "Be careful of reading health books, you might die of a...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:25:22 -0500
  ...Take a rubber stopper the size of your tailpipe, drill a hole in it, and hook it up to a compressed air source. Compress...
• Fw: [T2] Muffler, etc. (T2)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 04:44:49 -0500
  ...RE: [T2] Muffler, etc. (T2) > > > > > >Can anyone recomend a good place to buy a muffler, tailpipe and Cat. > > > >converter for my 1980 Vanagon Westy...
• Re: Vanagain/Ken are great
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 21:19:34 -0400
  ...Vanagain/Ken are great > Ken, > > I just received the tailpipe piece and the o2 sensor, with the extra > stuff. Ken you are a wonderful...
• guess i need an old cat and muffler (Bay area)
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:35:02 -0700
  ...I took the cat and muffler out (in my case cat, muffler and tailpipe are welded together) and i cant see how i could...
• Re: The Vanagon Song
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:12:48 -0700
  ...all shabby and worn, > > It could not hold a full tank, > Tailpipe rattled and clanked, > Uphols'try was all ripped and torn > > Then came...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - robyn rudisill
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:45:50 -0800
  ...cars (NVC) > plus the toureg fails miserable in their three biggies: tailpipe emissions > take under normal driving conditions, fuel economy, and curb weight. It...
• Re: FW: Many things
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 04:19:47 +0100
  ...The tailpipe added > another $30. Wow! I installed them last night with minimal issues. I then > got in the van and started it. The...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:05:11 EST
  ...Air Conditioning compressor (if you have this) 2.1l muffler and tailpipe (if you have 1.9l you need to buy a new muffler...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 10:34:25 EDT
  ...is usually a large cloud of blue smoke coming from the tailpipe. They will not be collectible! >> In order to be driving down the...
• Re: black smoke + more
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 16:07:55 -0500
  ...soon), but its also spitting out black smoke out of the tailpipe. > > Now, I thought black smoke meant oil in the combustion chamber, is...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 16:33:47 -0700
  ...s on > there, they just care about what comes out the tailpipe here. > > I think the Wasser is a pretty bad engine overall, but...
• Vanagon 2.1 muffler and front fiberglass bumper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:38:21 -0400
  ...The first is a nearly new muffler and tailpipe for a 2.1 Vanagon - it was only on my 1990 Westy a couple of...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:48:09 -0700
  ...Took my Syncro to a muffler shop and they put one together for me including (generic) carriers and tailpipe. No cat because this is...
• shitty aftermarket muffler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 12:27:20 -0600 (CST)
  ...the Monza-style aftermarket muffler that I bought from the BusBoys exactly 14 months ago is *falling apart*! One of the tailpipes disappeared somewhere...
• another question on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 12:40:47 -0400
  ...So, I'm probably going to replace the converter, muffler, and tailpipe. My question relates to the assembly and installation of these parts. I...
• Re: 85 questionable mpg
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 15:16:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Where it hooks into the tailpipe it is bent like it got wacked with a rock or something. If I bend it back it...
• Re: Exhaust parts suppliers for '84 gas fueled
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:17:41 -0400
  ...I believe that he needs a catalytic > convertor, muffler, tailpipe, gaskets, muffler hanger strap, etc. > He had ordered a complete set from Advance, but...
• Late beetle muffler
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:30:15 MST
  ...me with the details of how that generally works (cut the tailpipe outlet straps and bend the pipe/outlets down to clear the rear...
• Re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger (a response)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 18:34:23 -0500
  ...If it were really about clean air, the tailpipe output would be the only thing they would be concerned with. What if I made...
• Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 13:23:23 -0800
  ...but Matthew, what goes first in an exhaust system? The tailpipe... then the muffler. The last thing to rust out is the down or...
• O2 sensor grounding?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:18:04 -0500
  ...Questions: (a) is the ground on this ever a problem? Given that it has to pass through 21 year old tailpipes with rusted bolts...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 20:31:34 EST
  ...The end result was a lot of carbon on the inside of the tailpipe and also in the cyl head. This resulted in a...
• Re: 84 temp. gauge and idle stabilizer electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Tasha
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 22:58:19 -0400
  ...BILL wrote: > Don't you get a puff of white smoke out your tailpipe when this happens? > And is it possible to re-torque...
• Gas Heater - BA6
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 14:03:05 -0800
  ...In the driveway, no problem�on a trip into town, low heat output and then a backfire sound out the tailpipe. Seems like too...
• Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:12:43 +0200
  ...besides the taillight inserts (you can buy those from Winkler > > or whoever)?? look for the muffler and tailpipe ... i don't see > > it. > > ?? > > > > joel >
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:11:35 -0600
  ...kill the engine > totally by using a wet rag on the tailpipe. Everyone says its okay, so I am becoming convinced. Just sounds like...
• Re: 84 #1-#3 exhaust pipe doesn't match
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:05:36 -0600
  ...You'll probably get from the tailpipe to > the cat before they say NA (Not Available). > > George Hmmmm, you are probably right on about...
• Tailpipe worries
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 14:49:08 -0700
  It doesn't directly help on your question, but this may help, anyway. I have not had a problem with mine since I got...
• update on decreased mileage after tuneup problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:12:34 -0700
  ...an update: The engine does not seem to be running rich. Tailpipe deposits are dark gray, not black. Went for emissions testing today, passed...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:37:18 +1200
  ...and new tailpipe he also ordered in with no problems. Looks >and sounds >great. Of course, the old grizzled fellow actually doing the work...