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  • Re: Negligent mechanic?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 03:06:24 EDT
    ...But my experience with trying to bolt up used headers to another engine is a real PIA. Although maybe bolting up even new headers...
  • Re: Painting the exhaust - High Temp - POR??
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:07:47 -0400
    ...At this point it is most likely a Dansk brand exhaust so in addition to rust there will be flange failures or the pipes...
  • Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine-Exhaust sealants
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 23:18:52 -0400
    ...Exhaust temps can get into that 1300f range (the pipes glowing red). If you must use a sealant you need something to put up...
  • Re: 2 exhaust install questions on 1986 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 7 Jul 2013 09:21:40 -0700
    ...Is it M8X1.0? > > 2.) the gaskets that go where the header pipes meet the collector, > one side is metal and the other side...
  • S&S Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
    Sun, 5 May 2002 23:04:29 -0400
    ...Removing the old one takes nerves of steel when removing the nuts off the studs, and the bolts that mount the header pipes to...
  • Re: Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:36:02 -0400
    ...Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85 >I imagine you might mean the pipe that goes from where the two header pipes >meet, and...
  • Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:31:29 -0400
    ...are the sizes required? Particularly, for the nuts & bolts >between the header pipes & the J-pipe >and between the j-pipe & the Cat. on...
  • Re: perfomance exhaust, etc
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Sat, 14 Feb 2004 04:13:09 -0800
    ...S&S headers, free flow muffler,....). I'm looking to increase mileage and, if possible, gain a bit of power. I installed the S...
  • Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:49:23 -0700
    ...in a 90 and ( with engine out) bolted on new exhaust >>> header pipes and the heavy elbow flange that joins them together on the...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 11:23:41 -0500
    ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and hoses...
  • Re: Interesting alternative engine management / FI system
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:32:36 -0700
    Yes, and the way the pipes are layed out, no real room for one. But for those of us that do not live in...
  • Fw: SS header
    Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
    Thu, 18 Sep 1997 23:30:26 -0600
    ...SS header > Date: Thursday, September 18, 1997 10:48 PM > > At 11:38 AM 9/18/97 -0700, Ed wore his fingers to nubs...
  • Re: Fiberglass Taped Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:01:50 -0400
    ...and what did I see? The exhaust header pipes were glowing dull orange! I think I might be "running a little rich", but still...
  • Re: catalytic mod
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Sun, 2 Apr 1995 12:48:13 -0400 (EDT)
    ...For one thing the pipes converge at the muffler and so you don't have that "full flow foot" to put it in to...
  • Re: 2.1 fits right in
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:45:12 -0800
    ...am thinking of things like the exhast headers, the intake manifolds, oil cooler and the water pipes and hoses etc. Does sombody have a...
  • Re: Muffler Brackets
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 3 May 2002 07:24:14 EDT
    ...The other part of the solution is to use fibre doughnut gaskets between all the connections except for the header pipes to collector connections...
  • Re: Braided Flexible Tiico Exhaust Connection
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 17:12:49 -0400
    ...The section in the tiico exhaust header, as supplied, is set up for twisting motion... More information to the list in a few days...
  • Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine-Exhaust sealants
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:43:48 -0400
    ...exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine > >Same thing happened to me with an exhaust system from a different vendor. >Did...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:00:24 -0800
    ...And 'bowl' header pipes, one or 2. scott turbovans On 12/21/2012 5:00 PM, Jim Felder wrote: >> There is a special tool...
  • FS I4 engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
    Sat, 6 Oct 2007 03:00:26 +0000
    ...Engine ,ecu, AFM and wiring harness. ( engine has hardware for cruise control) Exhaust header,cat (hollow) and exhaust system ( 13 gauge pipes, magnaflow mufflers...
  • Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:37:07 -0700
    ...I have since talked to one other person who also >> replaced their exhaust headers with the Danish aftermark model ( also >> purchased from VanCafe) and...
  • STAINLESS STEEL Exhaust is HERE!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 15 May 2000 10:20:05 -0400
    I now have STAINLESS STEEL header (crossover) pipes for 2.1 liter, 2 wheel drive Vanagons! These are true 409 stainless construction, and priced...
  • Re: wanted: exhaust part number
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:22:28 -0800
    ...bare metal exhaust pipes are not where it's at in my world. Nor bare metal anywhere. Corrosion is so easy to treat and...
  • Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:58 -0400
    ...I have since talked to one other person > who also replaced their exhaust headers with the Danish aftermark > model ( also purchased from VanCafe) and...
  • Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
    Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:50:26 -0500
    ...But, the header >pipes, > > J-pipes and muffler tail pipe assembly will be there long after your >outta here > > ! Yes, I know a lot...
  • Exhaust systems
    Historical mailing list - Rick Williams
    Sat, 28 Feb 1998 08:54:54 -0800
    ...any noticeable change in performance? I know in the '70s the headers I put on my 1300 gave me better power AND lasted a...
  • Re: Exhaust Systems: Syncro/Stainless
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 11 Nov 2002 06:13:38 EST
    ...Syncro/Stainless I have at least one customer who has bought the DANSK stainless steel header pipes that come from The Bus Depot and...
  • Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Tue, 31 May 2011 15:35:15 -0700
    ...I replaced the exhaust headers on the new engine (after marker Danish ones) and along with poor quality issues ( one of them had a...
  • S&S Header installation report (long)
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:17:30 -0500
    ...I ordered the complete exhaust with header pipes and muffler (no cat). It came with rudimentary instructions, a set of nuts and bolts (although...
  • midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
    Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 13:08:44 -0600
    >I'm afraid I'm at the end of my rope....I've been changing my header >pipes and mufflers on my two vanagons...
  • Re: [T2] Exhausts that delete the heaterboxes completely on aircooled Type IV engines?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:32:21 -0500
    ...plain pipes, by keeping the exhaust hot and flowing, and pushing that heat further away from the engine.
  • Domestic Refrigerator.
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 14 Sep 1997 19:04:20 -0700
    ...I vacuumed out the combustion chamber and used a bottle brush to clean out the pipes. I used silicone thermal goo to adhere the...
  • Re: S&S Exhaust system, how bad????
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:58:15 -0800
    ...So the OE pipes do rust, so does S&S. You may have a better fitment with the OE pipes, maybe not. The quality...
  • Re: I-4 owner experrience
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Mon, 13 May 2013 18:16:44 -0600
    ...The original exhaust header broke and > had to > replaced do to no reinforcements on pipes also I have replaced two > mufflers. We > have 80k...
  • Re: Oxygen sensor failure
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 07:33:44 EST
    ...My exhaust pipes and free flow muffler are made by S&S Headers, and are 2 years old. The cat is also 2 years...
  • Re: Tiico TD
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 8 Feb 2008 20:31:12 -0800
    ...I don't get the one engine picture that shows silver header pipes, with a two into one collector. Doesn't look like there...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 11:14:22 -0500
    ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got a new > water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and hoses...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:11:44 -0500
    ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also > > got a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and > > hoses...
  • Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:55:31 -0700
    ...exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine I was stupid not to. Engine was out of van when I installed them...
  • 1.9 parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
    ...Digijet AFM Both header pipes, front is moderately rusty/fair condition, rear has minimal rust/good condition. Header J-connector pipe, fair condition Complete...
  • The water heater project
    Historical mailing list
    12 Jan 95 14:45
    ...a header tank in the engine bay to "let off steam" and don't forget that foam lagging round the copper pipes. Don't...
  • Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:18:36 -0700
    ...in a 90 and ( with engine out) bolted on new exhaust header pipes and the heavy elbow flange that joins them together on the...
  • Re: Stainless Steel exhaust
    Historical mailing list
    2 Nov 94 03:19 PDT
    ...The exhaust tubing (headers) for the Vanagon > are horrendously expensive ($1400 in Can.), even the muffler is $600!! This > is unbelievable. This is what...
  • Re: 84 exhaust options (exhausting)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 6 Mar 2004 06:23:20 EST
    ...get a new one it's bargain! What about the two header pipes, CAT, OXY sensor, the six support rods, mounting hardware, gaskets and...
  • Re: Exhaust fastener sizes needed
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:05:22 -0800
    ...1.25mm pitch 8 ea Flat Washer Din 125, 8mm ID Header Pipes to Collector Pipe Kit 4 ea Bolt Din 933 8x30 4...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil, filters, exhaust options.
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:29:14 -0600
    ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got > > a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and hoses...
  • Re: Canadian Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001 06:42:00 EDT
    ...You can get stainless steel header pipes made by DANSK from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com/">The Bus Depot - Discount VW Parts - Main...
  • Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:59:54 EDT
    ...The last complete system I installed was only the three head-pipes, and an after-market muffler I welded suitable mating flanges to. That...
  • Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:00:37 EST
    ...It is a little more work getting the pipes to line up, however I have installed several with no problems (I have one on...
  • Re: vanagon Steel coolant line pipe patching
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:59:27 EST
    ...i CC'd this to TK, so check the headers for his email addy.(ctonline@webtv.net) no affiliation, just a happy customer. chris
  • Re: Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:27:51 -0700
    ...into header design and function more than > most listees might. Too bad you didn't hear this sooner, but the secondary > pipes (the two...
  • Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:06:28 -0800
    ...I've had a few SVX headers ceramnic coated .. in the low $ 200's ..............and about two weeks wait. tell you what I find...
  • Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardwar
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 20 May 2009 06:06:41 EDT
    In a message dated 19/05/2009 11:48:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: DEAD RIGHT ! If I...
  • Re: Cal smog, Mexico City, catalysts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Apr 1995 14:53:53 -0400
    ...to live! >I've got the typical header system now- that might give me short enough >pipes on cylenders 2 and 4 to get...
  • Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 13 May 2008 11:53:46 -0400
    ...Not only does your complete cost of the exhaust system go up because of one of the header pipes is more expensive but the...
  • Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 16:08:11 -0400
    ...1 '74 911S with Stainless Steel headers w/wrap for 12 years(very limited mileage no winter mileage), 2 '87 Westy with mild steel...
  • Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Tue, 31 May 2011 17:11:42 -0700
    ...I replaced the > exhaust headers on the new engine (after marker Danish ones) and along > with poor quality issues ( one of them had a...
  • Re: Testing the waters, investigating options.... opinions please,
    Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:46:32 -0700
    ...Also need some type of K&N or cone style air induction system and big headers/pipes. The Digifant system is ok and I...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
    Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:49:11 -0400
    ...The other was an exhaust leak right at the flange where the two exhaust header pipes combine into one. This was about 4" from...
  • Re: Driving with no exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:39:46 -0800
    ...AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Assuming there's no pipes attached to the heads, I'd say not a good > idea. Even...