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• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:27:16 -0700
  ...Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip In a message dated 08/08/2005 3:47:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Engine Conversion exhust sugestion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:41:25 -0600
  ...The first three > > muffler systems my muffler shop put on were hard mounted at their insistence. > > Each cracked and broke at one or more...
• Re: '84 Vanagon and Midas Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 23:37:47 -0400
  I had a "Big Al" muffler once. Not too different from Midas. While it seemed to work fine right around the same time the...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 12:41:19 -0600
  A broken muffler bracket can generate a lot of private email, that's for sure!! Since getting a new muffler with the improved brackets...
• Re: Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:26:24 -0700
  ...Holey muffler, Batman! Mufflers rust from the inside out. So the hole on the outside is just the tip of the iceberg as they...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:16:43 -0800
  ...flange at the muffler tail pipe end to have gone >>> bye-bye. >> >> it is the end plate of the muffler on the opposite end...
• Re: Screw the $250 muffler!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 08:15:34 -0800
  ...I had some problems with my orignal Subaru exhaust design on my syncro, what did I do? Purchase $250 mufflers, NO!, I went to...
• muffler
  Historical mailing list - karl filc
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 23:29:11 -0000
  ...I can't find a muffler. Frank Condelli looked for the motor # CT 131429 and he can't find one. I was at OWASCO...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:05:26 EDT
  ...We talked about an hour or so, where I described what I wanted and did not want and he recommended the Super Turbo muffler...
• Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 5 May 2014 22:57:19 -0400
  I recall hearing here (Dennis Haynes?) that if you have an original wv muffler with the stampings, it has a lifetime warranty and they...
• Re: wtb muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 18:37:26 -0800
  ...wtb muffler bracket > Any one have a pair of these they'd like to get rid of? > > http://members.cox.net/leolipert/muffler%20bracket...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:00:45 -0700
  Literally or do you mean it out lasted three mufflers? I did the same thing with my 81. John
• Muffler different '85 & '86 ?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 20:37:29 -0400
  Did the muffler shape change from 1985 to 1986 ? If so are both types inter-changeable ? Thx Shawn
• 1.9 muffler strap + brace pictures
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Sat, 21 May 2005 20:07:41 -0400
  Here's a URL of the same pics: http://www.twistedlimbpaper.com/brian/vanagon/MufflerBracket.htm
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:44:52 -0800
  ...When the > exhaust is clamped round the oval muffler and mounted only to the motor, it > works great...but I need something a bit...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:29:01 -0400
  ...They had the muffler replaced in the last 9 months with a Walker one (it says it right on the body as plain as...
• RE: $70 muffler strap? 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Apr 97 01:54:30 UT
  ...Multiple recipients of list Subject: $70 muffler strap? 1.9L I installed new exhaust pipe and muffler on my '84 vanagon 1.9L. My...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:37:18 +1200
  >I don't think you necessarily have to have a Vanagon mechanic to do good >muffler >work. You just need to find a reputable...
• Re: stoked with new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 21:59:48 -0400
  ...How long? Diameter? Oval or round? Since you have a Suby conversion....how's the muffler secured to the engine or van? Depending upon...
• Re: Quietest muffler?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 1 Jul 2024 12:12:07 -0600
  ...So, hoping the muffler can just be swapped. > I may try to find some 2.1 vans with original muffler set ups to hear...
• Re: muffler for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 06:07:22 -0500 (EST)
  Tim, the Vanagon muffler from cajun tire is part # 1230054 M3373. I bought one June 12th 1994 here in Ottawa, for $44.95 they...
• Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - Steve C.
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 12:11:21 -0800
  Does anyone have a recommendation for a performance muffler for my 88 GL? I hear Stebro is good. Lots of money though. Busdepot has...
• Re: SS Header Exhaust Pic?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:22:29 -0500
  ...http://www.a-1performance.com/super_turbo/mufflers/super_turbo_mufflers_page4.htm -----Original Message----- From: Ed Shultz Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 10...
• Re: [Syncro] Mufflers & Breathing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 09:42:39 -0800
  ...Does the filter seem adequate for dusty conditions? Steve Mark McCulley wrote: > > What about the Stebro muffler? I've been running this muffler on...
• Re: [Syncro] Mufflers & Breathing
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 09:53:47 -0800
  I'm using a Stebro muffler on my 1.9 85gl and feel its a great muffler, little louder than stock, but not by...
• Re: '87 Westy shudders at idle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 19:49:00 -0700
  Jeff, Was this an OEM muffler? Or a cheapie Midas (or other chain store) muffler???? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "- Jeff & Kim Prudhoe" <Jkpvw@aol...
• Re: Opinions please Ernst vs Walker muffler on a 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:55:33 -0600
  Also any source for the muffler strap for the 1.9? Thanks
• Best Muffler Price?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
  Sun, 30 Mar 1997 16:02:58 -0800 (PST)
  Who has the best price on a muffler and tailpipe for an '86 Westy? Thanks, Joe Doniach jdoniach@pacbell.net
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 08:09:55 -0400
  ...Techtonics, this is the muffler that they use in their performance exhausts. Yes it is round, 6" diameter I think. The muffler brackets on...
• Re: Muffler knocking on Van
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:55:40 -0500
  ...Muffler knocking on Van > I noticed a wierd sound the other day and I finally figured it out...it is > my muffler that when...
• Re: Muffler replacement for cheap!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 21:38:33 -0700
  ...First I > cut the muffler off at the body leaving as much of the pipe(attached > to the flange) as possible. I used an...
• Re: Stebro muffler compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 07:08:57 EDT
  In a message dated 7/25/00 10:15:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Stebro muffler compatibility >> Mark, the...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 17:26:23 -0400
  Larry; Great idea! How does it sound? My BD muffler has a flatulent burble I am not quite crazy about. Good Luck and Drive...
• Re: Paso robles, CA area mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 06:18:24 EST
  ...Andree, before buying a standard muffler I would like you to consider the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler I sell. Please visit my _STEBRO...
• Re: Part numbers?(Muffler cradles & straps)
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 08:49:25 -0400
  Jim, As far as I know the muffler brackets(cradles) are NLA, so your only source is used. The straps are still available NOS...
• KEP URABUS Exhaust System Questions
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:42:28 -0500
  ...I intend to use the standard VW Cat and Muffler with this header. I understand that the Cat and Muffler assembly should be mounted...
• Muffler substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:43:46 -0400
  Hello list, Has anyone used a readily available muffler from a parts store to replace the muffler on a WBX 1.9? If so...
• Help! installing new muffler - 1st time
  Historical mailing list - randy johnson
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 20:42:01 EDT
  ...73 camper GT Style muffler from RMM It would appear that all i need to do is remove the old muffler (cut bolts off...
• Stock US vs S/A mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 11:28:47 EDT
  Are the south African mufflers as quiet as the original Leistrich(sp) mufflers that came on the US Vgons? Is there a Volkswagon Dealer...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 06:16:56 EDT
  ...Perhaps there is some truth to the assertion made by someone on the List that the Strebo mufflers are made from empty Spam cans...
• Re: S&S muffler installation - anybody got photos?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 07:02:47 -0800
  I second that! I have two Syncros with S&S headers, one with the S&S muffler, the other with a Stebro. The S...
• Re: Muffler smell
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 00:09:47 -0500
  I replaced all my exhaust pipes (not the cat or muffler) last fall with the Dansk pipes from Bus Depot. It smelled for several...
• Re: SS Header Exhaust Pic?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 08:29:49 -0500
  The Dynomax muffler is P/N 17783 and can be seen and purchased at http://www.a1-performance.com/super_turbo/mufflers/super_turbo...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 12:43:35 -0400
  Hi Pascal, I bought both the muffler and the SS J-pipe from Stebro. Fiber gaskets were (are?) recommended for any SS joint. So...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:05:12 -0400
  ...Ernst muffler & Emico cat. http://www.benplace.com/bertrand_subie/bertrand_121.JPG Ernst muffler are still of very good quality. Ben
• mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 08:27:45 -0700
  Are there any aftermarket mufflers available for a 89 vanagon? Like a flowmaster or something with a little "rumble"? Thanks for any help. GT
• muffler hangers
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:11:49 EDT
  Hey Chris, I bought a German muffler from BusDepot and need a set of hangers. Got any used ones laying around? -Dieter 84GL
• 87 vanagon ansa muffler
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Clayman
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:14:54 +0000
  Just bought new ANSA muffler from bus depot. There is no arrow on it. Can you install it either way? Jeff
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:52:24 -0700
  I've got a German muffler I think is called Ernst (maybe I'll get under and look tomorrow), or something along those lines...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:32:47 -0400
  Ron, I used the Dansk muffler price as my reference because I thought you were referring to that particular brand in your earlier post...
• Re: muffler woes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 06:20:13 EDT
  In a message dated 6/29/2003 12:06:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Bought a VW muffler from...
• Diesel muffler bracket wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 08:17:11 -0500
  ...I find myself in need of the metal bracket that supports the muffler from the oil pan. This is the passenger side muffler mount...
• Re: Tiico install - muffler straps for 88
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 21:46:12 EDT
  In a message dated 9/20/01 2:43:24 PM, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: << > I'm looking for the metal muffler straps for...
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:52:20 -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: Engine Conversion exhust sugestion
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 23:36:17 -0600
  ...The first three > muffler systems my muffler shop put on were hard mounted at their insistence. > Each cracked and broke at one or more...
• STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 May 2000 06:18:42 EDT
  I though it was about time to announce the availability of the STEBRO/Vana gon Stainless Steel Muffler to the List again since there...
• Re: Mufflers and OXS sensor-Catalytic converters!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:20:05 -0400
  ...What else will I need to > replace the cat and muffler? It looks like the muffler hangers cost as > much as the muffler. > Do...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 06:39:34 EDT
  In a message dated 6/16/00 10:04:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement...
• Re: TIICO: Is Muffler Heatshield Used?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 13:55:16 -0500
  ...Is Muffler Heatshield Used? Hey all you TIICO'ers... I'm concerned about heat from the muffler affecting the belts since there is not...
• TIICO Muffler issues
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 15:05:15 -0700
  ...How in the hell is the stock muffler and cat supposed to connect to the bracketry?!?! I've been fighting with mine for most...