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• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:30:10 -0500
  I have a Stebro stainless exhaust and muffler. When I temporarily installed a stock muffler I noticed a drop in power starting at about...
• Re: need source for mandrel exhaust bends
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 20:18:37 -0800
  Hi, There is a outfit in Bakersfield CA that makes exhaust "donuts" called The Kiwi Konnection. The "donuts" are perfectly round tubes that when...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris 90MV
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:39:05 -0400
  ----------------------------- I have an 87' Vanagon Westfalia and the exhaust pipes are looking pretty rusty. I just got done with a cross-country drive and...
• Re: Backfiring?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:17:51 -0700
  Most likely it is because of the bad exhaust - the conditions you describe are "lean run" conditions, and leaks in the exhaust will cause...
• Re: 1.9 L Complete Exhaust System CANADA
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:41:21 -0400
  Years ago I had the Condelli SS exhaust on my 2.1 and loved it. I wondered why I put with an old factory...
• Re: Exhaust Parts -- Aftermarket sources?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 17:53:47 -0500 (CDT)
  >is -- are there any recommended aftermarket sources for VW exhaust systems? Joel just gave us an extensive list of potential suppliers. There is also...
• 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 10 May 1997 09:41:21 -0700
  I'll be replacing the exhaust components on my syncro in the next year or so, from the heads to the muffler. Bentley doesn...
• powder coating exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 25 May 2000 11:21:07 PDT
  Anyone have a successful experience with powder coating exhaust pipes? If so, please respond with details such as how long the coating has held...
• exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 02:42:05 -0800
  Hi, I've been having a problem with exhaust gaskets blowing, the two where the pipes come together before they go into the cat...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust fastener question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:53 -0400
  ...Please consider > my > _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (ht > tp://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) in any of your future exhaust > replacements. > > > >>>>>>I just replaced...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 19 May 2005 19:31:49 -0700
  ...Exhaust system insulation > I've given some thought to putting an insulating wrap on the exhaust > system of my van to help alleviate some...
• Re: Boy is she stinky!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:43:50 -0700
  I think the sulfur smell means the cat is working as intended.(?) A bad cat sounds like something is rattling around in your exhaust...
• Re: need source for mandrel exhaust bends
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 19:05:26 -0800
  ...mandrel exhaust bends (45s and 180s >to build the exhaust system on my I4 engine conversion project. I will >use 16 ga. if necessary...
• Smallcar exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 07:39:25 -0800
  I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Smallcar.com stainless exhaust and associated pieces. � Please Pmail me with what'cha know...
• engine pushing exhaust into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - John Mosley
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 06:20:51 -0500
  What is the best way to find out which cylinder is leaking exhaust into the coolant system? thanks jack 91 GL 84 wolfsburg
• More on Exhaust fumes in early buses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 11:17:54 -0800
  >If you have an early bus and if the heater smells of exhaust fumes, the joint >between the heat exchangers an muffler should be...
• Re: 2.1 Wasser Boxer exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:37:50 -0500
  > Just in case I have go this route - what is the least > expensive new EXHAUST SYSTEM for my 91 GL? That would be our...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:59:57 -0700
  ...Westys-- insulation sponges up water, deterioration ensues... > If Vanagon exhausts behave anything like motorcycle exhausts, be aware > that wrapping may accelerate rust on your...
• Re: the thread a few days/weeks ago about different exhaust options.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 01:44:14 -0400
  here is my new exhaust system. (i lost a bunch of low-end torque, but if someone has a supercharger in their system, this...
• Re: Rusty exhaust. Paint?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:38:47 -0700
  ...It would hold up on 75% of the exhaust very well for about 2 years. I brushed any touchups needed. These exhaust systems were...
• Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 13 May 2008 07:21:57 EDT
  ...See my _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) website for complete details. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 14:35:06 -0700
  ...It does cost more initially, but less when you consider the extended life you will get from your exhaust system. I put ceramic coated...
• Interference problem where exhaust passes over engine bracket (84 wasser)
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 15:09:02 EST
  ...I was thinking motor mounts, but it was instead an exhaust problem. I have a rattle caused by insufficient clearance where the exhaust coming...
• Re: 84 exhaust options (exhausting)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 06:14:19 EST
  ...Convert the exhaust system on that 1.9 of yours to the 2.1 configuration for which I can supply an complete stainless steel...
• Re: 84 exhaust options (exhausting)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 20:42:48 -0800
  The last complete Vanagon exhaust I did cost me $150 Canadian installed - this was from the exhaust flange, u-pipe, muffler and exhaust tip...
• Re: Rusted Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:43:28 EDT
  ...The answer is to do the install is simple, a couple of hours, it's the removal and clean-up of the old exhaust...
• Re: '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:30:29 -0500
  ...I pulled the exhaust system to examine/fix > a small hole in the crossover pipe and noticed that the whole exhaust system > is about...
• Re: diesel conversion woes ...
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 17:46:49 -0700
  That FAS exhaust kit won't fit an AAZ. It requires a certain manifold with a specific bolt pattern. You have a turbo. No...
• Re: Help with replacement exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 14:01:40 -0400
  ...Just use "m8 1.25 pitch X 40-50mm exhaust stud " in your favorite search engine. John On Fri, 2013-09-20 at 13...
• Re: Heat shield
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 10:06:30 EDT
  ...Looking for drivers side pushrod tube cover/heatshield, and muffler/exhaust straps (all of the drivers side). I have all the exhaust support rods...
• Boy is she stinky!
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:16:37 -0700
  ...The current exhaust is very bad anyway, some I'm considering a Vanistan exhaust system. Anyone have any thoughts on these? --t
• Re: Exhaust mount brackets
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 06:19:00 -0500
  ...Exhaust mount brackets Has anyone had any sucess obtaining exhaust mount brackets? I need the 2- one to the elbow, the other to the...
• Rusty exhaust. Paint?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:02:07 -0700
  Hi to all, I was wondering if anyone knows of a kind of paint that would help a rusty exhaust to be preserved and...
• Exhaust system headers...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 16:34:14 -0700
  So what is the word on that header system being designed for the 2.1 motor? Also what is the exhaust gas temp before...
• Need exhaust bracket 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 16:45:12 -0500
  I need the exhaust brackets that connect the muffler to the front support. If anyone has one or both let me know? TIA Rob...
• New exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - Steve Mozurkewich
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:40:11 -0700
  My 89 Westy is in need of a new exhaust system. I'm thinking the whole thing. Has anyone installed one and how was...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:45:34 -0700
  ...Diesel is also easier on exhaust than gas is. that watery acid in cold gas exhaust . not present at all in diesel. I suspect...
• brass nuts
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 09:59:46 -0700
  ...I just asked them for some generic exhaust bolts which were made of the newer alloys. He had two styles of self locking nuts...
• Re: Syncro Exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 21:34:25 EDT
  Really when exhaust system parts start going bad the best thing to do is to replace the entire system (except for the cat if...
• Re: Driving with no exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:39:46 -0800
  Neil, there won't be valve damage, but there will be flames out the exhaust ports! Backfiring results in flames coming out the intake...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine-Exhaust sealants
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:16:23 -0400
  ...exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine-Exhaust sealants Dennis, Where can an average Joe buy this in the 4oz can...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 21:59:20 -0600
  ...I have often found it difficult to install the exhaust pipes without having some mismatch in the holes that leads to stipping the threads...
• Re: rust-proof exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 09:40:20 -0800
  I would not wire-brush the rust off the exhaust. I think that will actually decrease its life. There's been a lot of...
• Re: Source for "self locking" exhaust hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 11 May 2001 09:45:11 -0700
  You can get copper locking exhaust nuts at most any place that does air-cooled VW parts. A pack of 8 by EMPI costs...
• Exhaust wrap on eBay
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:30:54 -0700
  For anyone installing exhaust pipes on their engine or wanting to boost performance I have just listed this exhaust wrap on eBay. http://cgi...
• Re: Fw: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:51:06 -0700
  ...Has anyone tried using the thick solid copper racing exhaust gaskets? They can be installed/ replaced with out removing the exhaust header from the...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:17:24 -0400
  ...A good locking fluid is tricky on exhaust as it will usually burn off. We switched to mild steel exhaust header to downpipe nuts...
• Re: Quick fix exhaust job
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Mar 2014 06:12:24 -0700
  Chris, I didn't follow the whole thread here but if you are having an exhaust built for your ABA you might be interested...
• Re: [Syncro] syncro exhaust
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:14:02 -0800
  ...Searching online, it looks like it is. > > Can anyone confirm that it is different from a 2wd exhaust, and what > exactly > is different? > > Thanks...
• 2.1 Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - Lee Spear
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 19:18:33 EDT
  Off # 1 cylinder my exhaust joins at the rear bracket. I have a crack on just that part can I buy that part. thanks...
• Re: Exhaust leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:33:07 -0400
  ...bit of a strange technique, but if it works for finding tire leaks, my thinking was that it would work great for exhausts too.
• Re: Air Cooled Exhaust Spacers Available
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:43:43 -0400
  I just cut the mounting flanges off of old systems, did the appropriate grinding, and added exhaust gaskets. That gave me the clearance I...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:45:55 -0500
  The pictures to Robert's setup can be seen at http://www.sociology.auburn.edu/vw/oval/vanagon/muffler/exhaust_pics.html Another setup...
• Fridge blowing out. Where to seal air leaks
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 21:31:06 -0700
  So, I've taken my fridge exhaust vent off for the 2nd time because my van is still blowing out over 55mph and it...
• 82 Vanagon Exhaust parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 3 Oct 1996 12:11:02 -0700 (PDT)
  I have an 82' Vanagon (2.0L, aircld, feul-inj), non-California exhaust system, for which I am seeking new/used replacement parts. Would...
• Re: vanagon exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 15:16:39 -0800
  ...vanagon exhaust Date: Monday, November 10, 1997 10:12AM Know of anyone making a performance replacement exhaust for my '87 vanagon? reply to komual...
• Re: exhaust header thread repair gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 09:07:26 -0400
  ...exhaust header thread repair gone wrong? I think I may have penetrated the water jacket when repairing the stripped exhaust header bolt holes on...
• Re: Dasher Exhaust Manifolds for $70
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 19:43:52 -0800
  ...restrictive diesel > Vanagon exhaust manifold, or the slightly less restrictive 4 to 1 manifold > (lovingly known as the "dreaded stock exhaust manifold"). > Just FYI...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 08:15:19 -0700
  I have had very good luck ceramic coating the exhaust parts and using header wrap with stainless ties to preserve the pipes. dylan --- Zoltan...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:23:41 -0700
  ...Monday, June 4, 2012, 10:50 AM It is time to do a complete change of my 89 exhaust system. Does any one have...