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Re: Merffler options?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:39:33 -0400
...an exhaust system apart the use of good hardware will make the job easier in the future. Yes, a Syncro front pipe will work...
Re: Oil Light On!
Historical mailing list - John Baker
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:12:14 -0400
...The wire coming from the oil pressure sender (located in front of the drain plug) was laying across a hot manifold or exhaust pipe...
Re: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:28:22 -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: Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators
Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 20:54:10 -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...
coolant heater no workie
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:07:01 -0800
...So, i can get it to turn on, the pump to cycle and some white exhaust to come out of the pipe. Does that...
Rusty Coolant and PS pipes on '85
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 Apr 1996 18:31:52 -0500
...Now what had been scaring him was the need for all new front, rear, and connector exhaust pipes (he was quoted $600, I'm...
Re: I4 conversion exhaust
Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:28:25 -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...
'87 Syncro Westy for sale....Maybe
Historical mailing list - boroko
Sat, 12 Jul 2003 22:59:40 -0500
...Good exhaust: new Y, Y-to-cat pipe, and muffler Good Tranny: transplant from a younger Syncro Strong motor: Coolant tight, front main oil...
FS: 86 Vanagon GL with extra cooling vent in block
Historical mailing list - Dave
Mon, 20 Sep 1999 06:06:41 -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...
AW: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Successful Work in Pro
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:41:23 -0700
...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: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:57:01 -0700
...Just had the plastic main pipe insert ( at the front of the van, where it often happens ) blow-out syndrome on my own 87...
Re: Long Distance Moving to Portland Oregon.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 28 Nov 1998 19:29:09 -0500
...On the trip, somewhere in Montana, I had a crack develop in the exhaust pipe. It broke completely in half. Was a noisy ride...
Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:43:16 -0400
...The Vanagon got treated to a new #4 exhaust gasket with fresh bolts and a nice goopy slathering of copper RTV. It was a...
getting old blue/white back on the road ...
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Jun 1994 06:21:52 -0400
...for example, i snapped off a bleed screw on my Quantum front caliper - i could feel it wasnt coming and was going to snap...
Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 May 2017 01:01:29 +0000
...Steel coolant pipe removal? Can these pipes be removed without dropping the gas tank? And can the SS pipes be installed as well that...
stripped stud hole
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 22:42:30 -0400
...holes on the front header. It won't fit on the way it should. Needless to say, replacing my exhaust has turned into more...
Re: Propex: Starting the Installation
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 09:52:02 -0800 (PST)
...I examined the exhaust pipe, and it is not double > walled. So to insulate the wall of the exhaust pipe from the wood, > I...
California help needed ! URGENT !
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:51:51 EDT
...the pipes that brings the water coolant in front are badly rusted and needs to be replaced. The VW dealer tells me it will...
Re: Front end suspension
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 May 2011 19:48:28 -0700
...I pressed old parts out and new in, with vice, piece of exhaust pipe and steel plate to back up part and pipe. Pic...
Re: Carbon Minoxide?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:52:09 -0700
...The installation of the propex puts both the intake and exhaust pipes/hoses within about a foot of each other under the van, and...
87 syncro for sale
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 08:29:49 -0500
...Recent work includes new u-joints and balancing of drive shaft, exhaust pipes and muffler, front brakes and rotors, clutch. Good sidewall-reinforced Michelin...
parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Bobby Aquino
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:06:59 -0700
...from an 86 and 88, air flow sensor (2), the exhaust y pipes (about 1 1/2 years old, pulled off my 88 due...
Exhaust leak and Frozen engine questions
Historical mailing list - Scott P Johnson
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 22:26:18 -0500
...I discovered a couple of small holes in one of the exhaust pipes. I'd like to put off replacing it until Spring if...
Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Apr 2005 (#2005-300)
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:27:20 -0700
...pipe behind the catalytic converter to remove the pipes from the cylinder heads, I found no gasket in between the joint in front of...
S&S Header Installation
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 19:18:09 -0400
...The fit of the front pipe and the pipe for the right rear cylinder was excellent, they bolted right on. When I test fit...
Re: Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 10:00:12 -1000
...flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor,tailpipe. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. Chrome front bumper Good...
Re: '89 (was '90) Vanagon with wheelchair lift
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 2 May 2001 18:04:25 -0700
...He accepted the > offer. > > Major Symptoms - blows speckles of water out of > exhaust pipe when cold (no sweet smell !!) and then is > dry after...
Re: Front hose and alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - bueses
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:30:23 -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...
Re: 89 (was 90) Wheelchair Vanagon for sale
Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
Tue, 1 May 2001 21:03:04 -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...
Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 19 May 2009 21:39:55 -0400
...Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and > > hardware > > > > Except if you are installing an S&S Header system. You can put...
Rear Suspension Noises
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 22:09:03 -0700
...I see the dying stock exhaust/c-pipe is no longer perfectly attached at both ends, just the center strap. Will order a new...
Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 19 May 2009 09:35:01 -0400
...If you are doing one of these install the engine or leave it installed and then do the exhaust in the van. I have...
van parts for sale, mostly 1.9
Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 13:30:56 EDT
...1.9 exhaust header pipes, great shape $75 pair 3. ignitio coil, tested, $10 4. round healight bucket $15 pair 5. Bosch H4 round...
Re: Replacing Muffler
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 06:49:11 EST
...My muffler is on the way out, as is the pipe just in front of the catalytic converter. Are the stock replacements the standard...
WEBASTO BBW 46 Re: coolant heater no workie
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:26:04 EST
...on, the pump to cycle and > some white exhaust to come out of the pipe. Does that > mean it is working? Is there an...
Re: "Toyota made a Vanagon also" according to my local Midas Muffler Manager!
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:25:13 -0700
Lessee, the front and rear header cages I run on my Westy I got from BD while visiting there at Ron's place in...
Garage sale at Zoltan's place
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:02:27 -0700
...1.9 exhaust pipes fuel pumps collapsible tubes towing units alloy wheels sets of front fairings for late model vans power mirrors used windshields...
electrical ideas (wild theories and other natural phenomena) ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 19 Apr 94 13:16:12 CDT
...exhaust pipe and muffler. i was hoping for something really small and quiet, that would fit over in the little area behind (in front...
Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 19 May 2011 20:49:44 -0700
...asking about powder coating his exhaust system...Some listee said he'd always used Peanut oil on his pipes and it worked just as...
Re: I-4 conversion Questions
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:55:37 -0700
...ABS pipe - I supposed a muffler shop can bend some pipe meant for those Dodge Turbo Diesels... plastic is much easier! Exhaust - dunno! :( David...
Re: Update, including rear wiper controller
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:37:12 -0400
...front springs , I’m wondering if I have them powder coated that bilstein blue to compliment the yellow shocks :-) > > 4. J pipe on exhaust...
Re: Front end suspension
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 11 May 2011 19:25:24 -0700
...I pressed old parts out and new in, with vice, piece of exhaust pipe and steel plate to back up part and pipe. Pic...
Re: Replacing Muffler
Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
Sun, 11 Jan 2004 22:18:10 -0500
----- Original Message ----- From: "tabe johnson" <xtabe@YAHOO.COM> > > My muffler is on the way out, as is the pipe just in front of > the...
Re: Outside Table for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:50:50 -0700
...Weld a tube to the OEM jack that will accept the OEM front table leg. Drill a hole and weld on a nut to...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:57:16 EDT
...that the heat produced in the exhaust pipe from the 120 volt heater rises up that exhaust pipe causing a convection current that inducts...
Coolant thoughts wanted
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 6 Nov 2022 06:58:53 -0800
Hi Eric - I think that many folks upgrade the 2 long plastic pipes that run from front to back with stainless steel or aluminum...
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...
Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:04:45 EST
...Needs heat shields, complete exhaust system (new muffler, new front header pipe, used front header pipe included as loose parts), most hoses and water...
Re: How do I get this EGR filter on???
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:53:03 -0700
...flange in the crossover pipe by a wide margin. It looks like > > the > > flange needs to move toward the front of the engine by...
FS: 84 GL w/ sunroof
Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 01:21:54 EDT
...exhaust, coolant pipes (hoses), and C rated tires. Also complete tuneup and fluid change. Several new FI parts. Runs well but needs a front...
Re: Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:21:08 -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: how much did you pay for your vanagon
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 7 Jul 2001 10:28:25 -0700
...Seems to be running OK now, though ther is an oil leak (small) which drips onto the front exhaust pipe and stinks (ugh!). After...
Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 19:59:02 -0400
...What suggestions do you folks have? One idea is to remove the front exhaust pipes, disconnect the 278 hoses, carefully cut away the existing...
Re: new van, inspect'n & warr...
Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
15 Apr 95 10:06:58 EDT
...those pipes hanging at the rear. Don't know much about the trans, but I have some unnatural noise in the front drive. However...
Re: Mount propex under the vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:48:08 -0400
...air circulation (intake and heated air outlet) pipes through vs. the smaller burner intake and exhaust lines. -More difficult installation since a protective/sealed...
Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:55:47 -0500
...boxes through the seams or any loose pipes. If there are any exhaust leaks then exhaust gets sucked into the system and pushed into...
Trailer Hitch, diesel oil pick-up, other Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 02:44:46 CDT
...Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes and collector $125, catalytic converter for above $50 2.1 crossover pipes and collector $135 Chrome front bumper...
Re: What are these Parts for?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 02:45:02 -0700
...an exhaust manifold gasket, but wrong shape and wrong >>number of ports. > > Probably for the junction between the front and rear exhaust pipes > and...
Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Sat, 19 May 2001 03:20:12 CDT
...1.9L Waterboxer flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor. Also 2.1 crossover pipes and collector. Chrome front bumper Good...
Re: More On My Head Job
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 20:09:18 -0500
...1) the rear exhaust pipe needs changing, the one on there is nearly toast, and I have a perfect replacement. Getting it off with...