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• Crappy Parts Rant
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 11:10:52 -0700
  ...A tailpipe that didn't fit. It sat in my closet and rusted out in about 6 weeks before I got around to returning...
• Re: muffler repair story
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Sep 94 17:49:42 EDT
  ...the muffler tailpipe will unbolt from the muffler and the muffler itself can be unbolted and hacksawed off from the exhaust pipe with a...
• Cdn Tire Mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 10:52:47 -0500
  ...Cheers, Doug '84 Westy Toronto, Canada Oh Yea --- hanger, tailpipe and gaskets (from another source total 52.20)
• Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 11:59:01 CST
  ...2.1 WBX muffler, tailpipe, cat converter, J pipe; might seperate. 4. Late model 4 spd tranny. Bad ring and pinion. 5. One pair...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 19:41:42 -0600
  Todd, get a bottle/can of Marvel Mystery Oil and soak the O2 sensor where it screws into the cat or tailpipe. Make sure...
• Re: WasserBoxer fish farm (F)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 01:30:49 +0100
  ...Stephens aka Doktor Tim > San Juan Island, WA And then you can get that nice unleaded flavor by smoking them by the tailpipe! Mm...
• Re: I lost my temp sensor connector/wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 11:27:51 -0500
  ...mine are all crap (aisles and aisles of bling clamp-on tailpipes). If this isn't the wire you're thinking of, perhaps you...
• Re: anything special I should do after vans been sitting?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 21:31:55 -0500
  ...do, except make sure there isn't a banana in the tailpipe. If it has been sitting 9 months or more, the list becomes...
• Re: Perf Exhuast: Anyone use S&S, Fast German, other?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 07:27:49 -0600
  ...Anyone use S&S, Fast German, other? > I need to replace my muffler/tailpipe and am thinking about trying to squeeze > just a small...
• Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:09:53 -0400
  ...like it's 4-5 years old, complete with a rusty tailpipe. >What's up with that? > >Cecil >'85 Westy Wolfsburg edition "Der BrotKasten" > > > >
• CARB Certification
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 15:17:12 EST
  ...They put the van on a dyno and strap a hose to the tailpipe, rev it up and down, and measure the fumes. Hydrocarbons...
• Austin Vee Dub bad motor #2
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 02:19:46 -0400
  ...the clutch problem was the throw out (throw-up) arm broken the tailpipe wasn't on with the right clamp, and thus was loose...
• Re: no power: running lean (i think)
  Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:29:44 -0400
  ...about a half-quart of oil per tank of gas. >The tailpipe was always black. > >After the rebuild I feel like I gained some...
• Re: Ill start from the beginning (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 18:01:26 -0700
  ...This puts compressed air into each cylinder, and whether excessive air comes out the tailpipe or intake manifold (valves), or the crankcase oil fill...
• '87 Syncro GL FS in NH
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:00:55 -0500
  ...1st gear Locking rear differential new exhaust ( J-pipe, Cat, Muffler, tailpipe) Some seam rust, some dings & dents... Eckhart hitch 1 5/8" receiver...
• Re: Exhaust Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:06:03 -0700
  ...exhaust parts for my 85 Vanagon - probably > everything from heads to tailpipe. > > Some Question for those who might have had actual experience with aftermarket...
• Re: need help/advice AFM.
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 08:55:32 -0700
  ...port ahead of the cat if you got one, at the tailpipe if you don't. The EASY fix, no matter how hard you...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 May 2004 13:10:43 -0400
  ...One eruption puts out more green house gases than all the > tailpipes have since they were invented! Sure, but volcanos have been erupting for...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:51:40 -0500
  ...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: Breaking up is hard to do
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:27:01 -0400
  ...lot of $$ to renew because there is a hole in the tailpipe, and some kind of electrical short in the undercarriage (the engine dies...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:16:52 -0600
  ...it is the end plate of the muffler on the opposite end from the tailpipe that has failed. I think the muffler is just...
• Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:37:33 -0400
  ...You could use the 1.9 or the 2.1 muffler. > 3) what the difference in a muffler and tailpipe? AFAIK no difference other...
• Re: Help!: Passing CA smog with a modified VW engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 10:09:08 -0900
  . Last time I was inspected >they failed me for not having an unleaded restrictor in the fuel filler neck. >The tailpipe emissions were well...
• Re: Mechanic says $250 muffler
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 23:57:52 -0600
  ...up---- Lifetime guarantee on the muffler---- He also bent me the tailpipe section for $5.00, and the price of the clamp---$1.50...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Sat, 15 May 2004 18:01:21 -0700
  ...One eruption puts out more green house gases than all the > tailpipes have since they were invented! > We have such a miniscule > impact on...
• Failed emission inspection
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:51:01 -0500
  ...the cat, so it will be a new cat and muffler/tailpipe; which I was planning to do eventually anyway since its louder than...
• Re: 73 kombi backfiring
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 96 12:59:06 PST
  ...Plug the tailpipe momentarily and listen for hissing sounds underneath the engine. Cheers, Jack '73 Westfalia Costa Mesa, CA
• Re: Buckin' Like a Bronco, Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 12:59:11 -0700
  ...muffler body, so the >whole cylinder can rotate downward (so the tailpipe points toward the ground >and not toward the people losing their minds...
• Re: Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:01:37 -1000
  ...convertor,tailpipe. > 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. > > Chrome front bumper > > Good radiator and cooling fan > > Late model 4 spd. transmission...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:28:35 -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: 2.1l high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 24 Apr 2015 07:06:03 -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: Aggravating problems
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:52:34 -0700
  ...Thses are the symptoms. > >1) Engine related: >a) Tailpipe coated with heavy black soot. >b) Black soot line beginning to form upstream of muffler...
• Re: Original Vanagon heater for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 4 Jan 2015 20:25:49 -0500
  ...The inspection mechanic mistakenly put the > emissions testing wand in the gas heater's tailpipe instead of the engine's > tailpipe. Since the heater...
• Excess Oil Pressure Damage in 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:51:05 -0700
  ...out of the head/exhaust header joints, oil coming out the tailpipe. Engine will run but not going to risk a fire! Now that...
• FS: '89 CARAT[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:11:21 -0500
  ...cap, dist rotor, ignition wires, tailpipe spout, valve cover & gasket, outer tie rod end, horn, emergency brake band, some hoses... passed PA emissions and...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 10:37:18 -0400
  ...VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Actually James makes a very valid point, in that both fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions must be...
• Re: Flames!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 May 2002 16:59:58 -0400
  ...Better think about an auxiliary injector mounted in the tailpipe along with your spark plug -- or take the South African route http://www.cnn...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:17:51 -0500
  ...Interesting to try, just holding one up to the tailpipe--but what would it tell you that you didn't already know?
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:54:16 -0700
  ...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> John Rodgers > >> 88 GL Driver > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:09:02 -0500
  ...You can fail because they don't like the engine you chose, even though what comes out of the tailpipe is 500% cleaner than...
• Re: Wheel ramps for rear wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 08:10:29 CST
  ...you have to have enough clearance on the ramps (i.e., they have to be sloped LOW enough) to clear the tailpipe.
• More on The Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Martin's
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:13:31 -0500
  ...The fuel consumption is > around 16.1mpg (automatic) and the tailpipe is very sooty. ( had been > 18mpg) The engine is surging/chugging and stalling...
• Parts for sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 03:10:09 CDT
  ...Muffler, tailpipe, cat, "J" pipe, collector for 2.1 WBX 5. One pair black power mirrors and control switch. 6. Chrome front bumper. Also...
• Re: black smoke + more
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 18:12:57 -0400
  ...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: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:06:21 -0500
  ...There won't be anything coming out of that tailpipe > but water in the form of steam and what ever nitrogen that came into...
• Driving report - STEBRO Stainless muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 17:14:39 -0400
  ...Only funny thing is that the tailpipe and entry pipes seem to be made out of non-stainless or a different kind of stainless...
• Re: The sad ending of a spark plug life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 06:34:43 EST
  ...When you're totally fed up with fuel loading up your engine oil and oil blowing out the tailpipe you just switch a spark...
• FS '85 Westfalia in Milwaukee/Madison Area
  Historical mailing list - C. R. Rowland
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:56:29 -0700
  ...the tailpipe *just* fell off (rusted off) but the exhaust system is 1 yr new, just didn't replace the tailpipe at the time...
• 85' low idle, loss of power/compression, surging-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 13:05:33 -0800
  ...I stopped at my mechanics, and he took one swipe in the tailpipe and noticed that I was burning alot of gas, and it...
• Re: 82 air cooled automatic vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:23:48 -0700
  ...Brake fluid mixes with intake air and presto! White smoke out the tailpipe. Jim > On Oct 15, 2021, at 3:47 PM, Gene P...
• Re: The sad ending of a spark plug life
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 22:41:12 -0600
  ...When you're totally fed up with fuel loading up your engine oil and oil blowing out the tailpipe you just switch a spark...
• Still running rich, still failing inspection
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 22:03:18 -0500
  ...So, with high hopes I head off to get a probe rammed up my tailpipe. I even added a can of that gas additive...
• Re: Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 12:54:27 -0500
  ...All components are stainless except for the collector pipe (cast) and the tailpipe. Price is $618 complete. This is considerably cheaper than the Stebro...
• exhaust brackets and bed washing
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:17:50 -0700
  i installed our "new" exhaust today, from the y-pipe out to the tailpipe (thanks to max and alan...and to ben, but that...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 06:30:55 EDT
  In a message dated 22/06/2004 10:18:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Find a welder and have...
• 2.1 motor for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 18:26:42 -0400
  ...Will need new muffler and tailpipe soon. Come drive and hear the motor. I have a coolant pressure tester you can see it has...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:59:03 -0700
  ...That stupid funnel kept the > gasses in the tailpipe longer, and I didn't think it was fair. They didn't > listen to me...
• Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 11:42:01 -0800
  ...as usual! > > I'm happy to be living in BC where tailpipe emissions are what matter, > rather than the Republic of California where governmental...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 13:51:39 -0800
  ...point autumn days as well -- and the water dripping from your tailpipe -- gasoline is also hydrocarbons, and so produces lots of water when burned...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 18:21:09 -0800
  ...don't get us confused with the Sacrotomato'rs :) I agree with you on the tailpipe issue but this only happen if one of...