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  • Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:06:41 -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: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 1 Jun 2011 06:50:28 -0400
    ...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: Performance Mufflers.
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:17:17 -0500
    ...S&S system is a true header system, and sells for about $300 complete (including all pipes and muffler). It is not stainless and...
  • Re: For Sale: 1.9WB engine for rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 2 Dec 2005 15:59:48 -0500
    ...For sale, 1984 1.9 engine with cross over > cooling pipes, exhaust headers, and most things that are normally attached > to the engine. Obviously...
  • Inline Exhaust Theory: part II
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Tue, 19 May 1998 12:59:51 -0400
    ...using header pipe made by Hooker Headers and purchased locally at Summit Racing in Akron, Oh. These are beautifully made mandrel bent pipes. I...
  • Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:18:29 -0700
    ...The cause of misalignment of my front exhaust header is not by the cylinder heads being ground. My rear header is in perfect alignment...
  • Re: [T2] Exhausts that delete the heaterboxes completely on aircooled Type IV engines?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:30:43 -0500
    ...I have headers, for SVX Subaru engines in Vanagons..........made, starting with J Bends, by a super excellent professional welder...........it's a fairly...
  • Re: Exhaust solutions for inline convert
    Historical mailing list - robert
    Sat, 26 May 2012 22:53:24 +0000
    I got lucky a several years ago and found a Tiico exhaust pipes with the ABA style 6-bolt flange. Someday i should use...
  • Re: Exhaust mounts (Tiico)
    Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
    Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:09:06 -0700
    ...I also noticed that the headers do not bounce. So, since we have the lovely rubber mounts on the muffler, is the flex joint...
  • Re: Syncro Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Leif
    Mon, 7 Jun 1999 16:51:04 -1000
    FWIW, I just replaced my exhaust with a complete system from S&S headers. I am very pleased with the new system added power...
  • Re: S&S headers
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 2 Mar 2001 05:51:08 EST
    ...Stainless steel J-pipes (pipe from CAT to cast iron collector piece) for the 2.1 engine configuration only. Quality stainless steel throughout with...
  • Re: The water heater project
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Thu, 12 Jan 95 8:55:54 PST
    ...a header tank in the > engine bay to "let off steam" and don't forget that foam lagging round > the copper pipes. Don't...
  • Re: Advice if you ACTUALLY REPLACED your exhause headers
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:35:28 -0500
    ...question- What specific difficulties did you encounter if you replaced your header pipes? Any advice on overcoming these difficulties? > > Thanks > Ed > Rust and corrosion...
  • Re: Friday: Tech Support
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:44:50 -0400
    ...it up against the existing 20 year old tweaked and rusted header pipes and mounts on my Vanagon, the flanges don't line up...
  • Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 31 May 2011 21:23:29 -0400
    ...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: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:55:10 -0500
    ...previous owner (or repair shop) installed the > front driver side exhaust headers by welding the stud directly to the > exhaust flange. �I had previously...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil, filters, exhaust options. Motor mounts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:47:56 -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 - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:56:40 -0700
    ...I'm really annoyed by the bad fit of the pipes. > > alistair
  • Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:44:46 -0400
    ...company.) I should mention that I'm talking strictly about the header pipes here. My mufflers are not Dansk. My 2.1L mufflers are...
  • Re: Exhaust fastener sizes needed
    Historical mailing list - tolga
    Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:27:43 -0500
    ...1.25mm pitch >8 ea Flat Washer Din 125, 8mm ID > >Header Pipes to Collector Pipe Kit >4 ea Bolt Din 933 8x30 >4...
  • Trailer hitch and other Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:06:47 CDT
    ...1.9 crossover pipes and collector $125, catalytic converter for above $50 2.1 cast iron collector (connects header pipes to "J" pipe) $40...
  • 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
    Historical mailing list - C B
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:47:29 -0800
    ...multiple hydraulic jacks) Will I need the 2.1l exhaust headers, transverse pipes, c-pipe or muffler? Exhaust brackets different? Engine mounts/bed rail...
  • Re: Sourcing parts for my '90 Automatic project.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:38:37 -0500
    ...the 1-2 pipe is the same as well. > The headers and J pipes I will need though. > > Thanks! > > -Craig > '85GL > '90GL > '87 Sunroof...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 10:12:31 -0700
    ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got a new > water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and hoses...
  • Exhaust Questions
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:01:36 -0700
    ...I had the headers welded where they crack but made sure I used new exhaust bolts on everything. gary Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003...
  • Re: Exhaust collector bolt/nut sizes
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:34:09 -0800
    ...Collector to Header Pipe N01024416 8x30 (13mm Hex) Bolt Qty 4 Collector to Collector Pipe Going to Cat N01036112 8x65 (13mm Hex) Bolt Qty...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-463)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:52:45 EDT
    ...the STEBRO/Vanagon Muffler & J-pipe with the Dansk stainless steel header pipes from the Bus Depot ? Check out the STEBRO muffler and J...
  • Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 31 May 2011 18:18:30 -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: Rusty Exhuast pipes
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 14 Dec 2002 06:38:44 EST
    ...Steel Muffler & J-pipe</A> along with the DANSK stainless steel header pipes and a stainless steel EMICO CAT from me <A HREF="http...
  • Re: exhaust studs/bolts
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:02:36 -0500
    ...Meaning in the front header studs go on the pass side, rear pipe studs go on the drivers side. Use plenty of anti seize...
  • Re: S&S Exhaust installation problem
    Historical mailing list - marty
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:30:18 -0400
    I just had an S&S full exhaust system (headers to tailpipe) installed last week by my mechanic with no problems. Looks and sounds...
  • Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - Danny C.
    Tue, 31 May 2011 17:50:29 -0700
    ...the engine is the >� ���rear exhaust header hitting the rear engine mount bar.� I replaced the >� ���exhaust headers on the new engine (after marker...
  • Re: More Power to the Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Tue, 28 Apr 1998 17:52:18 -0400
    ...will eventually crack, their pipes are thin, and the 4 to 1 collector is >too short. > >The stock headers are bolted on solid to...
  • Stebro Stainless Exhaust NEWS !
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 18 Jul 1998 07:33:13 -0400
    ...As for the other parts, header pipes, Y connector, Y connector to CAT pipe, it looks like there will still be a good deal...
  • Re: Scoop for breather?
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 09:52:53 -0500
    ...I am even considering wrapping the exhaust pipes in the fiberglass tape often used on headers to lower the radiant heat in the engine...
  • Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:32:13 -0800
    ...They were intended to be header pipes for a V8 hot rod type engine. An exhaust shop sold them to me. The welding shop...
  • Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:52:47 +0000
    ...multiple hydraulic jacks) > Will I need the 2.1l exhaust headers, transverse pipes, c-pipe or > muffler? > Exhaust brackets different? > Engine mounts/bed rail...
  • Re: '82 Heater Boxes
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 24 Jun 2002 21:29:21 -0500
    The aluminum heat sinks are cast around the exhaust header pipes. If you run the Air Cooled engine without the alternator fan pushing cool...
  • Re: Re rockin' new magnaflow - pn 12636
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:04:19 -0600
    I had a magnaflow muffler custom fitted to header pipes in my AC'd 1776 in my 63 DC- I concur w/ jeff, sounds...
  • Re: Air cooled heater idea/questions
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:37:25 -0500
    ...If the copper pipes aren't kept in contact with the exhaust header, there won't be much heat transfer. So you'd have...
  • Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
    Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
    Fri, 5 Jul 2002 11:16:36 -0600
    ...had a 1987 2.1 Westy) I ended up needing the > header pipes and ordered them from Bus Depot. But, the only other part...
  • Westy single center seat, AC, other parts For Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:12:21 CDT
    ...Waterboxer flywheel $50 Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes and collector $125, catalytic converter for above $50 2.1 cast iron collector (connects header...
  • Re: 84 exhaust prices
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 May 1996 22:04:12 -0400
    ...Turbo-Style Muffler w/Tailpipe by itself is $147.50 and can be used with stock pipes & CAT. We only have the 1.9...
  • Re: Exhaust Design Contemplations...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:06:53 -0700
    ...I put stock exhaust systems on 3 times in 10 > years, then put on an S & S header. It also lasted about three years...
  • replaced a few cooling system hoses
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:20:06 -0400
    ...That little hose #24 serves to join those 2 metal pipes that end up less than an inch apart. So #23 definitely has to...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:59:37 -0500
    ...And 'bowl' header pipes, one or 2. > > scott > turbovans > > On 12/21/2012 5:00 PM, Jim Felder wrote: >>> There is a special tool...
  • My new life as a pancake owner
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:54:10 PST
    ...A new Brazilian muffler and tailpipe cost about $130 and a header type system around $120. I would like the most ground clearance and...
  • Re: '88 Exhaust help
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:33:16 -0700
    ...is the cast iron elbow that joins the front and rear header pipes to the large single pipe on the left side. On other...
  • Re: replacing long plastic coolant hoses
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:48:58 -0500
    Rather than taking a chance on a home remedy, the $475 sounds like a bargain to me--especially if this includes the plastic pipes...
  • Re: removing studs from new heads
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:19:58 -0400
    ...If you use all studs it will > help the exhaust pipes line up just right and you will have no trouble > installing them and...
  • Vanagon Newz for All
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 14:34:50 EST
    ...Through the sale of these mufflers I hope to persuade STEBRO the need to produce the header pipes and collector pipe. They do now...
  • Re: Exhaust Design Contemplations...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:31:34 -0800
    ...besides that cast iron collector piece, there's a 'real' muffler mounting system ..not the afterthought looking arrangement of pipes on the right side...
  • Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:21:21 -0700
    ...not clear the exhaust header* yep , a real gotcha there. 'sometimes' the t-stat cover will clear the exhaust pipes with water pump still...
  • Van-Again Will be Offering Ceramic Coatings Soon!
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:32:47 -0400
    ...With the ceramic coated exhaust the pipes do not discolor. They do not rust on the outside or the inside as the coating is...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 09:50:14 -0800
    ...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: 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
    Historical mailing list - Richard Danzey
    Fri, 23 May 1997 21:59:39 -0400
    ...I bought the last > piece (the back header) from Parts Place, all the rest from the dealer. I > changed the pieces as they went...
  • Re: Muffler clamp question
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 7 Jan 2011 11:39:47 -0800
    ...I really don't like the idea of having the header attached to the motor and the exhaust pipes attachted to the body....the...
  • Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 07:26:44 -0500
    ...the S&S header system. We sell a complete OEM replacement system for $285. This includes all of the pipes, gaskets, and muffler, but...
  • Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 31 May 2011 20:16:09 -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: Driving with no exhaust
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:50:27 -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...