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• sounds like a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:33:51 -0700
  I put on a new muffler yesterday, replacing a GoWesty stainless with an OEM-style Bosal. I was happy with everything about the GW...
• Re: Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 21:40:57 EST
  ...wants over a hundred dollars for a Vanagon muffler. >> John, If you want a muffler with a lifetime warranty which will probably need changed...
• Re: guess i need an old cat and muffler (Bay area)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:01:53 -0400
  There just happens to be a used muffler and cat on Ebay right now. I'd post the link but that never seems to...
• 1.9l muffler FS
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:29:38 +0000
  pmail me I have a muffler for a 1.9l, need to sell ASAP I'm in San Jose, Ca. Thx, Joe
• Re: New Muffler, how hard is that?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 07:02:59 EDT
  ...frank will correct me if i am wrong but, i think to get a stainless muffler from him you have to by a 2...
• Exhaust system help
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:21:45 -0700
  Hey Neil, Glad to hear your van is operational..On my 84 with its' 50degree Golf motor, I used 2 muffler hangers with those...
• Re: cherrybomb as a mufler
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 11:12:40 -0800
  Yes, I have experience using a glasspack as a muffler. There are usually several length choices available. I chose a 24" initially, because I...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:38:15 -0600
  ...Homemade muffler > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, February 4, 2013, 9:36 PM > > This last weekend I finally realised a dream of...
• Re: JB Weld question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 17:32:25 GMT
  I used muffler cement (Quaco brand) on an exhaust manifold, right on top where it came out of the head. I cleaned it well...
• rear exh pipe to engine carrier bracket
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 May 2013 09:30:19 -0700
  Hi, I'm puzzled about where the little (rust inducing) bracket that is clamped onto the rear cross pipe attaches to the muffler bracket...
• Fw: Muffler Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Thu, 2 May 2002 22:46:28 -0500
  ...Maybe just a coincidence but my suspicion is the makeshift muffler bracket allowed the muffler (and the rest of the system) to bounce around...
• Since we're talking muffler....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 18:52:03 -0700
  I know WBX motors take special muffler but those of us who have inline motors can often use Universal fit, generic even, regular mufflers...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 20:27:16 -0800
  Dear muffler DIY Well done and very high on the local cool-o-meter Regrds On Monday, February 4, 2013, Alistair Bell wrote: > This...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 11:07:34 -0600
  This type of muffler will add NO power to the Vanagon, although it will change the sound. I'm not sure Gary is implying...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:45:08 -0700
  The pieces plug up the muffler and create back pressure. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melvin Mudgett-Price" <mprice@ACMEX.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Exausted
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 09:05:22 -0700
  muffler shop in my area charge 59$ for a new muffler and tail pipe... i can't imagine welding would cost that much more...
• wtb muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 18:26:27 -0800
  Any one have a pair of these they'd like to get rid of? http://members.cox.net/leolipert/muffler%20bracket.jpg Thanks, Leo
• Re: Paint a New Muffler. Last Longer?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 23:13:58 -0700
  ...My Ernst muffler has braces between each pipe and muffler end, but that doesn't add too much work. Neil. On Sat, May 5...
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:16:09 -0800
  Would you use elbow grease to lube a muffler bearing... ? pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote: Sorry, I know it's Saturday but regarding muffler...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:09:40 -0600
  ...You can then either bolt your > stock Vanagon muffler and tail pipe up to your cat or you can get a "turbo" > muffler that...
• Cat died, muffler constipated. 1.9l '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 12:04:08 -0700
  ...My muffler is apparently pretty well blocked with bits of dead converter. I need to buy a muffler, which brings me to a decision...
• Fri. topic: Adding a resonator=Louder? how come?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 06:56:15 -0700
  ...It's got a perforated inner core, sort of like those old VW muffler tips off a bug, or what you might find on...
• Re: Replacement Muffller selections
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:27:58 -0800
  Terry's muffler looks like the better way to go. I have read several posts praising the high quality and good fit of his...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:50:23 -0500
  ...However, while under there I decided that my muffler was bad - those holes were a dead giveaway. How did I miss them when I...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 13:14:48 -0400
  If you are going to go to all that trouble and expense for a muffler and ceramic coating to make it last longer, you...
• Re: stoked with new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 14:14:47 +1000
  ...stoked with new muffler this is definitely the best upgrade i've ever done. boulder muffler put in a stainless magnaflow, to replace the...
• Dave's Van for Sale--more info...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 12:47:38 -0500
  ...The muffler bracket parts I need for the new muffler are $208, but I'll get the new muffler installed for the new owner...
• Re: Replacing Muffler
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:39:13 -0500
  ...Replacing Muffler >My muffler is on the way out, as is the pipe just in front of >the catalytic converter. Are the stock replacements...
• Re: Air-cooled Muffler, but a weird one...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 16:38:38 -0400
  ...This past weekend, the muffler rotted on > my air- cooled Vanagon. The problem is that the muffler > is not like anything I see available...
• DynoMax exhaust part number
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 14:20:16 PDT
  ...http://www.a-1performance.com/super_turbo/mufflers/super_turbo_mufflers_pric e.htm The total cost was cheaper then the PO of my...
• Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 22:31:53 -0700
  This message certified free of any stainless steel content. '88 Westy, 54K miles, original muffler has a small hole (at least as far as...
• Re: Which muffler is best?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 04 Nov 1994 10:08:34 -0500 (EST)
  I just picked up at free-flow muffler for $126.00. Simple pipes, and retains factory heat. I'll let you know...... Kurt
• Muffler Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Mon, 6 May 2002 10:16:36 -0700
  Anybody know if the muffler brackets off a 2.1 will work on a 1.9? -eric ---------------------- '85 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper (Moby) San...
• Re: Muffler Replacement Notes - 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 17:39:25 -0500
  ...Nov 1999, John-Reed Maffeo wrote: > FWIW, > > I replaced the muffler and muffler brackets on my Syncro this past > weekend. It was a pretty...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:59:19 -0700
  ...I > noticed the exhaust puffing and the muffler had some odd sounds coming > from > the muffler itself. So I pulled the cat and muffler...
• Muffler repair feasability
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:49:22 -0700
  Folks, Even though the muffler on my 85 appears to be in great shape ..... the end going towards the converter suddently broke a weld...
• Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 09:26:14 -0700
  I've got a slightly rusty tailpipe and our muffler needs replacing (pardon my French!) Is this a difficult job to undertake? Our local...
• Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:48:34 -0400
  ...Not included? huh? Same as above > 2) will the standard vanagon mufflers work? Yes, they will work........we had to replace on the Synchro...
• Re: Exhaust don't fit.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:15:10 -0500
  The muffler they gave you is actually for a 72-74 Bus. The fresh air tubes will have to be modified slightly and maybe...
• Re: Mechanic says $250 muffler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 06:15:34 EST
  In a message dated 12/12/2001 6:57:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Mechanic says $250 muffler Brian...
• Muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Sat, 28 May 2005 12:25:40 -0400
  Anyone have any experience with this particular muffler? https://ssl10.mysecureserver.com/bosstoolscom/store/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idproduct=440 Thanks Jim King 86...
• Re: Tiico muffler mod (performance/free flow) Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 06:19:19 EST
  In a message dated 2/25/2002 5:11:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Tiico muffler mod (performance/free...
• Re: S&S muffler installation - anybody got photos?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:18:47 -0500
  I have an S&S Header on my 89 Westy and use the Stelbro stainless muffler with it. It works great. TEMiller ----- Original Message...
• Re: Muffler substitute?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:54:33 -0700
  On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Tony Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello list, > > Has anyone used a readily available muffler...
• Re: Which muffler is best?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 18:05:02 -0600 (CST)
  >I need to replace the muffler on my 71 bus and was just about >sold on the 'Monza'/4-tip job advertised everywhere ($40...
• exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:38:33 -0400
  ...I have been researching some muffler options while I wait for the headers to arrive from Arizona. I can get a Dynomax 6 inch...
• S&S muffler failures?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 21:42:50 -0400
  Has anyone else had one of the mounting tabs on their S&S muffler tear off? Two months ago my van was hit from...
• Re: need muffler brackets for 2.1 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 06:29:28 EDT
  ...If you need a muffler now or soon I would suggest you have a look at the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler {http://members...
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:59:58 -0500
  ...could find a vendor for those $50.00 muffler brackets > that rust/weld to the muffler and require replacement also. I've got those...
• mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:16:14 -0300
  Hi All, My latest muffler, 2 years back, was $135Cdn, about $90US. Installation was another $25Cdn. WHy pay another $25? to get the lifetime...
• muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:29:00 -0400
  ...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: Holey muffler, Batman!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:01:06 -0500
  Ken, Sure, new mufflers aren't that hard to install. But don't make it sound easier than it is. It is just the...
• Re: Muffler retaining strap
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 13:56:26 -0400
  ...Rob wrote: > Bus depot with a search for "muffler strap" > http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=025251521 > > At 7/1/2007 10:05...
• Re: I seem to have gotten burned... by someone in portland, ore.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:25:58 -0400
  At 05:11 PM 10/30/2007, Kai Mei wrote... >I bought a used cat, and muffler sold as good conditon for $40 plus...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:40:32 -0400
  ...Most of the work is in removing the old muffler. You might also consider getting the new muffler and tailpipe ceramic coated to help...
• Re: No tix by age 22
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 23:04:13 +0000
  ...I had mounted an extractor with a four-bolt muffler flange and some doofus stole it off the car right in the driveway (just...
• ...and speaking of BusDepot mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:00:50 -0500
  My new muffler and tailpipe, from BusDepot, should be waiting on the porch - right where the UPS (U're Package Smashed) Neanderthal left it...
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:53:47 -0500
  Before you use the elbow grease on the muffler bearing, go to your local airport's malignance facility and get a quart of prop...
• Re: Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:41:03 -0800
  I knew you had a good muffler but I didn't know it was a flow thru design, pity I've been too poor...
• Re: Stebro muffler mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 06:03:29 EDT
  ...The 2.1L I'm buying has a Stebro muffler. How does the muffler mount? I see two brackets poking out the backside of...