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• Re: 89 (was 90) Wheelchair Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:03:04 -0700
  What you described is what i saw - a brown mayonaise looking goo on the tailpipe when it was started cold - and speckles of water...
• Re: Sophisticated electronic tools....amazing
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 14:48:20 +0000
  He also noted that there was a leak in exhaust system, which he discovered by the rag over the tailpipe method; he also spoke...
• Orienting Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:08:16 +0000
  ...it off, grind the welds down and put the new muffler, tailpipe and cat in their place. The new danish muffler has two fins...
• Re: 84 #1-#3 exhaust pipe doesn't match
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 01:34:01 EDT
  ...You'll probably get from the tailpipe to the cat before they say NA (Not Available). George
• Re: Smoke & Clack - Update...Won't Start...Again 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 06:15:32 -0400
  ...After a few minutes of idling water is dripping from the >tailpipe. >I figured on some lifter clacking after sitting for over a week...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 11:16:36 -0600
  ...The Dodge can is a little > shorter than the stock VW can, so an extra long tailpipe was welded on to > make the tailpipe...
• What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:10:37 -0700
  ...it) or the target ratio you like to see out the tailpipe when the mixture is correct. I just did a dyno run with...
• Re: Busses To Drown Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 14:03:15 -0700
  ...that the folks with newer models might be paying out the "tailpipe" and have less dinero in which to spend on fun projects, necessary...
• Re: oil level question
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 09:26:57 -0700
  ...The worst thing you can do is over-fill the crankcase, because excess could blow out the tailpipe and gum up your catalytic converter...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:03:01 -0600
  ...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: Stainless Steel exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 15:05:34 gmt
  ...A silencer and tailpipe for a 2-litre motor cost about 150 pounds. I don't know about the other bits. They have agents...
• Re: couple of q's
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 17:26:21 PST
  ...my tailpipe split between the part where it forks and the catalytic >converter. What is that part, it's the small piece that has...
• [Fwd: intake manifold vacuum?]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 6 Sep 1998 01:11:01 -0700
  ...As for running rich, I know this because around town and short Hwy jaunts, my tailpipe remains clean. After a couple of hours on...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle...more info
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 02:02:17 -0600
  ...regarding the run on after shut down, (besides >checking plugs) the tailpipe shows no sign of carbon >buildup. I just checked the pressure regulator...
• Re: new muffler question: BusDepot offerings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 00:29:17 -0700
  ...Jake On 8/3/06, .go.brown. <kite.wagon@gmail.com> wrote: > > need to replace the muffler/tailpipe/strap on my '84 1.9l...
• 72-74, 79-83 Exhaust system notes (catless)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:42:27 -0800
  ...Waiting for the tailpipe and install kit, i stripped and painted the muffler. also painted the tailpipe when it arrived. Before reinstalling the studs...
• Re: Overheating symptoms?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 13:17:50 -0800 (PST)
  ...a nice little oven thermometer > that I've stuck into the tailpipe to get temp readings. Doesn't work > very well while moving, however...
• I4 engine conversion exhausts, noise tube length etc.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 20:29:35 -0500
  ...First a length of tubing then a resonator, then another length of tubing, then a muffler and tailpipe. This is equivalent to two low...
• Re: Muffler Parts
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 24 May 2002 12:32:02 -0700
  ...Muffler Parts > > > I'll be replacing a muffler and tailpipe this weekend on the > '82 Westy. > Picked up the parts, but as is usual...
• Re: sensor not hot enough
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:16:44 -0500
  ...to be absolutely certain for these to work, and the old tailpipe structure seems a poor ground at best. I grounded my O2 sensor...
• On the road again!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:23:50 -0700
  ...Fixed rusted out tailpipe Installed "Trail Rated" tire cover on rear mounted spare :). see: http://bbjeep2.stores.yahoo.net/jesplitratic.html Loading it down...
• Re: mufflers
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 11:54:37 CDT
  ...and that's WITH a discount (the original price was over $500!!) and did NOT include the gaskets and a new $50 tailpipe!!! my...
• Re: Head Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 14:39:30 -0800
  ...The van > starts > and runs okay untill it warms up then HUGE plumbs of blue white smoke > come out the tailpipe. In fact I...
• Re: Ill start from the beginning (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:11:52 -0500
  ...This puts > compressed air into each cylinder, and whether excessive air comes out > the tailpipe or intake manifold (valves), or the crankcase oil fill...
• Re: Old Car Scrappage Bullshit Alert NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 16:00:24 GMT
  ...possible improvements to new cars, because of the huge amount of > tailpipe pollutants which are produced by poorly maintained older cars. > I don't...
• Re: Re: � � � New muffler and stu ff...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:44:55 -0500
  ...BusDepot sells a > replacement > muffler that is also stainless steel (though the tailpipe isn't). > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:54:46 -0700
  ...The reason for not permitting anything but the ENTIRE system (from transmission to tailpipe) from being used when upgrading an older car's engine...
• Fwd: FS: '89 CARAT
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:13:17 -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: Another dumb newbie request
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 09:44:26 -0400
  ...Within minutes that same water was coming out of the tailpipe. Oops. I'm on my third girlfriend now. Barry Armitage <<>Hey, someone's...
• Re: Poor gas mileage after ECU rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 00:57:58 -0800
  ...Black on the tailpipe makes me think it is running rich. I have not tried it yet, but I'm thinking that the preset...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:52:24 -0700
  ...David - |> |> I would go with the Ansa muffler and the corresponding |tailpipe. �I've |> been running this setup on my Westy since 1997 with...
• Oops - Heads
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:45:29 -0600
  ...While running the engine to look at the timing, I noticed a bit of liquid dripping out the tailpipe. I thought "gas?" or "condensation...
• 1.9l Exhaust system sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 May 2002 14:33:03 -0400
  ...This would include the muffler, tailpipe, collector pipe, the two header pipes, and all of the gaskets to install this system. This kit would...
• Re: Hints re tail pipe removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 May 2004 21:51:49 -0500
  ...Gary > > d spence <dspence@OANET.COM> wrote: > > >Time to replace the tailpipe on my westy. As expected rusted solid. Any > >hints. Muffler is fine...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:01:33 -0400
  ...VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted! Tailpipe Emissions! ---- Theodore Hoekman <thoekman@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > An interesting op-ed in the NYTimes about existing...
• Re: California Bienniel Inspections 86-later
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:41:07 -0700
  ...The woman at the San Mateo > Office of DMV said she was told it was a simple tailpipe test. > "Tailpipe"?! You might be right...
• Re: Bug Engine: Pros & Cons?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 14:29:34 +0600
  ...adapter plate.you may also have trouble clearing the dual outlet tailpipes >with your bumper.Hope this helps. >Dave Zipperer IF IT LIVES ON...
• Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Mon, 27 May 2002 23:11:42 -0400
  ...I guess I need whatever the bits coming off the engine are (help!), the heat exchangers, the crossover, muffler, tailpipe, et cetera. I have...
• Re: syncro:clunk noise
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 13 May 2004 18:44:13 +0000
  ...Check your engine mounts, exhaust mounting brackets, tailpipe clearance, and tranny mounts. GL! Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.427.4777 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle...
• Subaru Conversion Package For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:45:24 +0000
  ...Also new muffler and tailpipe (may have been part of the kit). I also have a brand new heavy duty clutch, will sell separate...
• Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 16:39:28 -0800
  ...Is this incorrect as well? Basicly, I would like an engine that spews the least amount of noxious gases out the tailpipe as possible...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 09:40:50 -0400
  ...And things which are not "life threatening" like the muffler/tailpipe and the bumper. Just a thought, though that stuff wouldn't hurt anything...
• Re: blasphemy results
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:00:57 PDT
  ...muffler shop, $5), a shortened 2" ($4 at Autozone) turned down tailpipe extension (to clear the body I needed a pipe with about a...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:15:24 -0600
  ...right into my rear view mirror, oil pouring out of the tailpipe, bad brakes, and on and on and on. As with everything else...
• Re: Muffler, odd problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:48:54 -0400
  ...The flamge that has the three holes threaded faces the tailpipe. Lokking at that end of the muffler, it should sit at about 7...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:16:36 -0400
  ...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> John Rodgers > >> 88 GL Driver > >> > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent Beach, BC...
• Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:18:03 -0700
  ...I have a replacement cat (Borsal) and muffler (Dansk), the flange gaskets and a tailpipe mounting kit. I'm hoping to reuse my existing...
• air sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Carment
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 11:05:41 -0500
  ...The simple test consisted of "measuring" the soot output at the tailpipe given a "loose" adjustment" and a "tight" adjustment. You have to fiddle...
• Re: mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 14:17:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Bolts right to your existing Catalytic Converter and has a permanent tailpipe attached as well. Part number 210-25107, price is $117.50. Dee...
• Re: Fw: [T2] Muffler, etc. (T2)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:02:30 -0600
  ...RE: [T2] Muffler, etc. (T2) > > > > > > > > >Can anyone recomend a good place to buy a muffler, tailpipe > and Cat. > > > > >converter for my 1980 Vanagon Westy...
• what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:22:32 -0700
  ...3) what the difference in a muffler and tailpipe? 4) what is the muffler carrier? Are those the straps that hold the muffler out...
• Re: Muffler Parts
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 24 May 2002 15:34:41 -0400
  ...Muffler Parts I'll be replacing a muffler and tailpipe this weekend on the '82 Westy. Picked up the parts, but as is usual...
• Re: FS 85 GL 7 Pass. van
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 13:20:31 -0400
  ...new intake boots fairly new muffler, Y pipe ane tailpipe new plugs could use a tune up but I know anyone would do this...
• Re: 84 Westy Hot Start problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 06:58:50 -0700
  ...The exhaust has plenty of force out of the tailpipe, so I don't think it is a blocked catalytic converter. Any idea's...
• Re: VW Fuel Injection Information (was SS header)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:17:50 -0400
  ...Mounting out by the tailpipe would be mostly useless I would think. The three wire type O2 sensors that many cars have encorporate a...
• Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 07:12:57 EDT
  ...Tube recently had an exhaust system installed (before it broke anywhere, of course) and while coveting the stainless steel tailpipe I had fabricated, he...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:58:12 CDT
  ...2.1 crossover pipes, collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. 3. Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight buckets and wiring pigtails to convert...
• Re: black smoke + more
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 14:36:33 -0600
  ...soon), but its also spitting out black smoke out of the tailpipe. > > Now, I thought black smoke meant oil in the combustion chamber, is...
• coolant system test - results and question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:29 -0500
  ...Am I wrong in assuming an internal head leak only? Are there other issues that would cause white clouds to billow out the tailpipe...
• Evaluating a "Found" Engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 22:22:21 -0500
  Hi Volks, This weekend I acquired the driveline from a 1987 Westfalia, complete from starter motor to axles, from airbox to tailpipe. The vehicle...