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• Re: Inline Exhaust Theory: part I
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Wed, 20 May 1998 12:08:05 -0400
  ...The pipes are then cut at this burn mark and welded into a collector. This makes a tuned header for that specific engine. Another...
• S&S Header Installation
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 19:18:09 -0400
  I installed my S&S headers last week replacing the original exhaust system, along with new motor mounts and all new coolant hoses in...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:00:48 -0500
  ...The other was > an exhaust leak right at the flange where the two exhaust header pipes > combine into one. This was about 4" from...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:14:05 -0700
  ...2 In 20k miles I have had no problems after I removed my imbalanced drive line which was cracking header pipes. (I'm about...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil, filters, exhaust options. Motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:16:47 -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: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 May 2011 18:16:04 -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: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:50:37 +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: Stainless Exhaust Parts
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Tue, 28 May 2002 15:43:41 -0400
  ...I had the front header pipe coated and figured that I would see how it lasted. To their credit, the gus at Jet Hot...
• Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 14:05:55 -0400
  ...so I need to remove those exhaust pipes right?? (is this why there is so much talk of SS headers??) 2. I can leave...
• Vanagon-Subaru Camper project FS
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:09:49 -0700
  ...a new KEP mount, a new KEP coated header (all still in the boxes) & water pipes to carry the coolant forward. These are sitting...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 08:35:49 -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...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 10:47:31 -0600
  ...The dual SU carb manifold was right over the exhaust header pipes. The carbs mounted through a sheet metal shield that was supposed to...
• Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:04:45 EST
  ...new muffler, new front header pipe, used front header pipe included as loose parts), most hoses and water pipes replaced and most likely a...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil, filters, exhaust options.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 18:21:54 -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 Pipe Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:44:45 -0600
  ...I used hemp oil on my last Vanagon exhaust pipes and they smelled good enough to eat, as a matter of fact I gained...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Thu, 19 May 2005 14:54:38 -0400
  I covered the headers on one of my VW's with one of those fiberglass wrap kits JCWhitney had and I'm not sure...
• Re: Sitting in traffic question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:16:21 +0000
  Be aware that is is clamed that wrapping the exhaust can cause early rust -out of the pipes - to the extent that the wrap...
• Re: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 May 2004 12:29:42 -0400
  > I will be needing to replace my rear header soon. > The part is a pricey beast even at busdepot. > Thepartsbin seems like a better...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:28:08 -0700
  ...to be drained from the overflow tank and engine compartment cooling pipes I used a 5-gallon tub to drain and catch coolant. The...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 31 May 2011 21:25:44 -0600
  ...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: Catalytic Converter Choice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:32:14 -0700
  ...The only fix was to replace both header pipes. No matter what I did, I could not get those flanges to line up correctly...
• Re: 2.1 fits right in
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 14:07:57 -0800
  ...am thinking of things like > the exhast headers, the intake manifolds, oil cooler and the water pipes and > hoses etc. Does sombody have a...
• Re: Jet Hot coating for exhaust, or the equivalent?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:06:58 -0400
  Stephen, I used three different ceramic coating companies that were supposed to be reputable including Jet Hot to coat some stock Vanagon headers, and...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Don Thompson
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 19:06:16 -0500
  ...any noticeable change in > performance? I know in the '70s the headers I put on my 1300 gave me better > power AND lasted a...
• Re: Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 21:35:36 -0400
  ...By adding the the coolant manifold on the right side, the engine compartment loop, and modifying the radiator pipes to fit, you can also...
• Re: 1.9 Cooling System "H" Piece
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 17:32:37 -0400
  Inside one of the pipes is a restricter. If you look at the old plastic one you will see this as well. Any new...
• Re: bus depot exhaust rusting prematurely? / It's Not the Rust, It's
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 May 2004 06:00:28 EDT
  ...Muffler & J-pipe by STEBRO, CAT by Emico, header pipes by Dansk. Mileage is not the only determining factor. I think we could drive...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:28:34 -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...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 11:36:16 -0900
  ...I had a set of fenderwell exit headers done for a 73 Ford 3/4 4x4 in `95 and last time I saw them...
• FS 2.1 WBX Tacoma Washington
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 16:08:11 -0500
  ...Like it says below may of the pipes and hoses are brand new vw, just replaced a few months ago with less then an...
• 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:29:28 -0400
  ...The area where the two pipes merge in to the large pipe just before the O2 sensor area has the pipes folded in - it...
• Re: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 13:53:44 -0600 (CST)
  ...I also noticed that >the harness wires for the O2 sensor had been on the header pipes and burnt >through in one place. I...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 08:48:13 +0200
  ...I think it is probably time > > for new pipes & a muffler. One option is to buy the complete kit for > > $469 and have it...
• Re: Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 17:43:05 +0000
  wow this is great, you know my bug pack header has this coating and i like it. seems like a good price also. Joe...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 10:42:28 -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...
• Re: Exhaust manifold blown - rusted bolts...tips?
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:13:25 -0400
  ...it came from S & S headers in three pieces - The front manifold was one piece and the rear was two pieces with slip fittings...
• Re: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 22:53:32 -0400
  ...pipes, which bolts to the block. This makes the assembly a whole lot less likely to break at the head flange when the header...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 11:59:00 -0600
  ...2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got a new >> > > water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and hoses...
• Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 19:09:59 -0400
  ...I went in with both header pipes, and the connector to the cat, as well as all the hardware and gaskets. All were purchased...
• Re: replacing long plastic coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 15:54:21 -0800
  I just replaced my cooling pipes and it was worth the cost, and here in San Diego California. I figure the critical areas are...
• Re: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:23:48 EST
  ...Muffler & J-pipe</A> combo along with the DANSK stainless steel header pipes from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com/">The Bus Depot</A...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Tue, 31 May 2011 20:23:44 -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...
• bilge blower speed control - HOW?
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:42:35 -0800
  ...LM Corvair 4 speed, 3.55 gear ratio 1 set of header pipes for a Corvair 1 adaptor plate for Corvair engine to VW...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:03:17 -0300
  ...The rest of the exhaust is the stock pipes. I have a perfectly running 2.1, using Digifant. The cat *should* not make any...
• 73 kombi backfiring
  Historical mailing list - Bill Linderfelt
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 11:54:14 +0800
  ...The EGR feed pipes are not plugged. Finally, I have checked and tightened all of the nuts and bolts on the exhaust system and...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:32:13 -0400
  ...You can;t just bend the pipes as then the flanges will be at an angle causing the gaskets to leak. best choice is...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 19:32:17 -0800
  ...look at the header / down pipe for a diesel vanagon . it could very well be that those curves and U-turn absorb vibration related...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question / No Question for Me
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 09:35:26 EDT
  ...You told the innocents reading this list that "These Danish made pipes are direct copies of the originals and have the same fit and...
• Re: Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:54:56 -0500
  ...05 PM >>> wow this is great, you know my bug pack header has this coating and i like it. seems like a good price...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:29:30 -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: Exhaust Pipe Question / No Question for Me
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:30:10 -0700
  ...You told the innocents reading this list > that "These Danish made pipes > are direct copies of the originals and have the same > fit and...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:39:16 -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: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:20:31 EDT
  ...with the engine in the van, if necessary without removing the header pipes. New bolts should be 8 mm x 35 mm stainless steel...
• STAINLESS STEEL mufflers for $104! Stainless systems $599! (RE: Muffler question)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 11:03:50 -0400
  ...You can also use these mufflers in conjunction with my STAINLESS STEEL crossover (header) pipes to get a nearly 100% stainless exhaust system for...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 11:34:01 -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: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:50:02 -0700
  ...I now have Stebro installed and would consider Terry K's stainless stock muffler And Frank's stainless header pipes and Stebro mufflers over...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 01:26:44 -0600
  ...collector header, can work. Period. Sure it will work on a Jetta. Look at the exahust manifold, and the size of the pipes,and...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 06:36:59 EDT
  ...I also have available the J-pipe and header pipes in stainless steel if needed. Changing the muffler is a pretty straight forward job...
• Re: Negligent mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:24:28 -0500
  ...both header pipes, and the connector to the cat, as > well as all the hardware and gaskets. All were purchased from > Volkscafe. Pipes were...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 10:43:56 -0400
  ...is the cast iron elbow that joins the front and rear header pipes to the large single pipe on the left side. On other...