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• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:33:50 -0600
  ...Well, there is the fact that you can buy a quite good muffler for not a lot of bucks. But I greatly admire your...
• Re: Where did you get yours stainless steel muffler !
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:38:20 -0500
  ...How many out there have installed a stainless > muffler on your vanagon ?
• Re: SA Vanagon exhasts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:26:12 +1300
  >The SA 5 cylinder Vanagons used a strange exhaust system that went from >the engine forward under the main cabin floor to a muffler...
• speaker replacement, quiet muffler recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:04:50 -0700
  ...Anyone ever do this? Also looking for quietest muffler ever recommendations. My replacement muffler has 25k miles on it and is getting a little...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:03:17 -0300
  Hi Jim I have a 2.1 and have installed a S&S muffler on it. My cat has been emptied, it's just...
• Muffler Bracket Needed
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 13:07:24 -0500
  I need one of those brackets that holds the muffler on to my 83.5 w/c Vanagon. If anyone hase one cheep please...
• Re: Disappointing sound from new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 06:25:20 -0400
  Ken- What is the brand? Or is it one of those SERIOUSLY after market mufflers that just comes wrapped in plastic, with a little...
• mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Graham
  Mon, 17 Oct 1994 10:45:15 CST
  ...He replaced his about 40k ( highway miles) ago with a $100 muffler and he is due for another already. He seems to think this...
• Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:00:06 PDT
  Greetings! I am in the process of having to replace my catalytic convertor and muffler. Looking at the setup on my Canadian 1990 MV...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 23:37:12 -0400
  > The comments have come and it is not looking good for the aftermarket > mufflers. Apparently, fitting the Dansk would not be easy without some...
• Re: Deal Day/best buy list recommendation
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 19:31:50 -0700
  My local AutoZone cannot get any muffler at all for a vanagon, let alone a Borla:-( Cory ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI...
• Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 23:23:28 EST
  David, Your comment about hard mounting the exhaust and muffler to the engine "so it can't vibrate" runs completely counter to my experience...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 6 May 2014 19:17:43 -0400
  ...Original vw muffler lifetime warranty? > > I recall hearing here (Dennis Haynes?) that if you have an original wv > muffler with the stampings, it has...
• Re: Broken Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:31:55 -0700
  ...My suggestion is to also add a gusset or two to the muffler (cat end) if you have an non-gussetted 1.9L muffler...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 10:24:49 -0100
  ...While the muffler chains may be able to provide mufflers for the Vanagon, I don't believe that most offer the entire Vanagon exhaust...
• Re: 84 #1-#3 exhaust pipe doesn't match
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 01:34:01 EDT
  In a message dated 9/19/05 2:47:00 PM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << When I went to replace the original muffler at...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 12:19:46 -0700
  ...Muffler Strap > I am replacing my exhaust system and am wondering if there is any > substitute to the muffler strap. Its a bit expensive...
• Need muffler in N TX
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 14:18:35 -0500
  It's an 81 non-california vanagon If anyone in north Texas or southern OK has a spare muffler and tailpipe I just crushed...
• muffler repair in Chicago area
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:10:13 -0500
  Hi All, Is there anyone out there that can recommend a muffler place in the Chicago area? My '87 Westy needs a new muffler...
• Wanted: left muffler holding bracket for '87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 3 May 1999 21:03:13 -0700
  Per earlier heads-up post (thanks)....anyone have a left syncro muffler bracket? Has four holes for sideways bolts. Thanks, Tom Neal '87 syncro
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:35:29 -0500
  Maybe it was the JB weld he used in the installation of the muffler that failed Malcom. Dissimilar metals and all that you know.
• Re: The F**d muffler debacle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 20:00:16 -0800
  At 05:56 PM 2/25/98 -0000, Larry Carter wrote: >Hello; I went back to the fellow who installed the F**d muffler...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 12:54:45 -0700
  ...Muffler Strap > > > > > > > I am replacing my exhaust system and am wondering if there is any > > > substitute to the muffler strap. Its a bit expensive...
• Re: OE muffler/cat life expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:11:52 -0700
  ...When you replace your muffler remove it with the cat and look into the cat with the muffler removed. You should see light through...
• FW: Re: Mufflers & Waterpumps
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:52:20 -0400
  ...Mufflers & Waterpumps > In a message dated 8/6/00 12:02:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > << Mufflers & Waterpumps >> > Chuck...
• Re: Stainless?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:24:28 EDT
  ...Be sure to read the <A > HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/reviews.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless > Steel Muffler Reviews & Comments</A> webpage also...
• Mufflers cont.
  Historical mailing list - ssmilby
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 08:26:06 -0500
  Does anyone have any more feedback on which type of muffler to put on. Mine has a hole and I am about to buy...
• Re: Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 22:51:19 -0400
  > I just received a Cat converter and muffler for my '84 Westfalia from > BusDepot.com (thanks to Ron and the guys, it made it...
• Re: EUROVAN EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 06:59:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...These folks do not have the proper muffler (size, shape, backpressure, etc) for your EV. They use so called "universal" mufflers that are the...
• Re: [Re: Re: [Stebro SS muffler]]
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 05:44:14 EDT
  ...Re: [Stebro SS muffler]] so whats the best muffler to get for > the 1.9l Joe, and anyone else interested. STEBRO makes a muffler...
• Re: 85 muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 06:23:38 EDT
  ...85 muffler question > The link for Frank Condelli and the Stebro stainless steel mufflers is: > > http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm > It appears...
• Deal Day/best buy list recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 10:37:01 -0500
  ...I purchased a factory original muffler, from Auto-Zone. Cost was $109. Had to be ordered. This muffler is a true factory replacement. It...
• new exhaust system (I4) - prelim report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 22:15:34 -0800
  ...I made a muffler "hanger" from 2 1/2" aluminium angle bolted to the stock muffler mount locations, and 2, 1" box section aluminium...
• Re: Replacement Muffller selections
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:23:06 -0600
  Austin wrote; >>Sadly) they WANT you to return for warranty replacement - often!!! It's where they really make their money, because while the >>muffler...
• Headers and Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 09:49:48 -0800
  Speaking of mufflers, mine is full of rust holes and it's days are numbered, although it still sounds fine. My question to the...
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:53:28 -0600
  ...Looking for muffler recommendations that have a nice throaty > sound. If you are buying a "new in the box" S&S Header I am...
• FS: One Slightly used STEBRO/Vanagon Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 06:16:22 EDT
  I have one slightly used STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler for sale. It is presently located in San Francisco, CA. This muffler will fit...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 09:33:33 EST
  ...system and am wondering if there is any > substitute to the muffler strap. Its a bit expensive and seems like I > should be able...
• Re: Very dented muffler from Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 17:13:27 -0800
  As far as I know (very little) the muffler chamber is designed with a specific capacity that provide a designed amount of back pressure...
• Bolt for muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:10:36 -0400
  Does anyone know the size and pitch of the bolt that attaches the bottom part of the muffler strap to the top part for...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 15:09:52 -0400
  ...Walker Super Turbo Muffler >This type of muffler will add NO power to the Vanagon, although it will >change the sound. > >I'm not...
• WTB Turbo Muffler 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 00:42:36 -0600
  Volks, Is there a supplier for a lower restriction turbo-charged style muffler for replacement on my 82 Diesel Westy -with- stock 1.6...
• Re: engine swap muffler solutions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
  Mon, 5 May 2003 14:49:37 -0230
  ...My mechanic says that by using a diesel exhaust manifold of a vanagon I could get the old muffler back on. However, my attempts...
• Re: any experience with supertrapp mufflers?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 22:32:20 -0400
  Gee, I hate being the guy to shoot down everything, but I have heard Supertrap mufflers are crap. For a serious performance exhaust nothing...
• Re: Mufflers & Waterpumps
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 06:11:09 EDT
  In a message dated 8/6/00 12:02:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Mufflers & Waterpumps >> Chuck, thanks for...
• Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 13:44:48 -0400
  ...Malcolm, Sounds like you had a fabulous trip! Interestingly, I also suffered a broken Stebro muffler bracket. They'll send you a free replacement...
• Re: stainless exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 11:13:08 -0400
  ...The Stebro has it's own SS mounting tabs which connect easily to the same assembly the old muffler used. This muffler shows no...
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:35:45 -0500
  ...Frank/Stebro sent the thicker brackets without any delay or problem, and I pulled the muffler myself and had it welded locally for $15...
• 1.9 muffler
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 9 Jun 2022 11:08:47 -0400
  So, due to failing VT inspection, I need a new muffler. Pretty much the entire unit as the other was welded many times. So...
• for sale, muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 4 Aug 1994 18:18:58 -0500 (CDT)
  I'm on vacation and I ended up buying a brand new muffler when I didn't need one. I currently have a muffler...
• Re: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 16:17:31 -0700
  Listees, I have the S&S exhaust systems too! Muffler is, $120.00 Headers are $160.00, this is for all 4 cylinders! On...
• Re: Muffler prices
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 18:40:21 -1000
  Bought a muffler and a tailpipe from them and havn't had any problems. Shipping was fast and they were helpful. Pete peterz@gte...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:57:00 -0400
  ...I put a new muffler on yesterday and the old one had a ceramic honeycomb material in it. I thought this was a part...
• Re: Wanted: muffler support bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:54:18 -0500
  ...muffler support bracket Hi, Anyone parting out or have on hand the muffler support bracket and retaining strap to fit a 2.1l exhaust...
• Stebro Stainless Exhaust NEWS !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 07:33:13 -0400
  Well, I got THE FIRST stainless muffler for Vanagons on my '87 Westy ! Nice to be first some times. So here's the story...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 12:22:30 -0700
  ...Muffler Strap > > > > I am replacing my exhaust system and am wondering if there is any > > substitute to the muffler strap. Its a bit expensive...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 01:51:02 -0500
  ...Marshall, A kicked x member recommended this---and I needed a resonable muffler, for the 3 that I have, and they were all need...
• Muffler Strap...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 06:08:45 -0500
  ...I looked under this morning and saw that my muffler strap broke and my muffler is flapping in the breeze. Does anyone have an...
• Re: Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 00:01:15 -0400
  ...Converter and muffler instalation > > > > Fellows and Fellaws: > > > > I just received a Cat converter and muffler for my '84 Westfalia from > > BusDepot.com (thanks to...
• Re: Cheap Muffler Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 06:50:11 EDT
  ...The generic muffler did not fit right and did not have the correct hangers. Hence other parts upstream were overly stress and broke. Drive...