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• Bus Depot S&S exhaus system
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 07:24:20 -0600
  ...And looking at the factory pipes from a header system operations viewpoint, the RH cylinders have the "long" exhaust primary pipes while the LH...
• FS: Syncro header pipes in great cond.
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 07:44:24 -0800
  Dear vanagon gearheads, Still trying to get rid of my 2.1 engine, computer and header pipes. Won't someone make an offer and...
• Re: Painting exhaust pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:50:03 -0400
  ...I had the pipes wrapped with header wrap too, but I removed after some research on the effect of header wrap on pipe longevity...
• Any Vendors selling SA inline four header pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:45:41 -0700
  I'm looking to buy the header pipes that is part of the Tiico kit. I have the manifold . It's the nice two...
• Re: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 16:17:31 -0700
  ...00 Headers are $160.00, this is for all 4 cylinders! On the Headers they make BOTH the 1.9 & 2.1 pipes!!! What...
• New SS exhaust pipes for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:10:28 EDT
  Attention Vanagon Waterboxer owners ! I have just received the first shipment of stainless steel exhaust pipes from the new company in Montreal I contracted...
• Installing new manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:08:46 -0800
  ...I am thinking that this is because the collector and the two header pipes do not line up properly when the manifolds are tightened...
• exhaust pipes for `88 Vanagon GL Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - CBK
  Mon, 8 May 2000 10:15:25 -0700
  Can anyone supply me with the exhaust pipes & manifold for my `88 Vanagon GL? I have headers on now, and it won't pass...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 16 May 2009 06:45:08 -0700
  ...Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware Hi, The bolts (I think they are hex head cap screws and not...
• Re: S&S Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 12:00:57 EDT
  The header only is $160. A really good deal compared to what the normal header pipes cost (especially on a syncro). Thanks, Ken Wilford...
• Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:02:25 -0700
  85 vanagon with exhaust leak at the junction between the two header pipes and the collector pipe (part #G on this picture: http://www...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS pipes update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:35:38 EST
  I finally had the meeting, yesterday, with STEBRO regarding the manufacturing of the stainless steel header pipes and collector pipe for the Vanagon. The...
• O2 sensor question.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 18:32:14 -0500
  ...put it back in one of the header pipes? If I put it back, Hwich header pipe should I put it on? Does it...
• [TIICO] New header pipes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:01:34 EDT
  ...He has the header pipes in stock, verified which one was the right one, and is sending it out today. Cool! The header pipe...
• Re: Performance...any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 09:22:55 -0500
  There have been a number of posts (Can't remember if here or on type2 list) advising against wrapping the header pipes. They claim...
• Re: Performance...any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:02:08 EDT
  ...header tapes and wraps all warn that their products will shorten the life of the headers. No matter how well you wrap the pipes...
• Advice if you ACTUALLY REPLACED your exhause headers
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:08:19 -0400
  ...answer my original question- What specific difficulties did you encounter if you replaced your header pipes? Any advice on overcoming these difficulties? Thanks Ed
• Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:09:29 EDT
  ...The Pegasus Racing catalog specifically states that wrapping will reduce header life span. I don't know (yet) how this will be affected by...
• Re: Headers advantages
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:42:21 -0700
  ...So...it looks like a header system except the pipes (from each > cylinder) are not "equal length" which is what most header systems shoot...
• Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Fri, 15 May 2009 16:02:39 -0800
  Hi, The bolts (I think they are hex head cap screws and not studs with nuts) that attach my front and rear header pipes...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS header pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:59:35 EST
  If anyone has any more comments on the construction of the stainless steel header pipes and collector pipe for all water-cooled, boxer engined...
• 2wd 2.1 wbx exhaust system available
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 10 May 2008 07:14:42 -0700
  ...rear headers with good flanges will delivery within Hudson Valley, NY and Hartford, CT for $25 http://tinyurl.com/4pvjm3 Syncro header pipes available...
• Tranny drain plug / S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Tue, 29 May 2001 14:48:50 -0700
  ...I crawled under there and it seems that my S&S header pipes are REALLY close to the drain plug. Too close for a...
• Re: S&S pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:16:07 -0400
  Tim Smith wrote: > > Hi, > > you say they make the header pipes too? that's great news! My '85 just > snapped both flanges off where...
• Re: '83.5 wasserboxer exhaust parts sources
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 04 Oct 1996 17:51:57 -0400
  ...made (I believe) pipes. ie 1.9 2.1 1&3 (front) header pipe $84 $140 2&4 (rear) header pipe $84 $140 connector...
• 84 Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Philip Simmons
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 20:22:17 -0700
  ...Seems on the pipe that connects the "headers" to the Catalytic converter (called "Exhaust Connecting Pipe Header Pipes to Converter" on the busboys site...
• FREE 1.9 used headers in the Northeast!
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:16:44 -0400
  ...Used, but really solid front (cyl.1+3), and rear (cyl.2+4) header pipes. Come pick these up before I trip over them...
• Re: broken exhaust header
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 07:10:14 EDT
  ...You can get stainless steel header pipes made by DANSK from <A HREF="http://www.busdepot.com/">The Bus Depot - Discount VW Parts - Main...
• Re: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 17:57:29 -0700
  ...also make headers that are high quality and reasonably priced, > much > cheaper than replacing all of the broken Volks header pipes. Allows > for > converter...
• Re: rear exhaust header question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:28:11 -0700
  ...rear exhaust header question > Howdy to all. Can anyone let me know how they replaced just the rear > header section without removing the rest...
• Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 20:03:28 -0400
  ...also make headers that are high quality and reasonably priced, much cheaper than replacing all of the broken Volks header pipes. Allows for converter...
• Re: SS Header Exhaust Pic?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:11:41 -0500
  ...tjhannink in the [Vanagon] / [S&S Header & Dynomax Muffler] photo album. The first two photos show the pipes on the ground but orientated in...
• S&S Headers oxygen sensor placement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Feehan
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 10:52:34 -0700
  ...The S&S header threaded insert is just a nut welded to the top of the pipe. The treaded insert on other pipes I...
• S&S headers (part two)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 18:25:47 -0700
  ...If you look very carefully at the rear header pipes you can see they are two-piece and have a press fit into the...
• 1.9 exhaust install
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:05:04 -0400
  I was a little afraid to tackle installing the header pipes (all that it needs and all I can afford right now) on my...
• Re: Tranny drain plug / S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 29 May 2001 15:52:59 -0700
  ...I crawled under there and it seems > that my S&S header pipes are REALLY close to the drain plug. > Too close for a...
• Re: exhaust quality questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 20:53:25 -0800
  Strange to hear that S&S pipes are getting bad press. I just went out to check, and yes, the S&S header/muffler...
• Re: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 00:03:22 -0400
  ...also make headers that are high quality and reasonably priced, > > much > > cheaper than replacing all of the broken Volks header pipes. Allows > > for > > converter...
• Re: S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 11 May 2003 20:56:06 -0600
  ...some corrosion on the fronts of the pipes. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy Subject: S&S Headers Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 18:55...
• Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:03:34 -0400
  ...And if you were installing Dansk header pipes on a Vanagon with zero miles you would not have that experience either. But after 50...
• 1.9l Exhaust system sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 May 2002 14:33:03 -0400
  ...These are the stock pipes for the Vanagon. The two header pipes are made by Dansk and the collector pipe is made by Ernst...
• Re: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 28 May 2004 11:53:01 -0400
  I put the ceramic coated S&S headers on my 89 Westy and it was no trouble at all. Why your mechanic had a...
• Re: Installing new manifolds
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:39:39 -0500
  ...I am thinking that > this is because the collector and the two header pipes do not line up > properly when the manifolds are tightened...
• Source for Dansk exhaust?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 12:59:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ---------- Where can I get these pipes? Do they also have the unique front header pipe for the syncro? Thanks, porter_fred%pax9@mr.nawcad...
• Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 15:23:17 +0000
  ...replacing all the pipes. Has anyone had good or bad experiences with the other options for exhaust systems....S&S headers, Sebro stainless steel...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust for 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 06:09:57 EDT
  ...But, I can let out a small secret today, I will soon, as in a few week, have stainless steel header pipes with stainless...
• Re: S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 14 May 2003 11:19:52 -0700
  ...Not only did the holes not line up, but one of the pipes' mating flanges to the head was not parallel with the head...
• A few more part for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:31:10 EST
  ...front and rear Syncro header pipes,$90 I will also have a PS pump / resivoir available in a few weeks.Email if interested. Thanks...
• Re: complaints / Dansk Exhaust / Ford Purchase Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:21:02 EDT
  ...And if you were installing Dansk header pipes on a Vanagon with zero miles you would not have that experience either. But after 50...
• Fw: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McCaig
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 10:15:58 -0300
  ...also make headers that are high quality and reasonably priced, > > > much > > > cheaper than replacing all of the broken Volks header pipes. Allows > > > for > > > converter...
• Re: any fix for crack pipes WTB Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 30 May 2009 12:34:57 EDT
  ...Has anyone ever found a mirical substance to patch cracked head pipes with? anything must be cheaper and easyer than replacing the exhaust system...
• Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:10:14 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > 85 vanagon with exhaust leak at the junction between the two header> pipes and the collector pipe (part #G on...
• Re: Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:00:56 -0400
  At 05:42 PM 6/25/2011, Robert Stevens wrote: >Except for the fact that exhaust pipes ALWAYS rust from the inside >out, it...
• Re: S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 11 May 2003 22:40:56 -0700
  That is pretty impressive, as the non-coated S&S headers i have began corroding within 10 minutes (only slight exageration)... So maybe if...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:35:16 EST
  ...But, the header pipes, J-pipes and muffler tail pipe assembly will be there long after your outta here ! Yes, I know a lot...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 2009 19:30:28 -0400
  ...Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware Except if you are installing an S&S Header system. You can put...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jul 2013 to 24 Jul 2013 - Special issue (#2013-328)
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:54:50 -0700
  Any body have experience with the stainless steel muffler and/or pipes sold by GoWesty? My muffler is shot, and the collector and header...
• Engine Conversion looking for solutions to exhaust problems......
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 21:22:34 EST
  For those that have converted engine types and need exhaust manifolds and such look to the aftermarket headers and pipes for your engine type...
• Re: S&S Header Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 09:15:45 -0400
  ...bend one or two of the pipes by sliding a longer pipe over the end of the header pipe and pulling. Usually they are...
• Re: 84 #1-#3 exhaust pipe doesn't match
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 13:56:20 EDT
  ...torch and you cannot tolerate header pipes mismatched to exhaust ports, go to the dealer for your headers. The dealer stuff falls into place...