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• Re: diesel muffler
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 15:06:40 -0500
  Brian Ratliff wrote: > > Vanagon list,, > > Has anyone replaced their diesel vanagon muffler with any other than stock > muffler???? > > My muffler is shot...The local...
• diesel muffler
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 14:55:47 -0500
  Vanagon list,, Has anyone replaced their diesel vanagon muffler with any other than stock muffler???? My muffler is shot...The local muffler shop that...
• muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:25:44 -0600
  I see that there is a tiny hole in the end plate on the muffler of my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile. Is there...
• Re: mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 11:19:58 -0500 (CDT)
  > >(re about replacing muffler at 40K/1 year) > >1 year seems kinda fast but if you are in MN (?) appreciate that the >winter is...
• Re: muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:56:05 -0500
  The 1.9 and 2.1 mufflers are different. Many of the domestic suppliers use the 1.9 as a replacement for both. Just...
• Re: Muffler, odd problem
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 23:53:41 EDT
  In a message dated 10/13/02 10:45:21 PM, r2d2@ISLANDNET.COM writes: << new muffler installed. No matter how he tried to...
• Re: muffler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:41:56 -0800
  ...here is a warning about 2.1 mufflers from the aftermarket. 'somehow' some muffler makers have managed to come up with a 2.1...
• Muffler
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 18:13:44 EST
  Volks, I have an 84 Westy that needs a new muffler. My FLAPS wants over a hundred dollars for a Vanagon muffler. Does anyone...
• muffler strap, 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:57:34 -0500
  ...muffler strap, 85 westy Its seems my local shop can't get a strap that fits my muffler. The part number that the shop...
• Re: Performance Mufflers.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:17:17 -0500
  > Does anyone have a recommendation for a performance muffler for my 88 GL? > I hear Stebro is good. Lots of money though. > Busdepot has...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:08:26 -0400
  We have the S&S Muffler which is $145. The nice thing about this muffler is that the tail pipe is welded on to...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:42:37 EDT
  Hi, All this talk about mufflers has gotten me thinking about mine. Last Christmas my cat converter went out so when I took to...
• Muffler Replaced
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:58:27 PDT
  Greetings! Thanks to all who responded to my request a number of weeks ago about replacement mufflers. I replaced both my cat and muffler...
• 2.1 Muffler Repair (pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:36:19 -0700
  ...Haven't welded on a muffler before. Pretty sure I have the muffler oriented correctly, but do the Vanagon mufflers have drain holes? IIRC...
• Re: muffler strap, 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:36:21 -0500
  ...Then again, perhaps you have either the incorrect strap, or a non-stock muffler. I know that the aftermarket mufflers I sell all use...
• Re: Muffler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 17:09:57 -0500
  > I have an 84 Westy that needs a new muffler. My FLAPS wants over > a hundred dollars for a Vanagon muffler. Does anyone have...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:54 -0700
  ...Muffler Source? > We have the S&S Muffler which is $145. The nice thing about this > muffler is that the tail pipe is welded...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 08:27:24 -0500
  You can still get an OEM original VW supplied muffler from VW. Old inventory or not they still have them. Problem is nobody wants...
• Muffler--should I change?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:42:21 -0700
  Hello, I am about to change the muffler support brackets and hold down bands. They are rusted and nearly gone. (1990 MV with 176...
• Quietest muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:26:47 -0400
  Hi folks, My 84 has a 1.9 muffler system. And it is very quiet. My 85 has the GW muffler and is loud...
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:59:58 -0500
  ...The undo the muffler straps, slide the muffler towards the driver side and remove the right side muffler support. Then move the whole assembly...
• Re: Since we're talking muffler....
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 20:57:28 -0700
  ...When the muffler on my camper gave out, I just took it to a regular muffler shop. The muffler they put on does exactly...
• Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 07:59:33 -0500
  A few years ago I was in the position of needing to replace my Westy's corroded gold plated ($$), diamond encrusted ($$) stock VW muffler...
• Re: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:35:27 -0700
  Jaime, In my experience I finally found that the 2.1 WBX muffler is the most quiet.� I went thru quite a few different...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 11:16:36 -0600
  BusDepot mufflers are around $110 + shipping... The shop I was at did the work in about 45 minutes. The $100 price tag included the...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:16:52 -0600
  ...it is the end plate of the muffler on the opposite end from the tailpipe that has failed. I think the muffler is just...
• Re: '88 GL Muffler Change - a big PITB!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:39:39 -0400
  ...Ordered new muffler, gaskets and hardware. Upon opening the package discovered the muffler was different on the tail pipe end than the old muffler...
• Re: diesel muffler
  Historical mailing list - Matthew R. Drahzal
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 21:51:22 -0500
  ...I use a NAPA muffler. Lifetime guarantee. about $120.00, but it is the last one you will pay for. Fits just fine. Go...
• Re: Mechanic says $250 muffler
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 23:57:52 -0600
  Brian, If you have a hack saw, and a welder, you can fabricate your own muffler for about $35.00, and maybe 2 hours...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 10:42:28 -0600
  ...Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc.. > > > Hi Volks: > > I wonder if any of you have experience using a generic muffler in place of...
• Stainless Mufflers (RE: Stebro muffler)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 09:41:37 -0500
  > Has anyone other than Frank Condelli purchased the stainless steel > muffler offered by Stebro? It seemed to me that Frank was getting the > first...
• Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:09:41 -0500
  I recently installed a new engine and bought a muffler an complete exhaust system. All working as it should but at cruising speed, 60...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:34:23 -0400
  ...to fit the dansk muffler into the space > available, the left/driver side bracket has to be left off. the > muffler may be stock...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 08:35:49 -0600
  I decided the price of the VW muffler was a little much for me to stomach last summer... I ended up at a pretty...
• Mufflers, Mufflers, Mufflers...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:17:32 -0400
  There are may options for mufflers for the vanagon. When looking for a replacement, there are several considerations: ease of fit cost performance: increase...
• '88 GL Muffler Change - a big PITB!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:33:10 -0500
  ...Ordered new muffler, gaskets and hardware. Upon opening the package discovered the muffler was different on the tail pipe end than the old muffler...
• wanted: old muffler or cat
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 11:14:48 -0700
  Hi -- I'm trying to figure out what kind of muffler to put on my suby motor'd van. I stupidly tossed my old...
• Re: Muffler options aside from stock <-- that was supposed to read muffler :)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:24:18 -0500
  ...I actually bought two mufflers from this company: http://www.a-1performance.com/super_turbo/mufflers/super_turbo_mufflers_page4.htm Also a reference...
• Driving report - STEBRO Stainless muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 17:14:39 -0400
  Finally had the chance to put on and drive our Westy with the new STEBRO stainless muffler that I got through Frank Condelli (thanks...
• Re: Fw: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 08:16:39 -0700
  >I had a single set of muffler brackets made at a local machine/metal >fabricating shop. With galvenizing, the total cost was about $60...
• Re: Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 09:17:03 -0500
  Roy, Does Canadian Tire have a website? If not can you provide more info as to the muffler you bought? TIA ds At 07...
• Re: [Syncro] Mufflers & Breathing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:38:25 EST
  Steve, you could try the S&S muffler. I have these in stock for $120. They are a little louder than stock (any "turbo...
• Re: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Jared Michael
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 21:34:17 -0600 (MDT)
  Hi folks I have an 82 Vanagon that is in need of a muffler. The question that I have is there is a little...
• Stebro stainless muffler
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:48:19 -0400
  Hi all, I just wanted to report on the install of my Stebro stainless steel muffler. I am very pleased with the muffler, it...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:45:55 -0500
  The pictures to Robert's setup can be seen at http://www.sociology.auburn.edu/vw/oval/vanagon/muffler/exhaust_pics.html Another setup...
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 07:33:48 -0400
  ...Replacing cat and muffler. At 08:19 PM 8/23/2013, Dennis Haynes wrote: >with their muffler or the OEM design. Their muffler is...
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:30:57 -0400
  At 08:19 PM 8/23/2013, Dennis Haynes wrote: >with their muffler or the OEM design. Their muffler is a little bit loud...
• Stebro muffler mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:51:00 -0400
  ...The 2.1L I'm buying has a Stebro muffler. How does the muffler mount? I see two brackets poking out the backside of...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 08:29:34 -0400
  Marshall wrote: > I wonder if any of you have experience using a generic muffler in place of the stock. Yes On our '86 Syncro...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:19:10 EDT
  A muffler that works in the stock location with minimal modification-slightly larger muffler straps and use of a three bolt flange rather than...
• Re: Orienting Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:22:26 -0400
  The muffler connections should be closer to the body. Looking at the muffler facing the tailpipe the connection should be at about the 7...
• Re: Original vw muffler lifetime warranty?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 7 May 2014 19:29:01 -0400
  Midas Muffler offered lifetime warranties on their aftermarket muffler for vanagons, & I compared that to the oem muffler on my 84 & they seemed identical...
• STEBRO 1.9 Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:46:24 EST
  STEBRO is about to release the Stainless Steel Muffler for Vanagons with the 1.9 litre waterboxer engine. I need to have all who...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:59:27 -0400
  NO! Don't do this!!! The muffler should be anchored to the engine, not the body. If the muffler is anchored to the body...
• Re: Mufflers & Waterpumps
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 20:21:54 -0500
  If you are looking for a muffler alternative, point your browser here: http://www.sociology.auburn.edu/vw/oval/vanagon/muffler/exhaust_pics.html
• Pacesetter muffler
  Historical mailing list - pray4me
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 10:26:28 -0500
  ...If you can find a one piece ANSA muffler replacement, I suggest that route. And the S&S mufflers are no better than the...
• Re: muffler strap, 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:15:52 -0500
  ...muffler strap, 85 westy > > Its seems my local shop can't get a strap that fits my muffler. The part > number that the shop...
• Re: Muffler--should I change?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:37:43 -0700
  The Ernst is the best muffler that I have had on my van. I had Bosals on their before but they didn't last...
• stebro stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 10:44:23 -0700
  ...he said that they will be able to start shipping mufflers next week. all of the mufflers will have the syncro style tailpipe which...
• Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:00:41 -0500
  Dear Volks, I'm trying to replace the muffler on my van - and it has kicked my butt! I removed the Cat successfully, removed...