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Subject:Re: new muffler and brackets
From:Doktor Tim
Date:Tue, 4 Jan 2000 08:45:50 -0800

At 11:11 AM 01/04/2000 EST, you wrote:
>I recently replaced the after  market muffler on my 84GL with a German
>muffler from Bus Depot.  I also replaced the brackets that hold the muffler.
>The first time out the van was so much quieter and smother I had to check
>under the deck lid to make sure the old engine was still in there.  To get to
>the point all these years I've put up with the droning  and vibration at
>around 65mph and above which I thought was caused by worn motor mounts and an
>engine with 120,000 miles on it was cured by a new muffler and brackets.
>-dieter

Stock werks beste, most suitable to use and purpose, durable with long
service life. FITS!!!!! which equals beste value per mile for extended use,
assuming reasonable maintenance inspections.

T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
Surveyor, Mechanic, Poet, Philosopher
San Juan Island, WA