Hi,

I own a 89 Vanagon with 1,7 l Diesel engine, this is a very reliable and
common version of a Vanagon in Germany, obviously it is quiet different here
in the US since I have severe problems to find engine parts or those parts
that are somehow related to the engine...
My actual problem is to find a replacement for the connection between
manifold and muffler. The VW part number is 033 251 171 c . I already tried
to get this part throng a local (Austin TX) official VW dealer. Those guys
are not able to identify my engine at all, and even after I found the part
number on my own, they are still not able to order it...
If you know a way to get that part or further to get parts for my engine in
general, I would be very happy to hear from you. Also I would appreciate it
if you would let me know, if you know someone you know might have an idea
about this issue...

Thanks a lot,

Patrick Koch