I was pleasantly shocked to find that a
> new muffler is only $124.99. The clincher is that ---- if I hang on to the
> bill ---- it's lifetime guaranteed!!!! I couldn't get anywhere
> near this price anywhere else I've looked ---- and I love the lifetime
> aspect as that's how long I want to keep my van. Keep it in
> mind when you need a muffler ---- or let me know if you've got a better
> source.
>

Four years ago, I replaced the original VW muffler on my '87 Westfalia with a
Canadian Tire muffler and it's still going strong. There's no way to justify
spending $700 on a new VW
muffler (with only a 1 year warranty) when a reasonable substitute with a
lifetime
warranty can be had for under $150. The muffler is somewhat noisier than the
stock VW but the price difference makes it sound just the same to me! ;>)

Roy O.
'87 Westfalia GL
(till death us do part)