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Subject:Re: Exhaust system question (89 vanagon gl)
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:31:53 -0600

Larry Alofs wrote:

> Schmidt wrote:
>
> > >I've thought about replacing the exhaust system on my 85 GL, but I have a
> > >strong feeling some of the bolts in the head are going to break off.
> > >Is this what happens to most everyone that tries it?  I have Kroil
> > >penetrating oil, but still broken bolts in those locations would not be
> > fun.
> >
> > You guessed it Mark.  My exhaust replacement turned into an engine drop
> > which lead to fixing other problems as well--one new head and seal, resealed
> > several oil leaks, etc.  I'd probably wait until the last minute before
> > touching those pipes as the hardware is often unworkable and breaks.  Good
> > luck.  Jay
>
> Perhaps those of us with relatively new 2.1s should remove those bolts while we
> still can, and replace them with stainless steel and a little anti-sieze.

Larry A.
Chicago