i am in agreement with those who say go at it one at a time - if it ain't broke don't fix it!
however, i know the deal you are talking about from Bus Depot
i would buy the entire exhaust but replace the parts one at a time as they go
that way if something else goes wrong, you arent stuck junking an entire new exhaust
i'm sure someone on the list would buy the rest of the parts from you if they are not of use in the future
cory
84 westy
maine
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: andrewbell 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 10:00 AM
  Subject: Re: Exahust Pipes

  STERBO! IF (what am I thinking!? This is a Vanagon, I live in Wintersaltland... I mean when ) I ever do it again, it'll be Sterbo. I think it actually may be cheaper, too! Please, just do it only one more time. 
  AB 

  Nicole Constandis wrote: 

    Hey everyone, 
    Almost the end of the week!!  What a relief. 
    Well the new '87 vanagon is in the shop yet again. 
    This time for a new front header pipe. (obviously 
    I have not learned how to do all this myself or it wouldn't 
    be in the shop).  Anyway, I was told by my mechanic that 
    though he can just replace this pipe it looks like the 
    other exhaust system parts (minus the catalytic and muffler 
    which are new) look to be about the same age which means they 
    could go at any time.  I understand that replacing the others, collector 
    pipe, 2nd front header pipe is a major job. 

    Do you think 
    A.  I would be better off buying parts from bus depot and having my mechanic 
    install even though he won't guarantee the work if they aren't his parts 

    B.  Should I do everything now in one shot to try and save some money? 

    I appreciate all your feedback. 

    Thanks. 
    Nicole 

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