A while back I announced that I had received my first shipment of European
made Stainless Steel connecting pipes for '86-91 Vanagons (2wd and Syncro).
This is the pipe that connects to the catalytic converter.  However. at the
time, I only had a small first shipment, so I was only able to offer it as
part of my Stainless Steel Exhaust System, but could not sell it separately.

I have now received my full shipment, so I can offer it "a la carte" as
well.  Best of all, the price is only $89 - just $20 more than the mild
steel version, for Stainless!  For this small difference in price it's well
worth it.  These are very nice quality, from a factory that makes high-end
stainless Porsche exhaust parts.

I should perhaps note, since someone mentioned it previously regarding the
Stebro version, that mine also does not have a port for the exhaust analyzer
like the original VW pipe had. (Stebro does offer as an option a version
that adds a port for $165; also, my mild steel version has a port.)  Frankly
I did not think this was worth the additional expense. Many vehicles do not
come factory-equipped with such a port to begin with. If for some reason a
mechanic needs to create such a port, it is common to simply drill a very
small hole and insert a small wand into it for testing, then seal the hole
with a tiny screw. (Note that such a port is not needed for emissions
testing, which is done via the exhaust pipe.)  So I have no plans to offer a
version with the port due to the additional cost.

In other news, I have imported a quantity of genuine German Leistritz
mufflers for '83-85 watercooled vans. (No, not stainless, sorry.) By
bypassing the US distributor I was able to get them for the same cost as the
aftermarket Ansa and Bosal ones that I previously offered. So as long as
supplies hold out, I am now shipping OE German 1.9L mufflers for the same
price that I was previously charging for aftermarket.

Part numbers:
Stainless '85-91 connecting pipe:  025 251 147BMS  $89.95
Complete Stainless 86-91 exhaust system (non-syncro; stainless pipes,
stainless-bodied muffler, cast iron collector pipe, mild steel tailpipe):
025 251 053KS  $629  (Note: only 6 kits left in stock, then backordered for
2-3 months)
83-85 German Leistritz Muffler:  025 251 053E   $76
Complete (non-stainless) '83-85 exhaust system including above muffler:  025
251 053EK  $285
Prices include listmember discount, which you must ask for when ordering.
Complete systems do not include cat converter.

As always, you can order toll-free or via the website.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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