>I am replacing my exhaust system and am wondering if there is any
>substitute to the muffler strap.  Its a bit expensive and seems like I
>should be able to make something else work.

Coat hangers!  Cut and twist to fit.  Worked for me for about 4,000
miles.  Looked pretty cheesy though so I bought the correct part
eventually.

Best wishes,

Tony

Anthony L. Mourkas
Hampden, Maine, USA
1984   Vanagon Westfalia    "Gertrude"
1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon "Wolfgang"
1987   Quantum Syncro Wagon "Werner"
1991   Jetta Eco Diesel     "Liesel"