In a message dated 11/28/2001 4:43:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Re: Missing Exhaust bolts

       This problem of the stainless steel bolts coming loose is quite 
common.  I have found that by using Nylock nuts solves the problem.  The 
nylon locking device does melt somewhat but will keep the nut from coming 
loose and you will be able to undo the nut if you need to but you will need 
to use a new nut afterwards.  If one could find an all metal stainless steel 
lock nut that would be much better.  We have tried all kinds of hardware 
suppliers with no luck.  One other soloution is to double nut the bolts, 
locking one nut againt the other.  
       Another reason the bolts coming loose is that the doughnut gaskets, 
especially if your using fiber ones, crush down after time & heat, and cause 
the bolts to come loose.  We have found that by inserting a steel sleeve in 
the doughnut gasket will solve this problem.  All doughnut gaskets now being 
shipped with the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Muffers & J-pipes</A> are 
of this new improved type.  You can most likely get a muffler shop in your 
area to make these up for you.

Peace�

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm">BusFusion</A> a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 2002
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: <A HREF="http://www.vanagon.com/">Vanagon List</A>, <A HREF="http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/">LiMBO</A>, <A HREF="http://www.westfalia.qc.ca/CIW_English.asp">IWCCC</A> & Capital City VW Club 
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A> �
<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates</A> or http://frankcondelli.com

 

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