Thanks everybody for the advice and sources. All things considered, I
decided to order the damaged section replacement from Bus Depot, [with the
salesmans assurance that it should bolt right up] . I asked for and received
the list members discount. I'll let you all know how the install goes.
Doug Elledge
Rage'n against Age'n
www.shirewood.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "DOUG ELLEDGE" <doug@SHIREWOOD.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 9:10 AM
Subject: Cracked exhaust manifold on '84 -- 1.9

> Hello List
> The engine noise was getting louder over a period of a month. I thought it
> might be a sticky lifter but the other day I realized it was a cracked
> exhaust manifold. The part right next to the head on drivers side rear.
> Questions: If I buy the replacement part / section from The Bus Depot,
will
> it align and bolt up easily with the rest of the old system? What
> complications can I expect?  I thought I saw an aftermarket tuned exhaust
> system for the 1.9 in a catalog, but I can't seem to find it. Has anyone
> installed one of these on their van? Opinions? Who sells them?
> I'll appreciate any help or ideas.
> Thanks
> Doug Elledge
> Doug@shirewood.com