2. there are gaskets between ALL connections of pipe in the exhaust system
for the 80-83 air-cooled engines.

Sean Garrett
1981 Westy (his)
1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
sean.garrett@asu.edu

> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Piotrowski [mailto:jmpio@NHBM.COM]
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 12:30 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Muffler Parts
>
>
> I'll be replacing a muffler and tailpipe this weekend on the
> '82 Westy.
> Picked up the parts, but as is usual with me, I realzie what
> I DON'T know
> only after I've left the parts shop.  The muffler and pipe
> are by ANSA.  I
> picked up the gasket that goes between muffler and pipe but,
> and here's the
> first question:
> 1.  Does anyone know what size and thread are the bolts that
> hold the two
> parts together?
>
> I also picked up a new clamp for the catalytic-muffler connection, and
> here's the second question:
>
> 2.  Is there a gasket that belongs at this joint, or is it
> just pipe to
> pipe?
>
> And, since this list is so helpful, any other hints and tips
> for exhaust
> repair?d
>
> James M. Piotrowski
>