13mm x 1.5 pitch (I think) they are the most common VW stud/nut size on
the type 4. Get the split lock washers too.

Pax--

G. Matthew Bulley
Mount Olive, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of James Piotrowski
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 3:30 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