Just my two cents,

I had a pipe coated by Jet-Hot ceramic coatings.  As I do not drive my van
everyday and park it on the lawn (Yeah, the wife loves that) rust was a
significant problem.  I had the front header pipe coated and figured that I
would see how it lasted.  To their credit, the gus at Jet Hot did a great
job on the pipe and warned me that it would last longer than stock, but it
would not be rust proof.  After a year of being on the van, it shows only
minor wear.  No rust.  Some pitting on the outside, but looks close to new.
It looks like I could get at least three years out of it.

Jim W.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Kenneth Wilford
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 3:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Stainless Exhaust Parts

I ones I have are aluminized steel.  This is a corrosion preventative
treatment.  I have never heard of this part in stainless.
Just FYI.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Stones
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 1:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Stainless Exhaust Parts

Does anyone know if anyone anywhere manufactures a Stainless Steel J-pipe
for the 1.9L Wasserboxer? (Preferably WITH the pre-drilled/tapped O2 sensor
hole)
If so, does anyone know the approximate price?
With the normal aftermarket j-pipes from Bus Depot selling for $80, you
could probably save money by replacing one of these every 10 years but the
stainless exhaust still intrigues me.