Will, I am installing a new exhaust system on my '85 Vanagon this week
coming up as well....the whole thing, end to end.......I am interested to
hear what folks say about the sealant on the gaskets as well.....was going
to ask that question myself too.....my question to you, since it sounds like
you are in to the project already.....were you able to get all of those
exhause bolts out without dropping the motor?.....some of the bolts look
tough to get ahold of with anything but a ratchet...and, if they are as hard
to get out as I am thinking, the ratchet will fail....so I'm thinking, how
am I going to cut the heads off those bolts if I have to?....or, how will I
get a drill in there to use an easy out.....sure, mystery oil on those bolts
for 24 hours prior, but will it be enough to save me from having to pull the
motor??...something tells me...maybe not...bummer!...but, if I have to drop
it, I have to....just wondering if anyone has done it without doing
so....man, those bolts look perty darn rusty up in there!!

I appreciate in advance your recent exhaust knowledge my friend.....

Thanks alot,
Dustin
'85 Vanagon - Chuba

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Will Morris
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 3:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Exhaust install question -- sealant?

I am installing new exhaust components in my 85 Vanagon GL: both
manifolds and the j-pipe that connects them to the catalytic
converter.

Should I use a hi-temp sealant with any of the gaskets? If so, which one?

thanks,

Will

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