Same thing on the replacement tailpipe I bought from (gulp) California
Import Parts. Even had it bead blasted when new, painted with Por-20 and
"heat cured" it on the van. Muffler looks great, tailpipe is corroded.

Scott
82 Westy
Central Cal Coast

----- Original Message -----
> Volks,
> Maybe a stupid question...but is it normal for a less than 2 month old Bus
> Depot purchased tailpipe to be brown and "rusted" looking already???  I'm
in
> coastal CA.  The muffler is fine, and not discolored at all.  Anyone know
of
> a better quality tailpipe that's not too terribly expensive?
> thanks all.
> -james