In a message dated 05/03/2004 11:33:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<<<<My 84 Westfalia, which, I have no intention of parting  with in this
lifetime
requires a new exhaust system. I have replaced the  stock muffler with a
lifetime warranty one from Bow-wow. (BC  Canada)>>>>

David, I of course want to recommend the  STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel
Exhaust System.  As you have already  discovered it is expensive.  I would like to
point out that there is  currently no complete stainless steel system for
your 1984 Vanagon with the 1.9  litre engine.  All that we can supply is the
muffler and all support rods  in stainless steel.  HOWEVER, if you are seriously
interested in keeping  that van of yours for your lifetime I would suggest the
following.  Convert  the exhaust system on that 1.9 of yours to the 2.1
configuration for which I can  supply an complete stainless steel exhaust system for
$1650 CND.  You will  also need to buy used (preferably) or new a 2.1 rear
engine carrier to allow the  2.1 muffler to mount in the proper position.  This
mounting eliminates the  need for all those crazy support rods on the 1.9
engine configuration.  I  know those engine mounts are about $350 from the dealer
but out there in BC  where you are I'm sure you could easily find one in a
wrecking yad for not much  money. This improvement will give you a bullet proof
exhaust system that  will last the rest of your lifetime and many other to
follow.
Please visit the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless  Steel Exhaust System,
http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm, website for more  details.

Cheers,

Frank Condelli
Almonte,  Ontario, Canada
BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~  13, 2004
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC  & CCVWC
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers
Frank Condelli &  Associates or http://frankcondelli.com