I just replaced my header with the s&s system.  All in all i am relatively
happly with it, however, the mechanic had a hell of a time installing the
system. In fact it cost me more to have it installed than the ceramic coated
pipes themselves.  It has a very minimal improvment in power, and is a little
louder.

Prior to replacement, I had an axhaust place check out my leaking system and
was advided I had to replace all the pipes. Once they came off, there was only
1 pipe that required replacing. Could have saved a lot of money by replacing
the one failed pipe. Whatever... sure looks good under there now anyway.

David Johnson
84 Westfalia

Quoting Craig Oda <craigoda@GMAIL.COM>:

> If he's going to replace both, isn't it better to go for an S&S header
> set for the extra power boost?  There is some extra power boost from
> the S&S, right?
>
> On Wed, 26 May 2004 16:42:36 -0400, Kenneth Wilford
> <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > Just FYI, we sell these for $125.  If one is bad you will probably need
> > the other pretty soon if they have been on the van about the same time.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > http://www.vanagain.com
> > http://www.strictlyvwauctions.com
> > http://www.eurovan.org
> > http://www.vwcabrio.org
> > Phone: (856)-327-4936
> > Fax: (856)-327-2242
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of gary hradek
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:49 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon
> >
> > I will be needing to replace my rear header soon.   I
> > see the appearance of cracks.   Will I actually be
> > able to hear it hiss when it begins to leak? and see
> > black stuff near the leak?
> >    The part is a pricey beast even at busdepot.
> > Thepartsbin seems like a better deal when you factor
> > free shipping costs.   Busdepot suggests that
> > 025251172r has been replaced with the letter P.   Has
> > anyone any less expensive aftermarket products that
> > will fit but not pinch the pocket.  thanks gary
> >
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