I put the ceramic coated S&S headers on my 89 Westy and it was no trouble at
all.  Why your mechanic had a problem is beyond me.  They bolt on like OE
pipes without the center support under the engine case.
TEMiller

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Johnson" <drjohnso@TELUS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 9:00 PM
Subject: Re: header replacement 025251172r for 87 vanagon

> 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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