> The dealer stuff falls into place and lasts so MUCH
> longer it is really cheaper in the end.
>
> One thing I found out regarding aftermarket Vanagon exhaust parts is that you
> can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit.

When I went to replace the original muffler at the dealer, they told moi to
go to Midas as the og one was $189/special order as opposed to the $92 one
at Midas.  I carefully compared the 2 before the new Midas one was installed
& they seemed identical.

Last week my 3 year old-43,000 miles Midas muffler failed emissions cuz the
weld failed at the muffler exhaust pipe. Went over to Midas, who did not
even question it, but replaced it w/ a new one. Cost moi $18 for a new
mounting bracket.

I can't complain about that aftermarket deal.   Now, how to fix the 1
stripped out exhaust head stud on the 84 that Midas said I should have a
vanagon expert fix as they don't have the right stuff to do it.

FWIW,

Tom