These are the gaskets I'm referring to;

http://www.bugcity.com/cgi-bin/WebStore/indexNEW.cgi/mi=yes/srchcd=2512

Or these Gene Berg ones look good too;

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=200664

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Bucchino" <mbucchino@charter.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 5:08 PM
Subject: Fw: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?

>  Has anyone tried using the thick solid copper racing exhaust gaskets?
> They can be installed/ replaced with out removing the exhaust header from
> the studs due to slotted bolt holes.  I believe that they're also
> available
> in larger diameter port openings, which would work out well with the
> Vanagon
> ports.
>  Als, what about Copper-Coat?  I've heard of this copper-based sealant
> that's used by heavy equipment mechanics for gasketless exhaust joints.
> Just wondered if anyone has experience with using either of these on
> Vanagons or anything else for that matter.......
>
> Mike B.
>
>
>>> OK, quick question... one I don't recall seeing addressed here. What
>>> sealer (if any) should be used on the various exhaust gaskets for a 1.9
>>> engine?
>>>
>>> Tim
>