Thanks Don.

Did you use 2 pucks per isolation "area"? (between each muffler/engine
block bracket)

Jim kindly supplied an image of what's required for the DV. I see the
bonded rubber bits in the image and get what you mean.

Appreciate the help!

Neil.

On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 12:52 PM, Don Hundt <dhundt@bendbroadband.com> wrote:
> Neil,
> Look for some small radiator mounts. little rubber pucks with a threaded
> stud poking out either side. I had the same problem as you on my conversion,
> made some brackets that approximated the diesel one, but with radiator
> mounts sandwiched in the middle. Look at a stock diesel setup and you should
> get a good idea of what is required
> Don
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?

>>
>> I'm now brainstorming on how to make the rubber isolating pieces.
>> (they are $$ per piece new)
>>
>> I wonder if two pieces of rubber, each with fasteners embedded, could
>> be bonded well enough to withstand the heat and vibrations. These
>> would be placed between the brackets on the muffler and engine block.