Yes i agree with you, i have had a stebro for along time now.. I had someone make a custom
bracket.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>
>Sent: Oct 16, 2008 8:42 PM
>To: Joseph Fortino <fortino1@earthlink.net>
>Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>Subject: Re: Look at my crack!
>
>Yes it is a Stebro.  It's a great sounding muffler and I'd recommend
>it to anyone looking for longevity and quality.
>
>As for the crack, I've had some additional input I've considered.
>
>For one, it's a long pipe and there's no bracket to dampen resonance.
>I have no proof that the pipe is the right length for damaging
>resonance to set in, but a bracket would certainly stabilize it,
>dampen whatever resonance there may be and reduce the stress on the
>exhaust flange.
>
>Two, the exhaust came off another engine and was installed on this
>one.  The exhaust covered several thousands of miles on this engine in
>another camper.  The engine was removed and shipped to me in its
>entirety.  The cracked exhaust pipe is was shielded by the cross bar,
>but I think you see the opportunity for some additional stress here.
>
>Three, the exhaust is beautiful, sounds wonderful, and is certainly a
>great addition to the Vanagon.
>
>So, there's the whole picture.  I'm off tomorrow and will visit a
>competent muffler shop where with knowledge gained thanks to
>everyone's input I hope we'll come up with a good and lasting repair.
>
>2008/10/16 Joseph Fortino <fortino1@earthlink.net>:
>> are you running a stebro? looks like it
>>
>> Joe
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
>>>Sent: Oct 16, 2008 6:40 AM
>>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>Subject: Look at my crack!
>>>
>>>Yeah, I thought that would get your attention.  :-)
>>>
>>>A follow up to my stainless welding question...
>>>
>>>Here are the pics:
>>>
>>>http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Exhaustcrack1.jpg
>>>http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Exhaustcrack2.jpg
>>>
>>>The crack started at the top. The pipe sprang away and up from the
>>>flange.  There was about a 1.5 cm gap before I
>>>put the obvious hose clamp on it to hold it against the flange - this
>>>is so I can make it to the muffler shop.
>>>
>>>These pipes are stainless steel.  What do you think about welding this?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>--
>>>Chris S.
>>>Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>>
>>
>> Have a nice Day :)
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>--
>Chris S.
>Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"

Have a nice Day :)