Thanks to all- should have guessed...
Jim C

On Nov 8, 2008, at 12:58 PM, Mike wrote:

> Use beetle exhaust gaskets.  The exhaust opening is smaller than the
> one that the Vanagon uses.
> I used the round end of a ball peen hammer to persuade them into the
> header opening, which opens them up to the necessary inside diameter.
> Works great in a pinch where you can't find the correct Vanagon
> ones......
>
> Mike B.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cochran" <mxsailor@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 1:04 PM
> Subject: exhaust gaskets needed
>
>
>> I need to replace the 2 hole exhaust gaskets on a stock setup. Nobody
>> seems to have them along the border or in Mexico. It would seem that
>> another small vehicle somewhere would use the same/useable gasket.
>> Anybody know?
>>
>> Jim C
>> Mexico
>> 71 Van
>> 86 Westy "Vanilla"
>> xUSMC 62-67
>