In a message dated 17/09/2009 12:10:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

            My  NEW Stainless Steel Muffler will fit both 1.9 and 2.1
engined Vanagons.  I  also have a replacement 1.9 muffler support bracket and
strap  assembly that duplicates the OEM one.  I also have all the support  rods
in stainless Steel for the 1.9 install.  Also, just in case you don't
remember........the entire 2.1 exhaust system can be fitted to a 1.9 engine IF
you can get your hands on a 2.1 engine carrier, the aluminium part.  It
will bolt to the 1.9 case and then that allows the use of the 2.1 muffler
supports, then the rest of the 2.1 system can be used.  See my _Vanagon
Stainless Steel Exhaust  Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm)  webpage
for details and photos.

>>>>>The muffler is simply attached to the cat with  a three bolt flange.
The most
critical part for the 1.9L exhaust is that  all the brackets and one strap
is
there and properly installed. OEM for the  1.9 is no longer available. The
2.1 muffler is larger in diameter and the  strap can be modified to take
it.<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm) )
_Frank Condelli &  Associates_ (http://frankcondelli.com/busindex.html)  -
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
_Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust  Systems_
(http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm)
_BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/)  a VW Camper  camping event,
Almonte, ON, June 11 ~ 14,  2009