In a message dated 19/03/2010 10:07:21 P.M. Central Standard Time (M,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Well, your talking about a  MUFFLER, whereas we were talking abut
the ENTIRE exhaust system, front header,  rear header, J-pipe, CAT, muffler,
tail pipe, hangers and hardware.    And yes some defects can affect
stainless exhaust systems, but any time it can  be proved to be a manufacturing
defect it will be repaired free of charge.   AND, yes I realize there is the
removal, re-installation and postage to worry  about but all in all it's a
better deal and less worry some overall.

>>>>>>A slightly different approach on this -- we  have a Midas on the Westy
that we paid for in 1991.  Lifetime  guarantee on the muffler.  Have
lost count of how many times in the  past 20 years it has been
replaced, but always quickly, no hassle and  free.

Stainless is the gold standard though they can fail too (baffles  or
whatever breaking  loose).<<<<<<<<

Please note  that I will be away from my business travelling in the USA and
Mexico from  November 18, 2009 until April 30, 2010.  Parts orders will be
processed  although not as quickly as usual.  I will always be available by
E-mail.  If you phone, your call will be addressed by Greg T. Brown here
and he will either call you back or advise you to contact me directly by
E-mail.  See my _www.frankcondelli.com_ (http://www.frankcondelli.com/)
website for complete details.  Travel Blog at _www.westfaliatravels.com_
(http://www.westfaliatravels.com/)

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 10 ~ 13,  2010