I have in the past found exhaust bits in like new condition used for good
prices. It just pays to be patient. For example the exhaust on my rust free
syncro from the west coast is most certainly original to the vehicle, and
"perfect" is how I would describe it.
There may not be any good used exhausts in PA, but they do exist.

In the rust belt that may be the one job i'd rather do twice as often.
Though it sucks, if doing it twice as often means having bolts come out
with just rusty heads (and then replacing the bolts) as opposed to having
bolts and studs break off....
I'd definitely rather do it twice as often! Exhausts are a serious pain
when stuff breaks, and only an inconvenience when things work.

-Craig

On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:

> Hi Craig,
>
> The cost of the new exhaust is an investment in the lifespan of the
> Vehicle. Used parts will wear out sooner and you'll be doing the job
> twice. And a Rust belt vanagon exhaust swap is not A job I'd want to do
> twice.
>
> Just sayin...
>
> Greg
>
> > I'm trying to locate a few things to get my '90 vanagon back on the road
> > (I
> > bought it after it sat for 4 years).
> > I believe it's going to need a full exhaust. Does anyone have any '86+
> 2.1
> > (non syncro) exhaust bits lying around in serviceable or better shape
> > they'd be willing to sell?
> > I can't spend $700 on a new exhaust (that's twice what I paid for the
> > car!). I have a good used syncro exhaust and should be able to use the
> > muffler from that, I believe the 1-2 pipe is the same as well.
> > The headers and J pipes I will need though.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Craig
> > '85GL
> > '90GL
> > '87 Sunroof Syncro
> >
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> www.pottsfamily.ca
> WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA   <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> www.pottsfamily.ca
> WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA   <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> www.pottsfamily.ca
> WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA   <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
>
>
>