What type bolts are using? Regular or the copper locknuts. This is a
connection that likes to come loose. From the factor these bolts were long
and a series of spring washer were used to allow for the expansion and this
type of connection is designed to move slightly when needed. Other vehicles
used shoulder bolts and actual springs on these joints.  Anyway, if using
regular bolts, lubed go for about 14 lb./ft.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
JRodgers
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:39 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed

Having never found my Bentley after moving - I am a bit handicapped on
certain Vanagon things.

I am replacing the three bolts that hold the J-pipe to the cast iron
Y-manifold and just need the torque values for those bolts. These were burnt
to a crisp and I'm putting in new ones.  This is where the metal "donut"
gasket goes in the exhaust system.

Anyone?

Thanks,

John