Jay.Goldberg@ska.com (Jay Goldberg) writes:
>
>I'm planning on replacing the exhaust system on my '78 Westy with a
>one-piece unit that I bought from JC Whitney.  Right now, all I've got
>is the new muffler, which replaces everything rear of the heat exchangers.
>
>Here's the question - Do I need to get some gasket material for where
>the new exhaust bolts on?  If so, can I just pick up some gasket material
>at my FLAPS and cut to fit?  Should I use some Permatex stuff?  I'd like
>to do it this weekend if I can find some info; the bus is really loud,
>and I'll have some time this weekend...
>
Don't know exactly how the exhaust is set up on a Type IV, but if it's
similar to a Type I, there's an asbestos (? or similar) donut that goes
between the muffler and heat exchanger, and an asbestos and metal gasket that
goes between the muffler and head.  I don't think I'd try to make either one
from gasket material.  That's okay for "ordinary" gaskets, but these have
to withstand enormous amounts of heat which is why they're constructed as
they are.  But I'm pretty sure a Foriegn FLAPS, independent VW repair shop
or even the (shudder) dealer should have the parts on hand at a reasonable
price.  Neither the gasket nor the donut needs Permatex.

Pat Walsh, '71 Westy, walshp@camry.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil