Jean.McNaughton@garfield.scbe.on.ca wrote:
> 
> My 84 Vanagon needs a new exhaust system. In  Canada (Toronto area),
> I've had prices from $1200.to $2000.-  How are prices  for parts and
> installation in your area?
> Thanks for any info you can give me.
> 
> Jean
Jean, I just spotted the following entry in the archives. The entry was
posted from Canada. You may want to follow it up. 
Larry
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>From jaeldee@sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 26 17:54:06 1996
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 18:47:30 -0800
>From: "Jean (John) Denis P.Eng" 
Subject: vanagon exhaust systems

Gerry,
Hi, I work with the Stebro Exhausts company and we noticed a little
while ago that 
there do'nt seem to be any good quality and reasonably priced
replacement Vanagon 
mufflers and pipes. We are thinking about tooling up to produce Vanagon
systems 
(manifold pipes & mufflers) in stainless steel. If - there is demand and
it makes 
economic sense for us. 

What we would like to know from owner/enthusiasts is: how many of you
would be 
interested and what do each of you feel is a reasonable price to pay? If
we get enuf 
enquiries (have had only 4-5 so far) and can make a system for what
people feel is a 
reasonable price - then we will do it.

Studies in the U.K. have shown that exhaust systems of stainless steel
last so much 
longer than mild or aluminized steel that, in spite of high material
costs, after 5 
years of service, they have ended up costing less than half that of mild
steel exhaust 
systems. Not to mention the lower stress on the environment from
continually replacing 
ordinary steel exhausts.

Hope that we can do something for you guys and TIA.

Email comments and responses can be sent to me,
John Denis P.Eng. at jaeldee@sympatico.ca