> I need to purchase a gasket kit for reassembly of the engine
> and I'm looking for a better price than $101 at the FLAPS.
> (VW was asking $169!!)

$59 for the same German kit, and I could have it there tomorrow.

> I also need to replace the exhaust system (currently held together with
> patches and clamps!) and remembered seeing a price on the list that was
> reasonable for the crossover pipe. Or in lieu of that, does anyone know
the
> year of bus muffler that will fit on an '81 aircooled 2liter? Perhaps a
> '78-79? Any prices on one of those?

'72-74 and '79-83 will all fit.  The only problem is that an exhaust system
for the former does not provide for a catalytic converter (which can be a
problem depending on the emissions policy where you live).  You can get a
complete CAT-less Empi exhaust system for $89, but if you need the real
thing (crossover pipe, cat, muffler, etc.) you're looking at closer to $450
($249 just for the crossover pipe).

- Ron Salmon
 The Bus Depot
 http://www.busdepot.com