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Subject:Re: need Vanagon diesel exhaust advice
From:joel hembel
Date:Mon, 3 May 1999 20:20:54 -0500

Well, I went to the dealer too, I whined a bit and got a further discounted
price. Anyone know where a guy can get theese less expensive? I balked big time
too, but it would be throwing good money after bad not to. Joel

Maynard Southard wrote:

> Joel:
>
> I have found the rubber mounts to be shot on my westy diesel also, although
> the muffler is still ok.  The local dealer gave me two part numbers, (033
> 251 393 and 033 251 393A) but I balked when he said $32/ea.  $96 seemed too
> high at the time.  However, I'm having second thoughts, since I really
> don't want to dish out money for the muffler too if it's going to crack
> off.  Is there another source for these?  Do you know which part number
> requires the duplicate?  Thanks.
>
> Maynard
> '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt"
> '93 EV GL "Klinger"
>
> On Monday, May 03, 1999 8:40 PM, joel hembel [SMTP:jhembel@EXECPC.COM]
> wrote:
> > Jim, I just replaced the whole muffler system on my  82 Vanagon Diesel
> camper
> > last fall. <snip>... I ended up ordering the three rubber mounts (2
> identical mounts on
> > right and a different one on the left) from VW.... I think if memory
> serves
> > correct. <snip>