The way to be sure that this is fixed quickly and with no attempt to
sell you anything is to call a mobile welder. They are in the Yellow
pages and charge by the time and milage. Available 24 hours a day in
many places where agriculture is found. I have had fantastic results
with a couple of these guys. They are pros and I sometimes tack things
together with my arc welder and then call one to finish the job right.

Mark

Bulley wrote:
>
> Head to a Majestic Muffler or Midas. If the exhaust is trashed, and has
> tobe replaced,DO NOT let them help you find a decent VW Shop. . If it is
> repairable (like welding, jury-rigged bracketing, etc.) these are the guys
> to fix it fast.
>
> G. Matthew Bulley
> Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
> www.bulley-hewlett.com
> Cary, NC USA
> 888.468.4880 tollfree
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Debi Webi [SMTP:mtngal@SIERRATEL.COM]
> Sent:   Wednesday, June 30, 1999 10:26 AM
> To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:        Prompt response please...
>
>     Listee's,
>
>     I just went out and looked at the muffler in day light...
>     It sounds pretty bad and with good reason...
>
>     The muffler bracket is totally missing...
>     The exhaust pipe on the side where the O2 sensor connects is
> torn/cracked (?) nearly 3/4 off...
>
>     Question's are:
>     Can this be welded or its it a pipe replacement type of job?
>     What can I expect to pay for a fix?
>
>     My hopes in taking the van to Santa Cruz for the 4th of July is
> looking a little dim ;0(
>
>                                                  Debi