I had the same problem last week that I thought also was a very noisy
lifter, but quickly diagnosed it as an exhaust leak at #1 cylinder. The
metal gasket had disintergrated. As far as your flange, just make sure you
have enough material (metal) for the nut & bolt. Use a file to resurface the
pitted/corroded surface before fitting it all together with new gaskets. If
your nuts & bolts are corroded beyond use of wrenches and sockets, just
zip-cut the head of the bolt, and punch it out with a metal punch. It helps
greatly to support the back of what ever you are hitting with something
heavy (like a 5 lbs hammer) to absorb too much shocking to the rest of your
exhaust system. 2 man job.

Good luck.

Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 12:48 AM
Subject: Re: exhaust leak

> What Flange?  Just replace the bad pipe and gaskets.
>
> Dennis
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Ferguson <rfergus23@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 11:53 AM
> Subject: exhaust leak
>
>
> > Hi All,
> > the problem that I thought was noisy lifters turned
> > out to be an exhaust leak...not too severe at this
> > point but definitely annoying...the shop says the
> > flange is warped and needs to be resurfaced...about a
> > two hundred dollar job...any suggestions or opinions?
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Rick
> > 85 Westie
> > 2.1 upgrade
> >
> >
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