Michael-

You may consider CLEANING the EGR rather than replacing it. Further, I have
found the rest of the system often fully clogged, in particular the
distribution pipes inside the intake manifold. Here is a cleaning procedure
for all.
... http://www.bulley-hewlett.com/EGRFIX.html
Cheers,

G. Matthew Bulley
Director
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   Michael S. Nichols [SMTP:msnichols@MINDSPRING.COM]
Sent:   Monday, October 25, 1999 10:15 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        EGR Filter Replacement on '81 Air cooled

Good morning list.  My '81 will soon have it's new complete stock exaust
system installed (purchased from the ever-helpful Bus Depot!) but what
about the EGR filter?  I want to have clean emissions, hence the engine
rebuild and complete new exaust system.  Questions for the list:  Is there
a better and cheaper replacement for the EGR filter setup than the
aftermarket $170.00 copy of the original VW $239.00 item?  By the way, the
vw dealer in Atlanta said the vw ones are obsolete/no longer available, and
the dealer here uses aftermarket brands when needed.

Regards, Mike and Christina Nichols, Atlanta Ga.
'81 Weekender