Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:30:29 -0500
Reply-To: Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
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From: Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject: Re: '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
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gbasey wrote:
>
> With the nicer weather I started taking care of some of the maintenance
> requirements on my '80 vanagon. I pulled the exhaust system to examine/fix
> a small hole in the crossover pipe and noticed that the whole exhaust system
> is about shot. I am in need of advice.
>
> The van has the California emissions package (i.e. everything is harder to
> find/more expensive) Is it possible to put a standard exhaust on my van?
>
> I know the standard exhaust didn't have a place for the O2 sensor and had an
> EGR filter('80 California models didn't). Is there any other problems that
> I'm not considering?
>
> After searching the Bus Depot site there were several economical
> alternatives for the standard exhaust and very few parts available for the
> California models.
>
> Any '80 vanagon with California emission owners have a suggestion. I think
> I could salvage the heat exchangers and the cat but the rest of the system
> is junk.
>
> One more thing, were I live there are no emission inspections to pass.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary
Gary it not uncommon to use the 72 bus mufler on the non cal vanagons as
I have done you will need a non cal drivers side heater box so you can
use a 72 bus exhaust thats the cheapest way. I can get you a cal stlye
cross over pipe if you want prolly the same money as the drivers side
box. I have a mint pair for sale at $350. the lower tin is also
differant on the drivers side if you change the box. I have most lower
tins for the vans from 72 threw 83
Bob
http://www.bostonengine.com
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