Date:         Sat, 24 Nov 2001 08:28:28 -0800
Reply-To:     Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Organization: Dana's Mobile Carpet Steam
Subject:      Re: inline 4 exhaust systems?
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1

I cranked mine over, 1.8 RV Digifant 2, for the first time a couple of days
ago.  The fuel pump doesn't run, so I need to check to find if it is good or if
the wiring needs some revision...you are ahead of me sinc4e yours ran.

I used the single outlet swivel-manifold that came with the engine, cut the
"socket" off the downpipe, welded to it, so it would head forward, a 1 3/4" O.D.
mandrel-bent 90° elbow cut on an aproximate 20° bias at the beginning of the
curvature to keep it from being lower than the oilpan, cut the 90° again leaving
1" of "leg" after the end of curvature on which to attach a length of 1 3/4"
I.D. 304 stainless flex-hose.  This curves behind the axle, is on the outside of
the left carrier bar, and attaches to the '82 Vanagon diesel Muffler/tailpipe.
No cat. yet...first I want to get it running.

Dennis Atkins wrote:
>
>   Well after 2 months of work , I have gotten my 2.0 audi conversion
> running. The only thing left to do is build the exhaust system. Wanting to
> avoid the pitfalls of bad system design ( cracks, noise and vibration), I am
> appealling to those on the list that have done an inline 4 conversion for
> their coments and opionins on this subject. My  engine  is installed at the
> 54 degree and uses a dual outlet audi 80 manifold that now faces the front
> of the van. Has anybody installed their exhaust system under the center of
> the van with a side or rear outlet?  Does anyone know a shop in the Balto.
> ,DC area that would do this kind of job? Also  would like recomendations on
> what mufflers hold up and sound good.
> Thanks,
> Dennis A.
> 91 carrat GTI 2.0
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp