Thanks everybody for the advice and sources. All things considered, I decided to order the damaged section replacement from Bus Depot, [with the salesmans assurance that it should bolt right up] . I asked for and received the list members discount. I'll let you all know how the install goes. Doug Elledge Rage'n against Age'n www.shirewood.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "DOUG ELLEDGE" <doug@SHIREWOOD.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 9:10 AM Subject: Cracked exhaust manifold on '84 -- 1.9
> Hello List > The engine noise was getting louder over a period of a month. I thought it > might be a sticky lifter but the other day I realized it was a cracked > exhaust manifold. The part right next to the head on drivers side rear. > Questions: If I buy the replacement part / section from The Bus Depot, will > it align and bolt up easily with the rest of the old system? What > complications can I expect? I thought I saw an aftermarket tuned exhaust > system for the 1.9 in a catalog, but I can't seem to find it. Has anyone > installed one of these on their van? Opinions? Who sells them? > I'll appreciate any help or ideas. > Thanks > Doug Elledge > Doug@shirewood.com |
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