Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:55:36 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Exhaust problem - inquiry
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The cost of fixing the exhaust is variable because of the potential
difficulties encountered when trying to remove the rusted nuts bolts and
studs.
If you take it to someone who knows what they are doing, it will cost
less in the long run. The replacement parts will be of high quality, the
work will be well done. If you take it to the wrong place for the wrong
reason (ie price), you may end up paying much more in the end.
Somebody fairly recently detailed a long and drawn out story of exhaust
replacement that had a very sad ending due to inappropriate choices on the
part of the owner.
Do it right, do it once. Don't Mickey Mouse it! You'll be good for 10-15
years.
Just my experience, Jake
On 8/28/06, annasan1@comcast.net >Anna QS< <annasan1@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Happy late summer to all - - can it almost be Labor Day???!!!
>
> I plan to cross-post this to get mucho responses, so apologies
> ahead of time.......
> I would like to know just how major of a problem/disaster it is that my
> exhaust system needs replacing? During previous work on my '86 2.1L van
> I was told of probable upcoming exhaust problems. Well, "upcoming" came real
> soon, like 2 or 3 days later, and now I sound like a noisy motorcycle. This
> same mechanic told me the costs could range from $4-500 up to $1000. Can
> anyone share any exhaust/muffler stories and offer advice to a
> non-mechanically-minded nurse??
>
> I am still seeking a used westy interior in NW & No Cal region
> - am tired of the Mickey-Mouse job done on this van! I would like the
> entire side unit including tables, etc. Anything to fit an '86 but can
> retro-fit.
> ALSO - will consider a handy/crafty/ carpenter type person to do custom
> interior ??!!??
>
> We are in the Portland OR area; the place I took "Blue
> Mongrel" to was recommended via one of my trusted listserv groups. I am
> cautiously entering the VW-woes CLub, but have fixed income so this really
> sucks.
> I find myself doing the "woulda-coulda-shoulda shuffle"!
>
> Any & all responses to list or P-mail to help me with this are greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanx - Anna QS
>
> --
> " Lord keep Your arm around my shoulder
> and Your hand over my mouth."
>
--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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