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Date:         Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:31:17 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
Comments: To: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>
In-Reply-To:  <C252F5CA.10785%robertmstewart@mac.com>
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On 4/23/07, robertmstewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:
> How long before it starts to rust?
>
> I am in NY State so I know it will rust eventually, is there anything that
> it can be coated with to slow the process?
>


Robert,


Vanagon lore has it that coating a new exhaust system with peanut oil
repeatedly until a nice patina is formed will seal the metal from
rust. Search "peanut oil exhaust" in the archives.


I really like the Cintube stainless headers that Frank C has for a no
worries installation. Once you get into the exhaust system R&R You
will not want to repeat the process anytime soon. I replaced the rear
header with Cintube  two winters ago (northern MI) and the front
header just recently. The rear still looks new except for a light
patina on the surface from heat. Driven daily through the salt mush.


Best of luck,
John Meeks


Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm


'91 Multivan, '85 GL
Top o' Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN
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