Date:         Tue, 13 May 2008 08:20:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
Comments: To: "Todd N. Sabin" <tnsabin@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <170488.5350.qm@web53908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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I have a SS Header on my 91 GL.  The previous owner had it put on a few
months prior to my purchase.  It's ok and I like the throaty sound.  But...

I've had to have some work done on it.  A bracket broke off, thus needed
wielding.  Also, I fear I may have a small leak where it mates with the head
just under the thermostat housing...

When, not if, I have to replace it, I'll be going with stock...

and Ditto on the fuel lines...

Plus, get a Bentley Manual....

Jim

On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 9:17 PM, Todd N. Sabin <tnsabin@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I just acquired my first Vanagon. My girlfriend and I were planning a trip
> around the country and started investigating appropriate transportation. We
> considered every option -  truck, conversion van, mini-van (yuck), renting
> an RV.....etc. But, none of them felt right.
>
> My buddy in college had  one and we had some really good times and
> adventures in it. I never considered it for myself, though. After much
> research, I fell in love with the idea. Although my girlfriend and I may be
> breaking-up, I still had to have the Vanagon. So, hear I am.
>
> This is my first project car, and I'm not terribly mechanically. But, I'm
> not too much of an idiot, and after seeing all of the support from the
> Vanagon community I'm excited about my new hobby.
>
> Well, my 1988 Vanagon needs a bit of work. The major, single investment
> will be in completely replacing the exhaust. I'm torn between price and
> performance. Any recommendations and advice on purchasing S&S Headers (or
> other aftermarket) verse an more expensive OEM exhaust?
>
> Thanks for your time and hope to contribute to the list serve when I gain
> some insight on how these things work.
>
> Todd
>
>
>
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Jim
Wilmington, NC