Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2013 09:03:12 -0400
Reply-To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Exaust system replacement
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Alfred, we sell the complete system for $425 just so you know (free
shipping to US list members!). It comes with all of the pipes, the muffler
and the tail pipe and also all of the gaskets you are going to need. If
you want a hardware kit to deal with all of the rusted fastners I can do
that for an additional $40. The kit does not come with a catalytic
converter or an oxygen sensor. If your cat is good you can just reuse it.
I would, however recommend replacing the oxygen sensor as well as they will
be frozen into the old pipe and not be able to be removed unless it was
replaced within the last six months. The part number for the exhaust kit
for the 1.9l Vanagon is Exhaust1 in our webstore. If you want to add the
hardware kit just put it in the notes of the order. We ship to Canada all
the time so that is not an issue.
As far as removing things goes, I use a sawzall to cut away all of the old
pipes as they are not going to be saved and this is usually faster than
trying to get apart rusted bolts and nuts. Once you get to the four
flanges at the head, you are going to want to cut them so you can get a
straight shot on the 8 bolts/nuts there. Heating the flange of the head up
with a propane torch is usually good enough to break stubborn bolts/studs
free. You want to try turn them and if they don't want to turn, heat them
up for another 30 seconds and try again. Usually a minute of torch time on
each should be enough to get them coming loose. If you are using an
acetelene torch (I usually do not) just a second or two of torch time
should be enough (overkill if you ask me).
That is the best way I have found to do it and we replace these all the
time. If I can be of any further help to you, please let me know.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 8:57 PM, Alfred Bagdan <abagdan@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hi all Vanagonians,
>
> I'm thinking of replacing the complete exhaust system for my 1985 Vanagon,
> by purchassing the parts from the Busdepot. Has anyone done this lately,
> what should I watch out for. My main worry is the removing of the stud
> nuts, without twisting off the studs. Should I remove the alternator and
> waterpump for easier access.
> Any help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alfred
> 85, Vanagon
>
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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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