VANAGON archives -- January 1996 (#484)

Date: Sun, 7 Jan 1996 11:45:25 PST Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: Clay_Perry@we.xerox.com (Perry,Clay) Subject: Heat Exchanger repair

Howdy,

While working on my 78 westie I noticed that the heat exchanger tin is corroding around the front of the unit. The flanges and all other parts of the exhaust are a bit rusty but still solid. My question is - does someone make a kit to replace just the outer tin and if not, can you weld a replacement portion up to the remaining tin? I would hate to have to shell out $400 for a replacement set. Also I have a bonus question- is there an easy way to remove a brake drum? The left side came off like a charm but the right side is stuck. I have beat on it, backed one adjuster (the other is frozen) all the way off, but it is still stuck, anyone got any ideas?

Thanks again Clay

78 westie

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