Date:         Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:03:32 -0500
Reply-To:     Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Exhaust pipe--Where to Get Mounting Brackets
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I need to get a replacment mounting bracket for my front exhaust pipe--in
this case my bracket is the one that is bolted to the engine/trans.

I looked in the fiche, but this bracket is not separately listed and I
don't want to buy a new pipe just to get the bracket.

I need a very strong bracket similar to the factory bracket as I tend to
bash my pipes pretty hard.

At 08:32 AM 3/30/98 -0800, you wrote:
>A few thoughts on broken exhaust pipes.  I have had exhaust pipes crack on
>me twice.  Both times at least one of the mounting brackets was broken
>(first time the muffler bracket, second one of those tubular supports).
>Both times I removed the broken/cracked pipes and had them welded.  It cost
>$20 each time.  Another $20 for new gaskets and bolts and everything was
>perfect.  Neither of the welds that I have done has broken again.  So if
>your pipes are in good condition, other than the crack/break I would remove
>them and have them welded.
>
>John Brown
>
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