Re: Missing Exhaust bolts

       This problem of the stainless steel bol= ts coming loose is quite common.  I have found that by using Nylock nut= s solves the problem.  The nylon locking device does melt somewhat but = will keep the nut from coming loose and you will be able to undo the nut if = you need to but you will need to use a new nut afterwards.  If one coul= d find an all metal stainless steel lock nut that would be much better. = ; We have tried all kinds of hardware suppliers with no luck.  One othe= r soloution is to double nut the bolts, locking one nut againt the other.&nb= sp;
       Another reason the bolts coming loose i= s that the doughnut gaskets, especially if your using fiber ones, crush down= after time & heat, and cause the bolts to come loose.  We have fou= nd that by inserting a steel sleeve in the doughnut gasket will solve this p= roblem.  All doughnut gaskets now being shipped with the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust= Muffers & J-pipes are of this new improved type.  You can most= likely get a muffler shop in your area to make these up for you.

Peace 

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
BusFusion a VW C= amper camping event, Almonte, ON, May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 2002
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & Capital City VW Club
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless= Steel Mufflers  
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