Westy 1985 Muffler $ 59.17 ( after rebate)

[Terry Kay]

I don't know where you came up with that two piece strap arrangement, why it's welded up that way, it looks like it's a home brew, patched up set up.

Taking a quick look at this strap that I manufacture, you can easily see how it could be quickly cut, shortened, and the end re-bent , drilled to accommodate any diameter muffler & hold it tight to the upper saddles.

IF--you cut it too short, it wouldn't be an issue as all is you would have to do is use a longer strap bolt to pull it tight to the saddle.

It may be difficult to use that patched strap that you have to get the same results--it may not work as I have described.
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T.K.

[Terry Kay]

Do just as I suggested.
Shorten up the strap.
Cut the end off, duplicate the bend, drill a new hole.

Slack will disappear.
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T.K.

[samander]

Here is the one I was hoping to use:

[Terry Kay]

Now you're going to make this pretty simple task difficult.

Cut the end off of the straps , put another bend in it to duplicate what you just removed,
drill a hole, it's all done but the crying.

But, this can be only done with the solid straps I build.
Not the doubled up, rot off of the van in a year, Chinese copies of the original straps.

Then your stuck.

Let's see what you have.
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T.K.

[samander]

I have new straps I was going to use, but isn't the end piece welded? are you suggesting welding a new stopper piece further up the strap?

[Terry Kay]

The answer is so simple, you'll bonk your forehead with your hand.

Shorten up the strap a hair.
Done.

If the strap you have is pretty maggoty, I custom manufacture heavy duty straps for a situation just like this.
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T.K.

[samander]

Hey guys,
Its time to replace my stock muffler on my 1991 vanagon 2.1 and I have picked up the walker quiet flow as a replacement. When setting on the stock brackets i noticed the muffler is too small for my brackets and straps. There is about half inch of play. Has anybody had this experience and if so what was your solution? I was thinking of some material that could act as a spacer under those hot temperatures. Thanks!

[Wildthings]

[purplepeopleeater]

it looks like ass if you ask me, but rarely what I think counts.









sorry, I was in the split section and picked up some sand

[morymob]

Any mufflers i replace i've used one for a '70's Ford maverick-6cyl. Turned down exit pipe but u need to add the flange in input , position muffler first then markflange position to muffler. I then put a couple tacs on, remove and finish weld. Longest lasting one was on 12 yrs when sold and are Maremont (?Spelling) brand. Also very quiet.

[Terry Kay]

You can order one an any Local Flaps

Walker Vanagon Muffler.
About 80 bucks, lifetime warrantee, no shipping to pay.
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T.K.

[Nikkoleto]

What is the Stock Vanagon Muffler and where can I get one? I have a 87 GL and need one unfortunately.
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1987 Vanagon GL

[Wildthings]

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[r39o]

[RCB]

Looks as if Walker doesen't manufacture a muffler for an 82 air-cooled Westy. Would it be wise/ not so wise to use the #22392 they show in the picture?

It appears to be the same configuration as the air-cooled mufflers are...a flange on one end and just a small straight pipe on the other.

Besides the world reversing its rotation....whats the downside on installing a muffler thats not designed for a particular vehicle.

[PDXWesty]

If you go to the manufacturers website, you will actually see part numbers and sketches. They are round like the originals.

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89 Westy 2.1 Auto

[r39o]

[Terry Kay]

<<A question about the brackets. Do the stock mounts fit this muffler or is a after market set/home made version the way out.

I know the original post was for an earlier model but the Walker Exhaust 22485 Quiet-Flow3 Muffler should fit nice on me 2.1. Anyone have any experience?>>

The Walker mufflers are a little bit smaller in diameter then the stock VW muffler
The upper saddles will accept them with no problem, but this leaves a big gap between the muffler and the lower strap.

I've had the answer for tis problem, and have had the solution for at least 10 years.

I've been manufacturing heavy duty straps that are a little bit shorter than will fit to any muffler & hanger anyone has to offer for the vanagon.

The secret is only in the strap bolt length.

That's it---
And any after market muffler will fit into the stock Vanagon upper saddle with my heavy duty muffler strap.

Problem solved, All Done.
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T.K.

[Terry Kay]

<<A question about the brackets. Do the stock mounts fit this muffler or is a after market set/home made version the way out.

I know the original post was for an earlier model but the Walker Exhaust 22485 Quiet-Flow3 Muffler should fit nice on me 2.1. Anyone have any experience?>>

The Walker mufflers are a little bit smaller in diameter then the stock VW muffler
The upper saddles will accept them with no problem, but this leaves a big gap between the muffler and the lower strap.

I've had the answer for tis problem, and have had the solution for at least 10 years.

I've been manufacturing heavy duty straps that are a little bit shorter than will fit to any muffler & hanger anyone has to offer for the vanagon.

The secret is only in the strap bolt length.

That's it---
And any after market muffler will fit into the stock Vanagon upper saddle with my heavy duty muffler strap.

Problem solved, All Done.
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T.K.

[powderedwaters]

Hot Tamales thats a deal! Once I can organize a secret cross border operation I'll have me a shiny new one.

A question about the brackets. Do the stock mounts fit this muffler or is a after market set/home made version the way out.

I know the original post was for an earlier model but the Walker Exhaust 22485 Quiet-Flow3 Muffler should fit nice on me 2.1. Anyone have any experience?

http://www.amazon.com/Walker-Exhaust-22485-Quiet-F...;carId=001
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89 VanagonGL Hannover Edition 2.1 AT