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Cruz wrote:There are a few topics running on this subject so I thought I would put it all into one post that people can find in the future when they search for exhausts. I assume forum users do search first before asking?

These are for the most common watercooled 1.9 and 2.1 petrol engines and are not in any particular order

First of all you need to find out what exhaust system you have. Is it the early type or the late type? If your van was registered in 1985 don't go off your registration year as your van may have been built earlier than 1985.

The early exhaust was from 1980-1985 and the silencer is unsupported
The late exhaust was from 1985-1992 and the silencer is larger and supported by two saddles

The attached images at the bottom of this post show what the two types look like as you may have a post 1985 van where the tightwad previous owner fitted an pre-85 exhaust system.

Standard mild steel Exhaust

Standard mild steel Early and late exhaust systems available from

1) Justkampers - Exhaust system bundle packs available
2) German Swedish and French Car Parts (GSF)

Late DG/DJ Stainless Exhaust Systems

1) Brickwerks sell an exact stainless steel copy of the original late exhaust system.

2) Jp Exhausts sell as well as fit their own late exhaust version.



3) Turbo Thomas sell their version of the late exhaust system

4) It is also an option to fit the vwspeedshop early style exhaust system (see below for web details)

Early DG/DF Stainless Exhaust System solutions

1) VW Speedshop sell a stainless system that will fit both early and late vans.

2) Brickwerks are currently developing replica early stainless steel exhaust systems in consultation with their supplier.
UPDATE 11/07/2011: Brickwerks are currently testing prototype early system pipes http://brickwerks.wordpress.com/2011/07 ... e-exhaust/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

When they become available it will most likely be posted on the Brickwerks facebook page

3) Consult your local Longlife Exhaust Centre to see if they will build you a custom exhaust

See an example here https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... 0#p7594110" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;





4) Some members have reported that Turbothomas supply early stainless exhaust systems.

5) Fit the late style stainless exhaust to your early van.
The silencer needs supporting on the late system so the parts required are 2nd hand Engine Mount (025-199-221A) and longer M10x85 bolts, Silencer Saddles and straps . (Stainless from Brickwerks or 2nd hand VW originals)

If I have missed anything (most likely) let me know

Custom Alternative Options

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jasnruby wrote:confused now why would the mot advisory say the heat exchanger is corroded and insecure