[Vwdiesel] My '89 keeps stalling?

[Doyt W. Echelberger]

At 01:29 PM 8/19/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>.....snip.....................
>While I'm asking questions. In the middle of the problem my exhaust broke
>off right at the bottom of the funnel that clamps onto the exhaust
>manifold.  I am going to take it to my favorite stainless shop but want to
>get it running right first.  My question is would it hurt anything if I
>have him cut the funnel off some and put a slightly larger exhaust system on?
>
>Thanks again,
>
>Bart
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For my 84 Rabbit D, I bought a stainless steel flexible joint that looked
like it was covered with woven stainless fabric. It was original equipment
on a Dorf Aerostar van. About $40. I had it welded in place of the stock
joint and it has served well for a year. Diesels need flexibility there,
since they vibrate more than gassers at idle. My diesel exhaust systems
never rust out....they always vibrate and crack, and I get the cracks
welded. The flexible joint has solved most of that.

Doyt Echelberger