VW Bus Exhaust

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VW Bus Exhaust

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While my mother was at one of her customers the other she spotted this original exhaust in one of his cabinets. :shock: The owner was quite adamant it was specifically for a Fleetline. Is this true or was this same silencer used on early Baywindows or German Splits?

It’s interesting to see the different fittings and heat shields attached to this exhaust compared to the aftermarket ones.

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Seen something simillar on an industrial engine, that's not for a bus.
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That looks more like an original type3 exhaust to me. I agree with Rui; not for a bus.

If it is for a Fleetline, the question is why would it have a single, central tailpipe exit when Fleetline rear valences have two cut-outs like a Beetle?
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fig wrote:That looks more like an original type3 exhaust to me. I agree with Rui; not for a bus.

If it is for a Fleetline, the question is why would it have a single, central tailpipe exit when Fleetline rear valences have two cut-outs like a Beetle?

Well that clears a lot up. That central tailpipe exit didn't even occur to me that it won't line up with the cutouts.

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Is that Henry's floor tiles ? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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jolas wrote:Is that Henry's floor tiles ? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
This place was about 200km outside of Somerset West. No, it's not Henry's.
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It looks if it will work a treat on my SP2 with some mods (heatshield indicates flat engine)
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IMPI wrote:It looks if it will work a treat on my SP2 with some mods (heatshield indicates flat engine)
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It doesnt look like a type I engine , I am guessing its from a 412 varient? you guys have them over there dont you?
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fleetline15 wrote:It doesnt look like a type I engine , I am guessing its from a 412 varient? you guys have them over there dont you?
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It is definitely not from a type 4 engine. The exhaust flanges are completely different to a type 1 or type 3.

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