Hi all,
I think that I have narrowed it down to either the 1.9l OEM at just over
$1000 CAD or the 2.1l OEM at almost $1500 CAD. The SS option is almost
$2000 CAD, and firstly I'm way to cheap, and secondly, the SS exhaust will
probably outlive me, so...

Everything I read tells me that the 2.1 is 'more robust', but not exactly
sure what the details are.
Is it $400+ more robust than the 1.9, or should I just stick with the 1.9
OEM version?
Interested in what people have to say.
Thanks in advance,
Mark

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com>
Date: Wed., Aug. 18, 2021, 1:42 p.m.
Subject: Re: 1.9 L Complete Exhaust System CANADA
To: Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com>

Cool - although I typically order most of my stuff through GW or Van Cafe -
I find Cal Imports sometimes has things the other 2 don't and I also find
their service pretty good overall - it helps that they are about 45 minutes
away from where I live too.

You can also check in on Werke 1 who bring in Vanagon stock from the US and
then distribute in Canada - Barry is a good guy.  https://www.werke1.com.
There are some savings on duty and shipping however - it would still
require shipping across Canada back to you.

Bruce

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 9:52 AM Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks Bruce. I have used California Imports in the past. I'll source the
> parts there and see how they stack up.
> Regards,
> Mark
>
> On Wed., Aug. 18, 2021, 12:12 p.m. Bruce Todd, <beeceetee@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> California Imports in Surrey BC have the 2.1 stainless listed however it
>> is currently out of stock.  Not sure how it stacks up against the GW
>> model.  They might be able to tell you where you can source one or a 1.9
>> system closer to home.
>>
>> Knowing you are not wanting the big postage and duty costs from the US -
>> this may be a slightly cheaper option.
>>
>> If you are hoping to keep your van over the long term stainless is the
>> way to go if you can bite the bullet.
>>
>> Bruce
>>
>> On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Mark Pinnell <
>> mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Jeff. I'll let you know if I go the piece by piece route, but
>>> leaning towards the complete system. I did read about converting to the
>>> 2.1
>>> system, but thought like it sounded too easy...   ... I'll revisit that
>>> idea.
>>> Mark
>>>
>>> On Tue., Aug. 17, 2021, 3:42 p.m. Mark Pinnell, <
>>> mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> >
>>> > In the 10+ years that I have owned Pearl (85 Westy), I have read pretty
>>> > much every post. I have sought help on two occasions over the years,
>>> and
>>> > had immediate and correct responses both times. Once stranded in
>>> Fundy, NB
>>> > and the second time, managed to limp home the last few miles after a
>>> 2700
>>> > mile trip touring Civil War battlefields.
>>> >
>>> > This time I'm looking for thoughts on purchasing a complete new exhaust
>>> > system. I have had it off a number of times for repairs, and am well
>>> past
>>> > the point where patches and welds both outnumber and outweigh the
>>> original
>>> > metal.
>>> >
>>> > As I am located in Canada (Orillia, Ontario), the shipping and exchange
>>> > rate to USD makes a US purchase prohibitive.
>>> > I don't mind doing my own work, and will even travel a reasonable
>>> distance
>>> > for pickup.
>>> >
>>> > Looking for possibilities from the group to add to my online searches.
>>> >
>>> > Regards (and thank you in advance),
>>> > Mark
>>> >
>>>
>>