I have a 1.9L Vanagon. Is this Exhaust Update Kit the right choice for me?

Yes! This kit is specifically designed to allow you to install a 2.1L exhaust system on your 1.9L Vanagon. It includes stainless steel brackets and all the necessary hardware to adapt your existing engine mount. This eliminates the need to find and swap out your engine mount assembly. This kit works with 1983-1985 Vanagons.

Is the Exhaust Update Kit installation difficult?

The installation is designed to be straightforward. The kit includes detailed PDF instructions. You will need to modify your heat shield—the instructions show exactly where to make the necessary cuts. Based on customer reviews, taking your time and following the instructions will ensure a successful installation.

Are there any potential issues after installing the Exhaust Update Kit?

Based on customer feedback, ensuring proper support for the exhaust system is important, as vibrations may cause cracking over time if proper support isn't provided. By following the instructions, you should have no issues. The kit itself is a great fix for the 1.9 to 2.1 exhaust upgrade.

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Exhaust Update Kit - Early to Late

Product:	GVW-ENG-MNT-ADPT
Works With:	1983-1985
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
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Wrench Rating:	Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

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Proposition 65: This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Self-certified made in USA of U.S. and imported parts

In the old days, if you wanted to upgrade your 1.9L van with the superior 2.1L exhaust system, you would have to find a used 2.1L engine mount and then swap them out- a job that is much easier said than done. No more! With this kit, you can update your early engine mount instead. These adaptors bolt to the 1.9L engine mount and provide the mounting provisions needed for the late-style muffler saddles.

Kit includes:
• (2) Stainless brackets
• Installation hardware

To download or print these instructions, please click the arrow in the top right hand corner of the viewer below.

Instructions

This kit requires permanent modification of the heat shield in order to clear the later-style exhaust supports. See the diagram in the images above for the necessary cuts.