Re: [T3] Skinny vs Fat - Stock Tailpipes

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 8 Aug 2001, at 23:20, Matt Small wrote:

> What is the history for the late model skinny versus fat tailpipes.  I
> just recieved a new one in the mail, compliments of Mr. Adney, and it
> is different then the one I have my 73 Square right now.  I currently
> have a tailpipe that is very skinney and curves down slightly, while
> the new one is fatter and strait.  Greg Gullion checked a parts book
> and noticed that they were both stock.  What is the deal with these
> two versions?

The large pipe version was introduced for the 72-3 models. You can 
install either version on any year (66-73) as long as you install a 
matched set of muffler/tailpipe. The early tailpipe is a 2-piece.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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