Author Topic: TIP: MK1 Jetta Turbo Diesel rear muffler (Read 3827 times)

vwpieces · « **on:** March 11, 2006, 09:56:15 am »

Everyone that has a Mk1 TD Jeta knows that the rear muffler is obsolete here in North America. I found something that is the same size diameter as the OE exhaust. 1984 (only) GLI 1.8L rear muffler will work. I just installed one on my 83 TD last night. The GLI muff does have a perforated section of pipe that extends into the muffler & has a 4 way crimp on the end. This makes the flow dissapate into the packing of the muffler. I did't think this was a good idea for a diesel since the original was free flowing & Diesel soot will just clog the sound insulation. I remedied it by inserting a 25mm pipe & hitting it with a hammer till the crimp opened up. Then moved up in size with the pipe till it was open & free flowing. Sounds super quiet & it was a flawless install just like original. The GLI muff is alot longer & is round... Still fits just the same.

That will hold me over until I get some cash for the TT stainless down pipe & the full SS exhaust. $760 is alot of cash for an exhaust but it will last. If you are in North America & would like a cheap fix on the rear muffler, Ansa home page has a link to clearance specials...$25 + shipping. They are ANSA brand, Quality & not crushed bends.

wyldman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2006, 11:54:59 am »

Magnaflow makes some nice stainless mufflers,which flow well (straight through),and are pretty cheap.They will not be a direct fit,but any muffler shop can mount them up easily.

Kudagra · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2006, 04:42:08 pm »

muffler???

vwpieces · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2006, 06:38:21 pm »

Yeah Yeah... but $40 shipped for a direct fit OE quality muffler & tailpipe that only took 20 minutes to install... no special tools or fabrication & I did not have the wasted time or expense of a muffler shop. It will defintely hold me over until I get the funds for a full SS setup from TT including a DP.

BTW is was 70* F here in PA today. I would have looked silly in shorts & T shirt wearing a scarf. :twisted:

Fisher · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2006, 07:14:47 pm »

Good information, Thanks. I've been trying to find something for my 84 TD.

Rudy

vwpieces · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2006, 09:33:32 pm »

Quote from: "Fisher"

Good information, Thanks. I've been trying to find something for my 84 TD.

Rudy

welcome & here is a link

http://www.ansaautomotive.com/OE/oe_deals.html

part # VW4457 at the bottom of the page.

rich brennick · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2006, 08:59:41 am »

vw pieces,
Is the Ansa part just the muffler and tailpipe only? There is no pipe in front of it, right?
The mid-pipe is available in NA, but not the rear muffler and tailpipe.
Per Bosal, there are 8 of the rear muffler/tailpipe assys. in Canada.
I'm trying to get one, but it's a PITA.
Are you pleased with your set-up, and does it fit right? Can't beat the price...
Again, specific to 83 Jetta TD.
Thanks,
Rich/ Michigan

vwpieces · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2006, 03:55:42 pm »

Hey Rich,

Yes it is just the the muffler with a tailpipe attached. The muffler is round & not oval, same dia pipe & is a perfect fit. Make sure you "open it up" though as I stated in the earlier post. Otherwise I thing the diesel soot may create a problem cloging it up.