Jeff, I would guess from that price that the OEM part is a different
material than the 3ed party parts store item. The shop cost is
somewhat typical. I would expect the 3ed party part would not last as
long but who needs a 300K villager anyway??
charlie

--- In villagerquest@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Cannondale <pedals615@...>
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> The pipe was $274 or so I think and with labor and "shop supplies"
out the door,  it was around $440.   Ah you welders have it made.   
That's how it goes with car repairs, some are worse than others.  I
try to do as much as I can so hopefully it all averages out a bit. 
And it never helps when it's in the dead of winter.     Jeff...
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> --- On Tue, 1/13/09, Vitally <alcher@...> wrote:
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> From: Vitally <alcher@...>
> Subject: Re: [villagerquest] Re: V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
> To: villagerquest@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 1:27 AM
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> How much did it cost, total including tax and labour?
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> I did my Flex Pipe last year, cut it both sides with electric saw,
and welded in place the new flex pipe.
> Total $100.00
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> 96/V 275K,km in the rust belt.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Charlie
> To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 8:11 PM
> Subject: [villagerquest] Re: V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
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> Jeff, mine was cheap and easy to replace. I took one hard look at it
> and drove over to SIL's and said "hey, I got a job for you". So far
> the rest of the pipe is still OEM but its in TN now and out of the
> rust belt.
> charlie
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> -- In villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com, Jeff Cannondale <pedals615@ ..>
> wrote:
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> > Charlie,
> > Just got it done today, cost more than I wanted but they did
> just the pipe in question and left the rest. Hopefully the rest of
> the pipes last a long time. Thanks to all. Jeff
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> > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Charlie <cs.cress@ .> wrote:
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> > From: Charlie <cs.cress@ .>
> > Subject: [villagerquest] Re: V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
> > To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
> > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:35 PM
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> > Jeff, the first thing to go on the exhaust is the flex pipe and yes it
> > is replaceable as a single item. Probably the convoluted pipe is not
> > SS as SS is not as flexible as non-stainless. The braid may be but not
> > sure.
> > charlie
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> > charlie
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> > --- In villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com, Jeff Cannondale
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> > wrote:
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> > > $35? Wow, you got a steal. I saw on a local Nissan dealer's parts
> > website that's like a $250 pipe. Thanks for the info, Jeff
> > >
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> > > --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Bill Shafer <wgs@> wrote:
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> > > From: Bill Shafer <wgs@>
> > > Subject: Re: [villagerquest] V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
> > > To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 9:36 PM
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> > > Jeff, I'm not sure if it's stainless or not but mine is original
> > 159K. I replaced my own last summer, $35 on Ebay. All you need is the
> > flex pipe which comes with a flange fitting, nuts and bolts etc. I
> > don't think you need to replace the whole system unless there are
> > other issues.
> > >
> > > Bill 98Q Ohio
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> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: pedals615
> > > To: villagerquest@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:36 PM
> > > Subject: [villagerquest] V/Q exhaust systems, stainless?
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> > > Hiya,
> > > I have a '97 V with 98K miles. Late last summer, I started getting
> > > an exhaust leak that has since gotten somewhat worse. I was at
first
> > > fearful of the studs but it's actually to my relief coming from the
> > > stainless steel braided flex pipe up front.
> > > What I'm wondering is is the whole system stainless? I haven't been
> > > able to find out anywhere for certain. Before I look into
getting the
> > > pipe replaced, I'd like to know so I don't get ripped off by them
> > > wanting to replace the rest of the system when it's still good. I
> hope
> > > it's possible for the pipe to be replaced leaving the rest of the
> good
> > > parts intact. I'd almost consider it myself but wintertime isn't
the
> > > best time for DIY in Ohio. Neither is trying to get rusted bolts
off
> > > an exhaust system. Thanks, Jeff, '97V, Ohio
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