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• Re: Cat causing heads to crack?
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 09:03:17 -0700
  ...If everyone did this to there catalytic converters we'd all be breathing much worse air. This is another example of thinking of 'me...
• For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:38:11 -0800
  ...com/ec_view_details.php?id=4481&category_id=&category_pa rent_id> &category_id=&category_parent_id= to a relatively cheap aftermarket finned...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:09:08 -0700
  there are countless gasoline vanagons running with a hollow cat. Doesn't hurt anything .. though a hollow cat does not flow quite as well...
• Plat cat heater in vanagon photo
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 19:59:41 -0800
  If anyone is interested, here is a photo of the vented platinum catalytic heater installation in my vanagon. http://members.tripod.com/~wetwesties/maryhill...
• Cat causing heads to crack?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 07:45:57 -0700
  ...storage and backflow of heat from the cat? He suggested drilling a hole through the cat, through the hcomb about an inch in diameter...
• Princess Auto
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:14:23 -0500
  Princess Auto will gladly send a catalog with Canadian pricing to any US address, just for the asking. However, they also have operations here...
• Re: Another Catalog for VWs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Mon, 31 May 1999 15:42:50 -0400
  I've seen their catalog before at one of our local vintage VW club meetings. I don't think they handle any Vanagon parts...
• Sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:59:28 -0800
  ...The front latch seems to catch, but the rear latch seems to catch, then pop the rear of the door back open. I've...
• Re: [tiico]replacing catalytic converter.
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:01:05 -0600
  ...jimt On Saturday, Sep 28, 2002, at 18:45 America/Denver, Ki wrote: > pulled the cat out but can't seem to unscrew the...
• Re: Need new cat
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:12:52 -0500
  > Who sells the best direct fit replacement catlytic > converter for the 2.1 wbx? Mine are $99.95, are well made (in the U...
• Re: Westy in EMS Sale Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Tue, 22 May 2007 21:40:24 -0400
  ...Mayrand 1980 Westy "SuperVan" On May 22, 2007, at 8:18 PM, Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > > Received my EMS Memorial Day Sale catalogue today...
• Platinum Cat 6P12 info
  Historical mailing list - Ian Truelsen
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:41:01 -0700
  I just came into possession of a Cat 6P12 propane catalytic heater and I was looking to find some information about it. However, I...
• Re: Torque value for thermo switch on WBX rad?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:50:54 -0800
  ...snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&SUB_Cat_ID=121828&SUB_Cat_NAME=Adjustable+Click%2DType&Cat_ID=121827&Cat_NAME=Torque&group...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:33:59 -0700
  ...for a cat doesn't flow as well > as a good cat, or a straight pipe in place of a cat. > don't tell...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:19:33 -0400
  ...Again should be well under 50 ppm even before the cat. So your nonpolluting test results do not confirm your cat is actually working...
• Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:55:05 -0700
  ...The fouled catalytic was (apparently) caused by a solenoid that crapped out (intermittently), leading to unburned fuel gunking up the catalytic converter. The ignition...
• Re: muffler possibilities
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 08:08:51
  ...the catalyst from >the system is not exactly legal; but I know for a fact that a properly >maintained engine without a catalyst is...
• Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:10:15 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2459 <http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2459&category_id=132&category...
• Cal Vanagon vs Rabbit Cats
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 20:15:44 -0600
  Does anyone know if the rabbit cat is the same as the California model vanagon? (81-83) TIA Bill V. "I'd Rather Be...
• FS: rare' 86 "Hobie Cat" Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 23:50:47 EST
  here's one of those rare "Hobie Cat" vanagons.. i think they were offered 86 only and were always white.. anyway, go for it...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:14:55 -0700
  ...The spare front lower grill had a broken tang at the bottom and the cat and exhaust looked pretty iffy. The van was pretty...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 20:41:03 -0500
  ...The most expensive way is to use a stock system, which consists of a crossover pipe, cat, muffler, and tailpipe. Assuming your Vanagon is...
• Re: Review of Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 22:31:35 -0500
  ...A catalog was enclosed with my second order. Originally, I requested a catalog that was never sent (requested 3 years ago) but Jim exchanged...
• Re: Rebuild research - oil pressure - NW Connecting Rod
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 12:53:16 -0400
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/catalog.jsp?model=58&category=15 And here is the link to the GoWesty engines: http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2...
• Re: I seem to have gotten burned... by someone in portland, ore.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:21:51 -0400
  ...The cat has broken flanges and is EMPTY. (I mainly need the > cat and thought it would be ok to have a spare muffler...
• Re: oh No!- My "New" 1984 Westy Shuts Down on the H-Way! CATALYIC CONVERTER
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:03:30 -0800
  I had the same problem with the cat. My difficulty was caused by a bad rotor which caused poor ignition and, hence, gasoline to...
• wasserboxer muffler & CAT
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 96 12:55:41 EST
  ...On to the CAT, the new CAT is stainless steel, matches the old one in length and flange configuration. The only difference is the...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:03:30 -0800
  ...They are pretty much the same, but the front catch piece is shorter by about 2" on one, requiring a skinny spare tire. If...
• Fw: Music Video and VW Bus - Splity with Cat Stevens
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:47:20 -0700
  ...The license plate even says "CAT" He is one cool Cat. Cheers, �Joel Cort Rochester NY. 89 Syncro Westy (CinnabarVan) 87 Syncro Transporter (Stella...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure - Not
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:28:10 -0500
  ...The last > catastrophic failure I had (a 2.1) left a large hole in the top of the > case. > > > > > Rob > becida@comcast.net >
• Re: microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:59:15 -0600
  ...Ryan On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 9:42 PM, Paul and Catherine Lemiuex < catherinelemiuex@gmail.com> wrote: > We need to install a microwave...
• no cat-potential probs?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 21:01:58 -0400
  ...Well, just replaced my muffler (thanks Ron) and cat today and guess what?! The DPO had punched it out! So now my question, will...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 20:48:58 -0400
  Let me rephrase the want ad for NY: "I would like to purchase a used catalytic converter for recycling purposes. Does anyone have one...
• Re: '85 Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 19:12:53 -0500 (EST)
  > > $2400 Longblock > $750 Labor > $800 Cat. Convert. > ------------------ > $3950 (plus other extras probably) > I'm not sure what to do about the engine, but you...
• Re: Custom Cat Heaters (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:16:24 -0400
  Surprized no one has mentioned the Normal Cat Heaters, mine, however do not like to travel so I use them only at home. Besides...
• Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:00:55 -0500
  Hi Everyone, Quick question, why would a late model vanagon engine possibly catch on fire? What are the signs to look for? What could...
• Re: FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:53:31 -0700
  > I'm auctioning off a brand new catalytic converter straight pipe (bypass). > I bought it for my van but never got around to installing...
• How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 22:19:45 +0100
  ...The catch will still not slide off the mounting - any ideas? Steve
• Re: Cat-again Vanagon Humor
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 20:57:29 -0800
  ...Cat-again Vanagon Humor >>> >>> Recently one of my neighbors moved out and deserted her full grown >> female >>> cat. >>> I found this out while I...
• Re: How can you mess up a cat? (and no not a furry one)
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Sun, 10 May 1998 15:01:31 -0400
  ...If your >O2 sensor dies the oxygen content of your exhaust changes and so does the >temprature therefor killing your cat. Cranking without starting...
• Re: Cost of Plat Cat 3p12?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:19:31 -0800
  The Plat Cat has been out of production for about 3 years. Arnie Lind of A&L Enterprises is servicing and selling refurbished Plat...
• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:24:03 -0400
  The new cat I got from them had the same plug ... and it too blew out the first time I drove the van after...
• traveling with a cat(s) in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:18:19 -0500
  ...i am a cat person....so naturally i have had to travel with them.. usually when i have gone on trips with the cats...
• Re: parts catalogs still available for 85's?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 23:05:43 -0800
  ...parts catalogs still available for 85's? > >I believe it a lister named Bjorn that had parts catalogs available. If >you're out there...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 17:14:28 -0500
  What type cat was first installed? It should not have failed that early although it could have been fouled. If it was a CARB...
• Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:34:21 -0600
  ...The advent of the small catalytic heater was salvation. Insulated engine cowling covers were used and those little catalytic heaters, often carried in the...
• Re: VW only parking signs
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 04:15:56 -0500
  ...1-800-441-2242 Catalog No: Beetle sign: AD7092 Bus sign: AD7082 Cost: $12.95 each Shipping $0-$15: $3.50 Sales tax only...
• Re: [GEN] Bra for SA Grill?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:28:50 EDT
  ...http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?category=76002&prodid=1404229 Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 636-797-9015 636-789...
• getting a jump on winter-plat cat heaters available anywhere?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:54:45 -0700
  ...Any sources? Or recommendations on what to do instead? I find lotsa links to _unvented_ catalytic heaters but are they safe for inside the...
• gutted cats, dead cats and dead people (absolutely NVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 01:49:23 EDT
  ...This thread > gives me hope for all on this list. > > hey when i mentioned i gutted the cat on my van got flamed from...
• Re: Don't Buy Gas In Lynchburg, VA! Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:08:48 -0400
  ...Misfiring from bad gas can result in unburned gas making its way to the cat. Too much unburned gas in the cat will overheat...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:51:53 -0700
  ...Gas versis catalytic converter > > > I have a 1984 Vanagon Waterboxer that seems to be eating catalytic > converters in less than a year. I have...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 17:18:00 -0500
  ...Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter What type cat was first installed? It should not have failed that early although it could have been fouled...
• Re: cherrybomb as a mufler
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 11:12:40 -0800
  ...I refitted an empty cat shell, and used an 18", and it was better, but not much.I then used an intact cat, and...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:05:21 -0700
  ...These would be the cats where a catalytic converter shop (just couldn't say "cat shop") actually replaces the guts of your catalytic converter...
• Re: flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> failes emissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:40:51 -0500
  ...Yes, if the CAT is too cool, it will not properly reduce your CO emissions. How far is your CAT from the engine - is...
• Platinum cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 19:06:35 EDT
  ...For this very reason the maker's of the Platinum Cat vented catylitic heater have a special sale of the 3P12 and th 6P12...
• Re: Red hot cat. converter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:23:59 -0500
  ...This would explain the cold exhaust pipes (cooled by raw gas) and the red hot cat trying to burn all the gas vaporized in...
• Re: California catalytic converter needed
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:07:28 -0400
  Doug - Don't blame the cat yet. I had the same high NOx symptoms in my 85 and they were of intake and exhaust...
• Re: Catholic heaters <T>
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 18:00:55 +0100
  I've never heard of catholic heaters before. What kind of fuel? Incense? (OK, I know it isn't friday yet, but I couldn...