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• Re: dead cats as fuel source or dead dogs
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:32:29 -0700
  ...they are bigger, and make much more noise. :-) On Wed, 14 Sep 2005, Evan Mac Donald wrote: > Cats are like the lifters in our...
• Re: parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:49:02 -0400
  ...First its not > illegal > to sell a hollowed out cat unless it was described as a functional > working > cat. Plus I am not really...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 31 May 2004 15:25:21 -0400
  Yes, I have and still do use stainless hardware for the collectors, cat, muffler and tail-pipe connections, it makes removal years later a...
• Re: Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:32:18 -0400
  At 10:19 AM 4/17/2015, Chris Szpejankowski wrote: >I tested an empty cat on my '84 Westy. The DJ code engine liked...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:44:28 -0400
  ...And multiple people at thesamba > have had issues as well: > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4454&category_id=&category_parent...
• which catalytic heater?
  Historical mailing list - Tom VandenBerg
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 22:20:45 EST
  ...I am seriously shopping for one the catalytic heaters that have been recently discussed on the list (plat-cat, Olympian). I have a few...
• Re: vanagon parts catalogue #2
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 08:38:22 -0800
  ...vanagon parts catalogue #2 > >Bjorn, > >Is there a VW part number on this catalogue? I asked at my local VW van >centre here in...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:50:10 -0700
  hi volks, i had a failed cat - simply knocked the honeycomb out, rebolted and got like 10-15% more power - heard this can affect...
• Re: Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:15:25 +0000
  The Catalyst made the difference. Based on the CO readings the O2 sensor was working. Notice the value of a properly working catalytic converter...
• Re: Bull Bars
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:35:50 -0500
  ...Unfortunately I have not had time to put a picture in our catalog, > but > you know what a winch looks like, right? > > http://www...
• Re: flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> FAILS emissions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:25:47 -0500
  ...flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> failes emissions > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > my EJ22 van has failed emissions (CO too high) several times in...
• Vanagon sliding door 'open' catch
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 17:59:48 -0800
  So, you slide the door open, and it's supposed to catch on a hook there by the rear door frame. Well, the hook...
• Re: Wanted: 02, and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 23:18:34 -0500
  It is illegal for *anyone* in this country to sell a used catalytic converter. YMMV. Personally I'd shy away from used O2 sensors...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:35:18 -0700
  Hey Neil, most Subaru conversions use the original cat and muffler assembly very successfully. Both the 2.2 and 2.5 litre motors use...
• "Non-electric" catalog
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 07:44:33 -0500
  I just got the 2006/2007 "Non-Electric" catalog from Lehman's. There is some really cool stuff in there .... cast iron double barrel...
• Vacuum operated idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 06:35:21 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23873&category_id=&category_parent_id= Has anyone tried this yet? Comments? Noteworthy; Gowesty will...
• Tools
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 21:34:09 -0000
  ...project (Mine) 82 Diesel L with carbed Rabbit engine (belongs to friend) 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat.
• Send Donations for Gerry here!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:01:47 -0500
  ...OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 85GL with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid
• Plugged Cat/muffler/oil pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:05:38 -0400
  Anyone want to explain how the plugged cat or muffler would set off the oil pressure light as one writer mentioned? The answer is...
• Re: catalytic converters input
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 13:04:44 -0500
  ...Rob, which do you prefer-the > noise + horsepower, or the quieter cat? > I prefer to run my marathons without a sock in my mouth...
• Re: Updated For Sale Parts List (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 10:33:24 EDT
  In a message dated 8/17/02 11:20:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: > #13) Two California Only Catalytic Converters...
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 11:42:35 EDT
  i nicknamed my vanagon: "the vanagon" i nicknamed my cat : "the cat" i nicknamed my dog: "the dog" the car keys: "the car keys...
• Re: Hobie Cat Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 14:02:13 -0600
  >Could our beloved Vanagons = >even haul a Hobie catamaran? My 84 Wolfy Camper pulls my Hobie 16 very well. 70-75mph. Of course I...
• auto importing NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:08:25 -0400
  ...so how many jadwagens did volkswagen produce? http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=coverstory&loc_code=index&content...
• Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:15:54 -0400
  http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4829542&showprevnext=1 I'm tired of hauling the Cabellas shower stall around and this looked...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:04 -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: catalytic converters input
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:53:38 -0700
  ...My '84 is a California car and has the honeycomb, but the cat that came with the 2.1 engine I am installing is...
• Re: Wipers won't stay tight
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 13:16:55 -0500
  Anthony said: <(I smacked the heck out of the cats whenever I caught them and they still did it.)> Do you actually think a...
• Re: Strange hole in dash
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 19:17:37 EST
  ...http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/categoryindex.asp?category=76001 I have a few new socket items added including a plug that fits both the...
• Re: turbo diesel install info
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:43:27 -0700
  ...Praise be the Cat. Oh yeah, no cats on diesels. It humps right along w/o a proper barbeque. Failing cats usually fail California...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:58 -0500
  ...Again should > > be well > > under 50 ppm even before the cat. So your nonpolluting test results > > do not > > confirm your cat is actually working...
• Buddy heater
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:02:57 -0800
  ...interesting that it seems to indicate that the Buddy is not a catalytic heater but rather says it is a radiant heater... ...it is...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:53:34 -0700
  ...Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 9:41 AM In my experience, a...
• RE: 85 Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 09:10:16 -0900 (AKST)
  ...A well tuned engine will just barely pass the emission test with a gutted catalytic. I have 2 '84 vanagons with one good cat...
• Re: Propex heater question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:12:06 -0700
  I have a Propex heater as well and used to have a Platinum Cat in my 84 (which also had a factory gas furnace...
• Re: advice on exhaust repairs needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 00:14:46 -0400
  ...I just purchased an after market cat. converter, and it came with one regular gasket and one metal doughnut gasket. Is this right? The...
• Re: UK question!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:33:45 -0400
  ...Our upcoming catalog will also list many items that are in their catalog. (Details to follow within a couple of days.) Sorry, but lack...
• Go Westy Fridge Elimination Kit
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:47:36 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4361&category_id=&category_parent_id= $60. Plus shipping. Pmail me if interested. Ric Sent...
• Re: Westfalia Waste Water Tank?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:00:21 -0800
  ...Holding Tank You looking for this http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5195025&showprevnext=1 They used to have a warning that...
• Re: Need some help.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:28:51 -0400
  ...Alexander wrote: >"Decomposed cat"? How on earth did a cat mange to get into an exhaust >system??? > >BOB It was very small, and had...
• WANTED WB SALES CATALOGS
  Historical mailing list - tod gusman
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 06:32:02 -0500
  ...VW WOLFSBERG SALES CATALOGS TO COMPLETE MY COLLECTION. CALL ME TOD GUSMAN 773-463-4742 85 GL 90 CARROT __________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal...
• Re: parts for sale!!! (f) must see!!! LOL
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 00:56:33 -0700
  Of course the cat's dead. What do you think they made the pizza out of - Brittney's elbows??? Boy, everybody's wondering about...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 21:15:37 -0800
  ...http://www.jcwhitney.com/catsubpic.jhtml?CATID=3339 Todd '88 Westy
• whos 15" steel rim is GW re-selling ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:32:09 -0700
  OK detectives who rim are gw selling http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4150&category_id=143&category_pare nt_id= they...
• Re: speaking of horns...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:14:50 +0000
  ...http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4757885&showprevnext=1 bob The horn on my van sounds really asthmatic. Any recommendations for a...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Plat Cat Heaters]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 03:58:53 GMT
  Steve - It's really good to see that Plat Cat is still around, and in Spokane! I've been looking at heaters for the...
• Re: 5- and 6-cylinder VW vans, catalysts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 10:31:14 +0300
  ...It looks problematic for Syncros. >Here are some of my quick observations: > >>1 complete exhaust system without catalyst (which is not yet >>needed in...
• End of Season Sale on Side Tents
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 17:12:53 -0500
  ...I have also added the Reimo catalog on CD to the website. This CD includes the 2003 English catalog as well as the 2004...
• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:07:57 -0600
  ...in the cat and extend > the wire. > > Mike > > Do the two vans use the same O2 sensor? Is it used pre cat in both...
• Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:02:06 -0700
  Assuming a properly-tuned engine, average driving habits, etc., how many miles could one expect the cat to normally last? Does time alone also...
• Re: Mice
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 12:11:00 -0700 (PDT)
  > > But who'd want a cat stuck in their ventilation system? They'd get wet > > from the condensation and smell worse than a diesel...
• I though these would sell, anyone need them?
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:49:43 -0500
  ...Power window motor - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33706&item=1873984680 power window door panel L - http://cgi.ebay.com...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 23:53:50 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor on my 1.9 L is between the >cat and the exhaust collector flange. Are you saying this piece of pipe...
• Re: Drip Tray "latch" to keep up while cooking
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 29 May 2010 21:40:31 -0700
  bullet catch yes. and while you're at lee valley, get some of the self adhesive urethane bumpers (hemispherical). lots of uses in van...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:55:47 -0500
  ...Question, on my '84, the O2 sensor is on the exhaust manifold, of course, and there is a plug on the Bosal cat for...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:05:08 -0700
  How were your numbers when you last smogged Donovan? If your CO and HC were great, your cat's fine. On Fri, Oct 23...
• Re: "OUR LIST"-Civil War
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 08:01:39 -0500
  ...You try catching a cat with a car stuck to your nose. :-) Chris Smith '82 Air Cooled Vanagon with heat!
• Re: Catalytic Convertor Orientation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 10:07:27 -0700
  Based on a similar cat converter installed on my 84, the plugged O2 sensor hole faces to the left of the vehicle. In addition...
• Re: Late Bus Pop Top on Splittie, possible ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 02:32:04 EST
  ...AOL.COM writes: << Ben, you think you can slide that by without anyone catching on eh? :<) >> Only someone from Pennisylvania could catch it. BenT
• Holiday Wishes
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:58:46 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com?catid=132 John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com?catid=74