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  • Re: does anyone make the old evaportive window mount coolers anymore?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 09:14:56 -0700
    I believe this is the vent which Phaedra installed http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?store Id=10001&langId=-1&catalogId...
  • Re: DIY Doorpanel materials?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 15 May 2006 20:29:37 -0400
    ...http://busdepot.com/catalog.jsp?model=58&category=42&group=109 - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll...
  • Re: Catalytic convertor
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Tue, 23 Jan 2001 07:47:46 -0700
    ...The O2 sensor is (as was mentioned) in the cat on the 2.1 Keith "Paul M. Hillbish" wrote: > > In a message dated 1...
  • Re: Removing & replace OEM cup holders
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Mon, 27 May 2002 00:17:14 EDT
    ...http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?category=76002&prodid=1131564 Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 636-797-9015 636-789...
  • Re: Cats and Campers
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 06:35:40 -0500
    When traveling with cats or small dogs aerial predators can be a hazard for the unprepared. And airborne attacks are most often unexpected with...
  • Re: friday - at the airport - some closeups of the catalina
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:21:33 -0800
    ...friday - at the airport - some closeups of the catalina To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 10:17 AM Got "behind...
  • Re: So who sails? I keep forgetting a bunch of the vanagon people also have
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:11:46 -0800
    Humphrey VW in Hayward had a Hobie Cat edition for sale - I thought it was really cool and wanted to buy it, but it...
  • Re: Running without a cat
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:11:54 -0400
    ...Generally you won't see any significant improvement in > > power when removing the cat unless you also do something that NEEDS > > the extra flow...
  • Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:54:38 -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...
  • Re: Propane heaters
    Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
    Tue, 9 Oct 2001 14:32:01 -1000
    My current thinking is that the Plat Cat vented catalytic is the way to go because: 1. Its at least $100 cheaper than all...
  • Tires and wheels
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:41:15 -0400
    ...Dennis http://instockwheels.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view <http://instockwheels.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=886 > &category_id=886 http...
  • Re: California catalytic converter needed
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:54:12 -0700
    > The combination of NOx, CO, and HC tells me the cat is gone. Thanks for the confirmation - it's tough finding a replacement at...
  • Re: Carat Table Problems
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Oct 1996 20:46:55 -0400
    ...It seems there is some sort of catch behind the table low on the side. Is it a positive catch, or some sort of...
  • Re: Fast German Auto Catalog
    Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
    Thu, 27 May 1999 04:23:02 -0700
    ...For some reason, the Fast German catalog would not open on my acrobat 2.0. Everything else opened just fine with it. I downloaded...
  • Re: Exhaust needed for 84 1.9l motor needed....used ok!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 May 2001 10:42:47 EDT
    ...This includes everything but the cat and oxygen sensor. I also have the S&S system for the 1.9l for $280 (again includes...
  • Van-Again Auction items closing soon
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 17 Mar 2003 10:10:53 -0500
    AC Evaporator with expansion valve (for 86-91 Vanagons) <http://www.strictlyvwauctions.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?category=vana gon2&item=1047920150> Brand...
  • Cabinet Metal Door Catch
    Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
    Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:13:18 -0700
    Morning all, I'm looking for 2 metal door catches for holding cabinet doors closed in my 86 westfalia. If you have a spare...
  • catalytic mod
    Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
    Sat, 01 Apr 1995 22:50:26 -0500
    Is it {feasible,sensible,desirable} to add catalytic converter to a bus? I'm thinking it is an environmentally friendly thing to do, but...
  • Re: NEED INFO FAST!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 4 Jun 1997 22:48:35 -0400
    ...much it would cost to have a new cat-converter put on it!! A catalytic converter is $99.95. -Ron Salmon The Bus Depot...
  • For Sale: Catalytic Converter
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:57:40 -0700
    I have a Catalytic converter from a 84 vanagon for sale. It is in good shape. The inside is not damaged. If you are...
  • Re: Eastwood catalog
    Historical mailing list - David..M
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 09:52:49 -0400
    I just got this interesting catalog in the mail, looks like it has lots of good stuff for the do-it-yourself Vanagon restorer...
  • stuff for sale
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
    Sun, 1 Apr 2001 15:10:58 -0700
    ...Muffler and Cat. Cat is less than 2 years old. wheels and tires (4). white "spoke" hubcaps (4) I don't want to ship...
  • Re: Removal of cat converter
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Sun, 14 Oct 2001 22:22:07 -0500
    ...It probably is less polluting, too! AB Jermide wrote: > How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major > disadvantage beyond environmental concerns...
  • Re: The cat debacle or Schrodinger's Cat revisited
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Sat, 3 Nov 2001 11:25:37 -0800
    Uhm, Mike, what about yourself? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. > I think there are lots of spooky things observable at the macro level. > > If you don't I...
  • Why do kids today get all the cool vans?
    Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
    Thu, 15 Jul 2004 19:52:58 -0600
    <http://www.fugly.com/media/download.php?cat=IMAGES&id=5180&sort=&order=&rat ing=&per_page=100> http://www.fugly.com/media/download...
  • Vanagon Woes...
    Historical mailing list - Vern D. Moen
    Fri, 17 Sep 1999 13:26:55 -0700
    ...Fortunately I had used SS fasteners so the cat and muffler came right off. Boy, it sure seemed dark in the catalytic converter, guess...
  • Re: NVC: Catenary Curve: Final Answer
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 3 Feb 2003 11:09:06 -0500
    ...A cable stretched so tight there is no visible deflection will still form a catenary in a uniform gravity or acceleration field, although you...
  • Re: I seem to have gotten burned... by someone in portland, ore.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:19:49 EDT
    ...I bought a used cat Right there is the whole story. A used CAT ! Where in the world do you expect to find a...
  • Re: My Friday the 13th Vanagon Story...
    Historical mailing list - B
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:09:26 -0800
    ...Holy cats! I think that maybe the cat climbed up under the > van and is riding along with me. Since I'm close to...
  • Re: Plat Cat Heater install pictures
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Wed, 7 Jan 2015 18:03:48 -0500
    ...Charging all batteries > > > > Truckfridge etc. > > > > VW PLAT CAT Heater +porto potty > > > > outside exhuast rt side
  • Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:25:50 -0500
    ...So, what happens to the catalytic converter if we use the ZDDP additive? And I know that the oils that were available when our...
  • Re: Slipping Auto Tranny after fluid change
    Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
    Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:11:59 -0500
    ...It slips then catches. Sometimes with a little bump as it catches. Fluid is spot on. Measured when warm with the engine running. I...
  • Re: Vanagon louvered side windows?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Thu, 15 Jun 1995 08:00:44 -0700 (PDT)
    So Andy Erskine says: > > If you can get hold of a Reimo (or is it Riemo) catalogue, they have every > conceivable Vanagon gadget you...
  • Re(2): Rough running when Hot
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:08:10 -0500
    Karl, You mean when the engine warmed up, the cat. converter would freeze-up in your Olds. How could this happen. In my Vanagon...
  • Re: Need Help re Sliding Window
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Jan 1999 22:36:56 EST
    The sliding window in a Westie has the catch in the center of the window while the sliding window in a non-camper usually...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Poppy
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 21:38:10 -0700
    Saw some cats in Indiana that I wouldn't mess with but a domestic? Naw just put peanut butter on their feet. Teaches them...
  • Re: Installing New CAT
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:46:16 EDT
    ...I'm putting in a new Cat and muffler today when I realized the Cat may be directional. Is this the case? Does it...
  • Re: Link to free Automotive Service manual - not exactly ETKA - almost
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 2 Aug 2023 19:57:21 -0700
    Good one, thanks > On Aug 2, 2023, at 9:32 AM, Mark McCulley <mark@markmcculley.com> wrote: > > Free ETKA parts catalog is here: https...
  • Windshield Sunshade
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:18:26 +0000
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3526&category_id=334&category_parent_id= David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle TN
  • The Bus Stop
    Historical mailing list - Matt Burkel
    Mon, 8 May 1995 12:01:19 -0400 (EDT)
    Anybody out there ever heard of or recieved anything from The Bus Stop catalog? They are part of Rocky Moutain Motorworks, (that name rings...
  • Re: Help! no one wants to buy my Westy!
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Tue, 2 Feb 1999 21:11:13 -0500
    ...I'll call that and raise you another $300 (or 6 cat "neuters" OR 4 cat "spays"!)!!! BOB - WA4RRN '85GL http://www.GenghisKhanMinistries.com
  • Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..hatch strut supports
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:38:53 -0700
    >> >But doesn't that PVC pipe give off poisonous fumes when it catches fire It does, but you can easiliy install a smoke detector...
  • exhaust hardware sizes needed
    Historical mailing list - insyncro
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 23:17:42 -0500
    ...J pipe to CAT: CAT to Muffler: Muffler to Tailpipe: Thanks in advance! df
  • Cheap Tie rod ends for a vanagon on Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 18 Aug 2003 21:53:22 EDT
    <A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6763&item=2428307906">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI...
  • Re: O/T Hurricane Rita
    Historical mailing list - James Benthall
    Wed, 21 Sep 2005 09:32:18 EDT
    Ditto Chris! Studies have shown a dramatic increase in Cat. 4 hurricanes in the last twenty years. Sure they were here before but not...
  • Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:06:55 -0700
    oxy sensor before cat, put there in part to make sure cat does not get big dose of un-burned fuel. Apart from that...
  • Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - Peter B.
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 00:18:31 -0800
    The conversion kit utilizes the stock catalytic convertor. The O2 sensor is mounted in the cat in most Vanagons. The CO is adjusted by...
  • Re: Tired of Radio Shack
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 Nov 1995 20:24:18 -0500
    ...Digi Key, 800 ____ _____ (don't have number, threw out last cat, call > directory) > >Catalogs are free. Get both before you shop as both places...
  • Re: Removal of cat converter
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sun, 14 Oct 2001 22:46:38 -0500
    ...Removal of cat converter >Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:34:29 -0400 > >How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major...
  • Re: cats and stan's wiper arms was:Re: wipers no longer aligned
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:32:07 EST
    ...Farow cats from messing up my wipers. >> Yeah but what don't know, Chris if Stan is talking about some special cat Texass (stolen...
  • Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Thu, 11 Aug 2005 12:43:35 -0400
    ...So I needed one fiber gasket for the collector to J-pipe joint , one for the J to Cat joint, and one between the...
  • Re: Install metal donut or gasket between pipe and cat inlet on Vanagon exhaust?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:27:36 -0700
    ...an aftermarket cat. (for the 2.1) Pic of it plus parts that > came with it: > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/catparts > > Bentley only shows...
  • Re: Propex v. Plat Cat
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 3 Dec 1997 20:50:29 -0800
    ...The propex is several times louder than the plat cat. that is a fact. so, relative to the plat cat, the propex is noisy...
  • Re: Cat. Converter..
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Sat, 20 Mar 1999 02:48:11 -0500
    Not sure but I think the sale of used Cats may be illegal. I tried to buy one from two seperate junk yards and...
  • Re: Platinum Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 10 Oct 2001 04:25:28 EDT
    ...Cheaper, and certainly safer than using a non-catalytic heater indoors. These I don't recommend for overnight use because the fuel source is...
  • Re: Tucson, AZ mini-campout
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 5 Nov 2004 17:37:34 -0900
    ...Catalina State Park, Tucson, AZ > > http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/catalina.html > > Directions: > > The park is located on State Hwy. 77...
  • 5000 BTU propane fueled catalytic space heater offered, first $75 owns it.
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:28:14 -0600
    I have an older 5,000 BTU propane fueled catalytic space heater. I'm offering to the first person who commits to paying $75...
  • Re: PartsPlace catalog Offer (repost from rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Nov 1995 20:35:31 -0800
    > We (The Parts Place for all Volkswagens) are offering free catalogs to VW > enthusists on the internet. We are the largest new and used...
  • Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 31 May 2008 09:12:38 -0700
    ...I may cut the pipe (90* to cat/muffler) at an angle to bring the cat/muffler up to a better height. Cheers, Neil...
  • 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 16:02:15 -0700
    ...The noise abated fairly quickly but I'm certain the sound was caused by the cat element finally breaking into pieces. I'm wondering...