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  • Re: Fuel Prices
    Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 11:50:46 +0100
    ...BTW - How much is road tax in US this days? A 2.1 Vanagon w/o cat is now nearly 500 $ per year, with...
  • Re: Interior heater
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 14:51:39 -0600
    ...Andrew Fox 86 Westy w/ plat cat vented catalytic heater that kept me warm and alive camping over 20 nights last winter in sub...
  • Re: A Complaint w-South African Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 May 2000 07:19:10 EDT
    The kit doesn't come with a cat so whoever installed it put in the cat with the dummy oxygen sensor. I was aware...
  • Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:16:54 -0800
    ...Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon > Please remember the catalytic converter is "full" of "HEAVY METAL" that > is a carcinogen. You need to be...
  • Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
    Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
    Sat, 1 May 2010 16:44:55 -0700
    ...ec_view_details.php?id=4287&category_id=23329&catego ry_parent_id> &category_id=23329&category_parent_id= I'm thinking: Why not...
  • Emissions Problems/90 Vanagon Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Roger & Marilyn Ehret
    Mon, 23 Oct 2000 20:04:52 -0700
    ...Subsequently, I found that the catalytic converter was empty! What's the best way to solve this as I can't renew my license...
  • Re: Catalytic test pipe
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:16:31 -0500
    I used an empty cat to do my testing. Note: no felines were harmed during making of this message. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a...
  • Re: Winter Camping Heat & Water Tank
    Historical mailing list - Luis_Reyes
    Sat, 10 Sep 1994 14:23:14 -0400 (edt)
    ...that > > sold by Camping World catalog (Bowling Green Kentucky; everyone with campers > > on the list should get this catalog by the way). The blanket...
  • Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
    Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 16:52:40 -0600
    Volks For those of you who installed Catalytic Heaters in a temporary/removable fashion: where and how did you get the LP supply? I...
  • Re: Carat Table Problems
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Hoffman
    Thu, 24 Oct 96 17:57:08 -0700
    The catch is a two way: push tabletop toward sidewall to open; push tabletop toward sidewall to close. If the locking stud is pushed...
  • Re: Fast German Auto Catalog On-line
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Sun, 22 Nov 1998 00:10:30 -0600
    It does take a long time to download, about 10 minutes on my machine, but that gives you a 99 page catalog. I agree...
  • Yoko 370 Availability
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 22:43:56 -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
  • Re: The Mouse that ate our Vanagon/FRIDAY
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Sat, 8 May 1999 01:05:07 -0400
    > > > we have 3 cats. they just dont care. they get free food provided, and > lodging, so they figure, they dont have to work. they...
  • winter slush catchers
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 10:24:50 EDT
    ...I see some advertised in Brookstone catalogue, but doubt they have them to fit V'gons. Thanks, Woody
  • Re: The cat debacle or Schrodinger's Cat revisited
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Sat, 3 Nov 2001 14:09:04 -0800
    Actually I thought Pensioner was Mike's alias? > Uhm, Mike, what about yourself? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. > > > I think there are lots of spooky things observable at...
  • Re: Vanagon de Graff generator?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 16:56:15 EST
    In a message dated 11/2/01 4:30:37 PM, cooper@BQMLAW.COM writes: << Schr�dinger's Cat (spelling is not a forte...
  • Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sat, 29 May 2004 15:15:24 EDT
    ...I changed my catalitic converter about a year ago on my 83.5 watercooled. Penetrating oil like you mentioned is a good idea. And...
  • Re: help: locked e-brake? -CAT
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 4 Jan 2005 22:05:53 -0700
    ...Definitely stuff going on with the cat exchange. Sorry for the > ambiguous sound description. It's tough to describe. > > Again, any cat replacement ideas...
  • Re: Had to gut my cat today and I don't even play tennis.
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:38:35 -0400
    Robert, You did wear a mask whilst pounding out the cat... right? Nasty stuff in a catalytic converter. Not good to breath. The "few...
  • Re: Loss of Power and the CAT
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Thu, 20 May 2004 07:02:33 -0700
    The stuff in your muffler is your cat coming apart. When that happens, you lose power at higher RPMs when you are trying to...
  • Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:23:55 -0700
    ...Last week, I took the van to Peninsula to install the new cat. They charged $325 for the cat, gaskets, and hardware. I try...
  • Re: Watering Hole Humor
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sun, 21 Jul 2002 12:37:20 -0600
    ...Anyone Know for sure? George '85 Westfalia (with a water tight motor again) Mike [I laughed Stan, and I do like cats] > From: Andrew...
  • Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - steve d
    Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:38:02 +0100
    ...The catch then comes away. No force required. Thanks to all for help. STeve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon...
  • Mobil 1 Special at Advanced Auto....and Walker Cat
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 5 May 2013 07:31:33 -0500
    ...The cat on my 90 GL is way over due to be replaced and they had several choices, but the best deal was the...
  • Position Cat In Line With Vanagon Body? Heat Questions. Pics.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:36:14 -0800
    ...https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5MtS78X7fk8/TxDW4vF7-8I/AAAAAAAAAPY/WZUvmGe-DBI/s720/Cat%252520Position%252520%252526%252520Support.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--LXH13A2CeE/TxDW4taYBKI/AAAAAAAAAPo...
  • Re: ETKA
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 6 Oct 2023 13:20:00 -0500
    ...ETKA > > here is one link to the ETKA catalog: > > https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/usa/ > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: BUS BOYS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Jul 94 9:56:04 EDT
    I have ordered the Bus Boys catalog as well, and have yet to receive it or have my check cashed. I did order their...
  • Re: Lack of power on my 87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 19:39:50 -0700
    ...Lack of power on my 87 Syncro > Brent Christensen wrote: > > > Bang your cat and see if it sounds like its full of stones (or...
  • Re: Empty Cat. Converter
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:57:37 -0700
    Many VWs in the early to mid '80s were shipped to the US with empty cats, mine was one of them. They easily passed...
  • Watering Hole - Humor
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 14:27:31 -0500
    Its so hot here in Texas today I started feeling sorry for all the stray cats and resident squirrels in the neighborhood, I filled...
  • Re: Source for Plat Cat heater?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:10:43 -0500
    ...Source for Plat Cat heater? Does anyone know a source for the vented platinum catalytic heater? The only one I have seen for sale...
  • Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:58:22 -0700
    ...If the cat looks ok, could i use it on a Jetta 2.0 engine? I imagine that since the displacement is larger, then...
  • Re: busdepot
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:48:07 -0500
    ...We have merged product catalogs from over 20 different sources. The result is the single largest Vanagon parts catalog on the internet, bar none...
  • '80 Vanagon exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
    Fri, 15 Mar 96 10:49:59 PST
    ...The van has a catalytic converter and my city (Spokane, WA) has stringent emissions testing. The van presently does pass emissions testing even though...
  • Re: Stove & whine
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Sat, 5 Jan 2013 08:37:17 -0700
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2448&category_id=&category_parent_id= or http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search...
  • Port. Plat Cat
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Tue, 20 Apr 1999 10:37:40 -0700
    I have a picture on my web page showing where i put my portable plat cat heater for those who have inquired about this...
  • Re: How big is your cat?
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 10:10:29 -0800
    ...My cat is 34" nose to tail, hangs in at 16 lbs-pork. Very hard to accurately measure the physical properties as the subject...
  • GREAT LINK TO OLD CAR CARB'S Re: Throttle body repair..
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:32:47 -0400
    http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catalog/Dodge/Dodge6.htm Thanks Ken......... Kenneth Lewis wrote: > Found these TB shaft repair tool : > http://www.supercooltools.com...
  • Engine removal tool
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:15:17 -0700
    ...Itemnumber=94715> Just found it in the latest catalog. "Buy now & save!" 129.99 Catalog 483-C page 12. The $30 savings ought to...
  • Re: 87 Syncro Engine dying & Seattle Mech reference
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 21 Dec 1999 18:02:57 -0500
    -Kurt, There is a very good chance that you have a plugged catalytic converter. It is easy to test: Just undo the three bolts...
  • Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:00:26 -0400
    ...requirement for a cat converter.) However, since it will not accept a catalytic converter (or EGR filter), and all U.S. Vanagons are supposed...
  • Re: Long-term Camping Food
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sun, 14 Apr 2002 08:18:15 -0700
    ...as camping food... > "Cat in a bag"! > > Ric > > > At 07:48 PM 4/13/02 -0700, developtrust wrote: > >Now the cat is out of...
  • Re: Another awning alternative
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Tue, 25 Mar 2003 17:08:40 -0500
    Doug Alcock wrote: > http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jhtml?id=0019861521201a&navAction=push&navCount=13&indexId=cat20163&podId=0019861...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Lock Extension
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Aug 2003 20:05:14 -0600
    ...http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?category=76002&prodid=1105719 they are listed as out of stock, but the shipment is due in...
  • Re: German Tents and new WV Campers?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:45:32 -0500
    In a message dated 97-11-25 00:33:06 EST, mac.chen@IX.NETCOM.COM writes: << I recently received the Reimo catalogs from...
  • First camping trip of the season
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 23 May 2014 05:08:31 -0700
    ...Depending on the cat, of course. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore.
  • Re: Platinum Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:13:02 -0700
    ...Olympian 3,000 but heater before I bought a used plat cat, the >only difference is one is vented and thermostatically controlled, and one...
  • Re: vanagon front door speaker upgrade - Bryn Mawr Stereo
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 16:30:54 -0400
    > while i was at Bryn Mawr stereo i noticed their catalog had a mid '60's > splitty on the cover.. did that have any...
  • Re: passed DE inspection :-)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:53:55 -0400
    ...That is EGR, catalyst, and proper timing settings. Of course water boxers do not have EGR so those test really come down to the...
  • Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:25:18 -0700
    ...Your "$100 Cat" will not pass any of the EPA lab tests even when new. The $200 cats will not pass the EPA lab...
  • Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sat, 3 Dec 2011 06:34:05 -0500
    ...Zinc will damage the catalytic converter, and this damage is the sole reason for the reduction of ZDDP in the current crop of oils...
  • Removing Oxygen Sensor tips needed, broken O2 sensor cause backfire?
    Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:25:11 EDT
    ...I think I'll pull the catalytic convertor, try and get it out with a screw extractor and if that doesn't work get...
  • which exhaust gasket to use?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:36:44 -0700
    What is the correct type of gasket to use between the J-pipe and the catalytic converter? My J-pipe has a flared end...
  • 7'' Round 12v LED Headlamp
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:03:18 -0400
    ...Truck-Lite - Catalog Product : 7'' Round 12v LED Headlamp<http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId...
  • Re: EV Accessory LIst
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 06 Dec 1995 09:40:54 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The vendor is Volkswagen...its VW of Norway (and I would assume the same catalogue is printed for other countries). My plan is to...
  • Re: stainless braided brake lines
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 16 May 2004 13:10:03 EDT
    ...http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgmenbr=361&cgrfnbr=656 >> Wrong page. For brake lines use: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin...
  • Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:25:30 -0500
    Finish gutting that catalytic convertor(who said that?).Run a straight empty convertor if you live in a rural area that dosent require emission...
  • sliding door vinyl
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:02:09 -0400
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php? id=2322&category_id=212&category_parent_id=) Have any of you used this material? How...
  • Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:47:53 -0700
    ...Our cat is 150-200 mm from the exhaust > valves.. the wbx you can almost measure in feet, all that time until > cat light...
  • Re: cats and campers
    Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
    Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:46:44 -0700
    ...three cats plus a 90lb lab mix. The potential > fun will be compounded by the fact that our dog has limited brain > power and...