> Still can't bear to part with mine, but...I live in California and  have
> not been able to get a catalytic converter for my 86 Vanagon. Needless to
> say, it cannot pass smog.   Need help so I can drive it!

When I was in this boat (last year, when things were just getting hard to
find) I ended up with:
http://www.car-sound.com/02product/displaydirectfit01.asp?catalogid=57015&directfit=39918

If you go to these guys:
http://performancepeddler.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=MAG39918&gclid=COfdgcSjt6UCFRRqgwodo3XTZA

and offer them $1, they'll come back with their best price - I don't
remember what I paid, but I think it was ~$200, and a lot less than the
MSRP of ~$800.

Passed smog :o)

toodle pip,
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