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• Re: Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 17:03:19 -0400
  ...Lack of oxygen doesn't necessarily mean a surplus of CO, though, because a catalytic heater produces mainly carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor...
• Re: All catalytics are not create equal
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:57:28 -0700
  ...I plumbed the inside of the camper for propane, and installed catalytic heaters as soon as we got back home. Hung gas-powered mantle...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:43:39 -0500
  ---- den jolliffe <sondancer77@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Aren't we talking about a $100 part that helps emissions and the air we all breath. Say...
• Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 16:18:37 -0800
  ...How many btu in an average mouse, Alistair? How many available through the catalytic decomposition inside a moderate cat. How many left over to...
• RV Shops, Puget Sound Area?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 14:38:39 +0100
  I am in the final stages of getting my Thermal Systems propane catalytic heater ready to install in my bus, but am in need...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 23:19:06 -0500
  ...me wonder if the alcohol is blowing out pieces of the catalytic converter when those great clouds of particulate matter come belching out the...
• Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sat, 29 May 2004 17:09:29 -0700
  ...Lead > kills oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. Thanks for the tip. That makes sense. Now I understand why no O2 sensor... ===== Cheers, T-man...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:31:21 -0700
  At 3/18/2012 12:37 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >when I moved to the Olympic Peninsula of Western Washington.. >I was rather...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:42:04 -0500
  ...2012 12:58 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > I agree with Pat. Do your part...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:28:26 +0000
  ...I don't want to debate the fact that tragedies have happened with open flame and/or catalytic heaters- sadness for all involved. And...
• Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:12:50 -0700
  I have an old Coleman catalytic heater that burns liquid fuel. They apparently have an asbestos wick. I am wondering if the fact that...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 23:44:54 -0500
  I would expect the laws are more concerned with the untrained, unlegislated handling of a part laced with heavy metal dust, than the concern...
• vented catalytic propane heater wtb
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 18:17:22 -0400
  as it warms up, i'm thinking i might find a deal on a heater for camping as well as mobile use when it...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:04:19 EST
  ...to promote your view of "getting away with" not having a catalytic converter.. And it's not okay to promote the view of being...
• How to test if you have an exhaust problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:26:58 -0500
  ...It looks as if the muffler and catalytic converter has not been replaced since new. So how can I test if my problem might...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:28:11 -0500
  At 12:34 PM 1/17/2007, Geza Polony wrote... >stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. > >The more experienced among us know...
• rattle-rattle-cat
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 7 May 2007 08:33:28 -0700
  All, My catalytic converter sounds like a coffee can with a couple nuts rattling around inside. Is there a cheap man's solution to...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 08:58:07 -0700
  ...On the bad catalytic converters. The failure mode is the inside bonding material breaks down and the converter ends up in little pieces and...
• Re: Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:15:24 -0800
  ...Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s > Date: Saturday, December 05, 1998 2:52 PM > > Volks > > For those of you who installed Catalytic Heaters in a...
• dryeastie
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Santucci
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:08:56 -0800
  ...legal besides a catalytic converter? Appreciate your assistance Lisa
• Re: Canadian Parts
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Wed, 2 May 2001 21:10:51 -0500
  ...engine gasket kits, water pumps, and catalytic converters. Shop around! Scott '91 GL Ddoor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pedersen, Michael" <MRPEDERS@pacifica-papers.com> To...
• Re: Let's not make vented catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:19:15 EST
  In a message dated 12/23/01 12:20:03 PM, wilden1@juno.com writes: << Hopefully your body will stay frozen until spring after...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:19 -0400
  Have you tried the Emico Cats? http://www.emico-catalytic.com/appchart/searchresults.php The 13581 claims to be EPA, Europe, and CARB approved...
• Re: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 12:03:17 CST
  ...BTW, if you do happen to have a CO meter, it >is ESSENTIAL to take your reading at the test plug *before* the >catalytic...
• Re: Custom Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:39:51 -0700
  The problem with catalytics is they are radiant and need to be mounted on some surface in the van that can also provide an...
• Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Robert S.Williams, MD-laptop
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 03:25:07 -0600
  ...I don't think codensation is a good measure of the relative advantages/disadvantages of vented vs unvented catalytic heaters. I could see where...
• Low Platinum Cat prices shown on I-net sales site.
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 03:21:05 -0600
  ...http://www.netins.net/showcase/solarcatalog/catalogue10.html I found vented Platinum Cat Catalytic Radiant Propane Heaters *******copy follows******* The Platinum Cat operates on...
• Re: Aye my bucko
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 11:07:58 -0800
  Robert, Did you consider that maybe your catalytic convertor is clogged up? Also did you try to unplug the O2 sensor to see if...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:53:29 -0400
  ...and fuel injection system must be the primary devices(besides the catalytic)for emissions.Make sure they all work proper,and your secondary ignition...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Mr. Heater Buddy - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:18:32 -0500
  ...He was using an unventilated catalytic heater. His > son and the dog survived. I threw mine out that day.
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:24:22 -0700
  ...want to get the engine good and warm so that the catalytic > converter is well heated > so that it is doing the best job...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:52:39 -0600
  ...If the catalytic converter has dumped its ceramic contents they could be in your muffler causing a blockage. I base this assumption on the...
• Re: catalytic converter failure question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:03:38 -0600
  ...After 2 weeks of driving, my catalytic converter is now rattling > and I'm replacing it this weekend. It looks pretty old but I...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:35:16 -0700
  I had a catalytic heater in my 84 Westy and could camp for weeks using heater every morning and evening for a while to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:48:10 -0400
  ...18, 2012 11:54 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? I went to change out my worn...
• Fw: 2nd propane regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 17:19:35 -0800
  ...Tuesday, December 01, 1998 10:02 PM > > Okay listees, put on your thinking caps: > I hooked my catalytic heater into the propane line under...
• Re: What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic Converters for the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:53:29 -0400
  At 12:12 AM 7/10/2009, Jim Akiba wrote: >T-2 stands for Truck 2 not Tier 2, and is the second weight...
• Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 8 May 1998 00:42:03 EDT
  ...it seems to be running ok W/ new air cleaner, catalytic converter, oil change, cap & rotor what else can I check fix or replace...
• Re: Auxillary heater Q
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:11:35 EST
  ...Robert Robert Keezer WarmerWagen warmerwagen@aol.com Seattle 206 878-8423 Heaters for VW campers Gas heaters Catalytic heaters(soon) Westfalia parts 1982 Westfalia...
• looking for a used CAT
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 10:59:41 -0700
  Hi, I am looking for a used catalytic converter for my westy. I believe that there is only one spec for Vanagons 83.5...
• 3L Polo
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 22:03:25 +0200
  ...A pre- and main catalytic converter, together with exhaust recirculation, keep pollutant emissions down to an extremely low level.<br><br> </div> the engine...
• 2nd propane regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:24:31 -0800
  ...2nd propane regulator? >Okay listees, put on your thinking caps: >I hooked my catalytic heater into the propane line under the sink that runs...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:18:42 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? Have you tried the Emico Cats? http://www.emico-catalytic.com/appchart/searchresults.php The 13581 claims to...
• How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:37:41 -0400
  ...The catalytic converter is only about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use my touch to...
• Re: '80 Vanagon emissions question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Dec 1995 13:49:26 -0700
  I'm not in NC but my '81 passed emissions last year here in Utah with an empty catalytic converter housing. It took some...
• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 00:32:36 -0400
  ...5 Cylinder, with catalytic convertor 2.5 liter 102 HP @ 3500rpm 250Nm torque (does anyone out there have the conversion?) 6.6 liter per...
• Why no low end torque?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 10:57:24 -0700
  ...Muffler or Catalytic failure. TIA John-Reed Maffeo
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:47:58 EST
  In a message dated 1/22/01 10:36:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, keith_adams@transcanada.com writes: << This catalyst causes a reaction...
• Re: looking for a used CAT
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 10:59:39 -0700
  Thanks to all who responded about my catalytic converter. I have decided to not try a different one. I am just going to take...
• Re: � � � Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Sun, 30 May 2004 15:04:48 EDT
  Debra, I knew I had to sacrafice all of the fastening hardware for the cat and the muffler. I used a sawz-all type...
• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:29:23 -0500
  ...the main reason California is requiring all new catalytic converters to meet OBD-II standards is to improve the overall quality of the cats...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 07:59:44 -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...
• Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 12:12:15 -0700
  ...The main problem is that the catalytic heater manufacturers market their heaters for use in enclosed spaces but then in the instructin manual it...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:13:20 -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...
• Catalytic Converter Choice
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:53:26 +0000
  '84 WBXR Manual, 1.9 case with 2200cc GoWesty kit Emico or Magnaflow? I have 200 miles on my Bosal cat and I'm...
• Re: Camping heater for an '86 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 19:29:36 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 10 Nov 1994, martha rubin wrote: > With these installed vented catalytic propane heaters, > do you still have to leave the window open...
• More Excellent Finds at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 11:00:43 -0600
  ...All Bosch Alternators or Starters in the Bosch Catalog: $39.99 "PlatCat" Vented Catalytic Propane Heater: $69.00 All Bosch Fuel Injectors in the...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 09:10:27 EST
  In a message dated 1/22/01 6:34:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, kdlewis@JUNO.COM writes: << For the sake of air quility...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:00:42 -0800
  < This catalyst causes a reaction on it's > surface which converts nasties (oxides of nitrogen as monoxides of carbon, > etc) > to their fully oxidized...
• Help Educate Me
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:15:01 -0600
  ...assume you know (or don't need to know) how the catalytic converter works and what the O2 sensor does. I'd like to...