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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 01:00:27 +0000
  ...I,m thinking a new catalytic converter will clean this up.So who sells the best direct fit cat for the 2.1 wbx...
• Re: Catalytic Converter question
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:18:55 EDT
  Joe ~~Bosal shows # 099-035 // 83-85 1.9 # 099-046 // 86-91 2.1 12" Online Catalog www.dvwimportautoparts.com The cats are...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:25:53 -0500
  John Graham wrote: <snip> I noticed that I have a rattle in the back end for a > while after starting from cold that sounds...
• Re: "Thieves Cashing in on Stolen Clunkers in Germany" (shows a Vanagon being heisted)
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:40:55 -0700
  ...to > make us > greener:-) Actually, Europe got the catalytic converter laws a lot later than US/Canada. Having grown up there and moved to...
• O2 'meter' reminder...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 15 May 1995 08:22:47 CST6CDT
  ...be sure to install them (the O2 sensor) BEFORE the catalytic converter (if so equipped). Otherwise, all you are reading is diddly-squat in...
• Thermo System Inc. Phone Number Update
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 10:55:24 -0700
  ...360/352-0539 The company sells the only vented catalytic heaters which can be installed in motor homes/Vans. fyi -- current price is $339...
• Re: vent'd catalytic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 14:59:38 -0600
  If you want to know more check out... http://users.tss.net/thermal/index2.html The info I was given today: Pricing: Factory Direct...
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:59:58 -0500
  > Welcome to dealer price shopping, check with the vendors on the list > now if only we could find a vendor for those $50.00...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 07:56:57 -0400
  ...Removal of cat converter How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major disadvantage beyond environmental concerns? Just curious. Thanks, Jeremy 85...
• Fw: Wave 3 Heater
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 09:53:05 -0700
  ...various portables - safety issues I have decided on the Olympian Catalytic Wave 3. The lowest price I can find is from rvcatalog.com at...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:25:19 -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...
• Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 09:48:31 -0700
  hi all, The cat. converter on my van makes a lot of noise. I have some options... 1. Replace it. Since where I live...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:12:03 -0400
  > In any case here.. > the bottom line is the cheaper ones don't last that well.. > and that the expensive 500 dolllar one probably...
• Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:24:35 -0400
  ...Thread size for Oxygen sensor > Greetings all, > I have a catalytic converter with the threads galled and need to > put > a Time-Sert into...
• Catalytic Converter failure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Wed, 07 May 1997 10:14:59 -0500
  Midas agreed to replace the muffler & Cat they installed 34,000 miles ago, but stated I would need to get the engine checked as...
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 18:34:49 EST
  In a message dated 2/9/99 6:20:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, daniel.james@INTEL.COM writes: > 83 Westy wasserboxer > > Mechanic quoted...
• Re: 02 sensor/power loss
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 1 May 2000 12:49:43 -0700
  ...I'm afraid of what I >may be in for once I get the new 02 sensor installed. > Sounds like a plugged catalytic converter.
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler - Shame on me
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:55:40 -0600
  That said; did I fry my catalytic converter during this little episode? How would I tell, short of removing and inspecting? ~Eric~ --------------------------- Clip ------------------ The...
• 1.9L cat/muffler/tailpipe in Federal air-cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 19:08:53 -0700
  ...Has anybody made the substitution of the 1.9L water-cooled catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe for these items in a Federal air-cooled...
• Re: I found a nice block heater for the wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:03:25 -0800
  ...So, I took out a 1970s vintage > Coleman catalytic heater. I then put this heater right under > the oil pan of the wasserboxer motor...
• Re: Propane heater @ Camping World
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:09:49 -0600
  ...index.cfm?skunum=19573&affiliateid=528 > I have used a Coleman Catalytic propane heater when camping in the winter. As always I keep a...
• Lake Tahoe Campground Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:52:27 -0700
  ...slopes or walkable to a shuttle Electricity hookups (for running a heater at night, though I might consider a catalytic lpg heater instead) Thanks!
• FS - lightly used Buddy heater $60 shipped
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 11:02:01 -0500
  ...selling my Mr Heater Buddy portable propane catalytic heater (as discussed in the ongoing "heaters" thread). I have a Propex, so the Buddy has...
• Re: Can you clean a catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 12:30:10 -0600
  On 10/29/04 6:41 PM, "jesse johnson" <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET> wrote: > Hey All, > Bought a used catalytic converter with 90,000 miles...
• Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:13:34 -0400
  There has been quite a bit of talk here lately about oxygen sensors; how about a comparison to a related item- catalytic converters? I...
• 82 Vanagon Exhaust parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 3 Oct 1996 12:11:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...to worse, I'd consider purchasing the complete (no holes) exhaust system (EGR, Cross-Over, Catalytic Converter, Muffler, etc.). Thanks, Chris csmith@sdsc.edu
• Re: On -the-road request for help-84 Westy 149,000 miles
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 18:31:21 PST
  ...Is it possible that the engine is running overly rich? Unburnt fuel would be combusted in the catalytic converter causing this problem. Look for...
• Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:00:06 PDT
  Greetings! I am in the process of having to replace my catalytic convertor and muffler. Looking at the setup on my Canadian 1990 MV...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Bergey, Dennis
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:51:21 -0700
  ...Many Extras: * Deep Marine Auxiliary Battery, Dash Switch * Auxiliary Catalytic space heater * Extra Inside Lights * Water Heater, Shower attachment * CD Player-Radio-Stereo System...
• Re: Can you clean a catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 17:45:53 -0400
  For info I was able to get a new after-market cat for about 60$USD. Depending on your situation and what you'll...
• Re: Exhaust 'donut' question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 09:08:57 -0400
  ...Exhaust 'donut' question > Hi, > > I bought a new muffler and I also purchased the catalytic converter > replacement 'test' pipe in case I needed it...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 09:56:25 -0600
  Tyrone, there are more reasons than bureaucracy to have a catalytic converter, namely pollution reduction. Besides, wouldn't it make more sense for William...
• '81 exhaust parts source?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Devlin
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 22:47:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I need: (The much dreaded) Cross-over pipe Catalytic converter Muffler Tail pipe Related gaskets, clamps, hangers, etc. I'd prefer to find "direct...
• Re: fuel rich/hesitation/flooding update
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 17:37:12 -0500
  >Have yet to drop cat converter as the bolts are extremely frozen > >Any new insights? Checking operation without the catalytic converter is a lot...
• Re: 82 WESTY PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:27:03 -0800
  ...82 WESTY PERFORMANCE > It's even easier to take off the catalytic converter, ream out the > contents and reinstall it however that won't...
• Still Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 19:57:53 -0700
  ...They have run a compression test, checked the FI system, found and repaired a vacum leak, checked the catalytic converter and exhaust system and...
• Re: Unusual Westy for sale in Wiinipeg
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:12:13 EDT
  ...why it would have a special emblem for a 'catalytic converter" is beyond me.. chris
• topping off the gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan Landry
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:20:00 ADT
  ...a few minutes afterwards? Is there some gas getting into the catalytic heater? There certainly isn't any gas spilling out on the ground...
• Re: New manifold needed?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:02:27 -0500
  ...exhaust pipe where it attaches with the > pipe going to the catalytic converter > http://www.charlestownsoftware.com/Muffer/ . I have a nice big crack...
• Re: Interior heater
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 16:41:58 -0400
  Rob Gunter wrote: > I am looking for an interior heater that doesn't run off the motor <snip> I > like the idea of catalytic...
• Re: Generic exhaust gasket material
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 09:42:35 -0400
  ...can cut to fit so as to make gaskets that go between exhaust pipe and catalytic converter? > > John Lauterbach > Macon, GA > '84 7-passenger >
• Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:34:03 -0500
  stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. The more experienced among us know this already. I thought I'd beat the corrosion problem...
• Re: I like Platinum Cat vs gasoline heater
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:35:06 EDT
  I put this vented catalytic heater in my 1971 Adventurewagen years ago, and it worked great. Thermostat controlled, very quiet, only about 2 inches...
• Re: catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 02 Apr 95 12:59:03 CDT
  On Sun, 2 Apr 95 11:52:03 CDT sstones said: >> Dan Geer writes: >> > Is it {feasible,sensible,desirable} to add >> > catalytic converter to...
• Re: Running Poor after replacing leaky exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 7 May 2002 19:52:22 -0400
  ...Is this just due to the back pressure of the catalytic converter and muffler, or am I imagining things? It also seems to run...
• Re: Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 17:11:21 -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...
• Emessions still
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 12:54:17 PST
  ...They think it is the catalytic converter and will cost $1000 if they do it, or they will take it Menicke who will do...
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 20:09:55 -0500
  > '83 Westy wasserboxer > > Mechanic quoted me for a new cat and mufferl @ > $250 each. Since I've never bought either of these, > is that...
• Custom Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:00:21 -0700
  Arnie (26 years with thermal systems, inc) has agreed to consider building a vented, safe and approved catalytic heater for the vanagon. He needs...
• Exhaust pipe gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:55:58 -0700
  ...Bentley), and catalytic converter coming from The Bus Depot. I haven't performed exhaust repairs before and there is one area I am unsure...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:45:56 -0700
  ...Removal of cat converter How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major disadvantage beyond environmental concerns? Just curious. Thanks, Jeremy 85...
• Olympic Catalytic Heater Installed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 13:58:24 -0600
  If interested, I've installed the subject heater behind the psgr seat. Pics at link below, then click on "87 Syncro Westy". I used...
• Re: Source for Plat Cat heater?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 07:10:10 -0800
  ...On 11/9/06, Ed Duntz <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Does anyone know a source for the vented platinum catalytic heater? The > only one...
• Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 10:14:55 -0700
  ...and save the archives another beating. <g> Through the discussions about catalytic heaters in our vans, I am not sure I ever read much...
• Re: Broken Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:19:03 -0800
  ...Broken Catalytic converter On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 6:27 PM, Bill Nagle <wnagle@nc.rr.com> wrote: > Less than 2000 Miles ago...
• Re: It still stalls!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 24 May 2002 15:32:47 -0400
  ...Eliminating your catalytic converter is more an ethical choice. If I were king, all the people who ditch their catalytic converters should be forced...
• Re: More Catalytic Converter questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:48:28 -0700
  ...More Catalytic Converter questions > Just installed a new Bosal cat delivered from one of our listmember > suppliers. Adjusted the muffler supports to help everything...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:15:38 -0600
  > Then most of the aftermarket ones > have less material either in length of the core or diameter. When I put an EJ25 in my...
• Re: Camping heater for any Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Nov 94 17:38:27 EST
  I was just in Canadian Tire and they have a 12 volt catalytic heater system that will produce 1200 btus. Is this good? The...
• Coleman Black Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:00:00 -0500
  Anyone tried the new Black Cat heaters from Coleman? Here is what a Colemen Rep said about them. "The catalytic heaters we have that...