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• Interior heater
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 16:26:09 -0400
  ...I like the idea of catalytic heat using propane, but am worried about the CO problems. Any suggestions? Rob http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl...
• Re: Help! loosing idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 18:14:13 -0400
  ...Matt on 2/14/2003 6:56 PM, Matthew Pollard at poll7356@uidaho.edu wrote: > what sort of condition is your catalytic converter in??? >
• Re: Replacing Muffler
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 21:38:01 -0500
  ...way out, as is the pipe just in front of > the catalytic converter. Are the stock replacements the standard > thing to use? Anything special...
• A little help, Literally
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 17:48:23 -0700
  There is a down pipe on the exhaust that connects the exhaust system to the Catalytic converter. On this down pipe there is a...
• Re: Help needed for 88 Cabriolet emissions failure
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 00:42:12 -0400
  ...The verdict seems to be leaning towards a catalytic converter replacement. Thanks again all. Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> To...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:33:32 +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...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:36:05 -0500
  ---- Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > At 3/18/2012 12:37 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > > > >when I moved to the Olympic Peninsula of...
• emissions test failed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 11:22:54 -0400
  ...But I have a suspicion the catalytic converter or O2 sensor may be bad. ________Limit____Reading___Result___ HC ppm 122 162 FAIL CO% 0...
• Re: HELP! Coins in the laundry and Power Loss???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 14:18:18 EDT
  Andy, It sounds (no pun intended) that the inside of your catalytic converter might be coming apart and pieces are flying about in there...
• Re: [tiico]replacing catalytic converter.
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:01:05 -0600
  if the sensor originally had some anitseaze compound applied they usually will screw out with a little effort. if the compound was never applied...
• Platinum Cat 6P12 info
  Historical mailing list - Ian Truelsen
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:41:01 -0700
  I just came into possession of a Cat 6P12 propane catalytic heater and I was looking to find some information about it. However, I...
• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 13:40:00 -0500
  ...2010 1:02 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: catalytic heaters in campers Even if the oxygen depletion, CO problems were non...
• questions, comments
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 17:17:09 -0500
  ...Could maybe my catalytic converter be plugged? my O2 sensor (new) is hooked up and it runs better now that there is air introduced...
• WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:19:18 -0600
  ...Here in Salt Lake I can't use the ones available online because they don't accept a Catalytic converter and that's required...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 13:50:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...most of it would be burned during combustion or in the catalytic convertor and some residue would end up in the oil via the...
• Re: Gas Heater
  Historical mailing list - Colin Northcott
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 16:44:24 -0700 (MST)
  ...Have you thought of a catalytic type heater?? Colin.
• Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:26:12 -0400
  ...Well, after getting the collective wisdom (most especially from Dennis Haynes) I replaced the catalytic convertor and installed a new O2 sensor. Topped the...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:52:09 +0000
  ...it.The catalytic >convertor,charcoal canister, and fuel injection system, is about it.Since >the 70's,other cars have had catalytic converter,pvc...
• Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:46:43 +0000
  ...I spoke with my mechanic who said it was possible that the catalytic converter was not warmed up enough (I had only driven the...
• Catalytic conveters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 May 2013 00:23:24 -0400
  Many of should take note if we live in states that are or have adopted CARB emissions requirements. All of our Vanagons with water...
• Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - marc rose
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 08:54:10 -0700
  I went to change out my worn out and rusted muffler on my 90 Carat "Rosie" yesterday and noticed that the converter was all...
• Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:05:49 -0700
  ...Thread size for Oxygen sensor Greetings all, I have a catalytic converter with the threads galled and need to put a Time-Sert into...
• 87 Double-cab FS, $2500 CDN!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:43:07 -0500
  ...front bench seat, recent ECU c/w temp sensors,exhaust incl catalytic convertor, rear shift linkage, etc $2500 obo. Reply to: Dave Nicholson at...
• what's it worth
  Historical mailing list - Mark Johnson
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 23:53:34 -0800
  ...in tranny, fuel tank, odometer, clutch cylinder, steering sector, alternator, AC, catalytic converters etc. Should I go for even more with a new motor...
• Re: How big is your cat?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:30:03 -0600
  ...Anonymous Digest >I am wondering if anyone would measure and a pass along, the length of the >catalytic converter? I am curious as to...
• Re: 85 Vanagon performance enhancements
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 09:52:14 -0400 (EDT)
  Removing the Catalytic Converter can get you into trouble in the future! Some states REQUIRE it be in full working order to pass inspection...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 11:58:04 -0400
  ...try to start the engine - gas is pouring out > where both front & back > exhaust pipes meet & join the "J" pipe to the catalytic > converter?
• Re: EUROVAN EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 11:06:18 -0500
  ...My 1995 EV sometimes makes that smell, and the dealer said that it is caused by the modern catalytic converter. BTW, my exhaust is...
• Re: Help Educate Me
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 08:55:28 -0800
  ...assume you know (or don't need to know) how the catalytic converter works and what the O2 sensor does. I'd like to...
• Re: Winters in the van
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 20:04:44 -0500
  > Anybody have any general tips for camping in the van during the winter? I use a Coleman Platinum Catalytic heater, that kind with a...
• Engine modifications needed to run E85?
  Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
  Mon, 8 May 2006 07:56:20 -0700
  ...be replaced, is the fuel pressure a consideration? What about the catalytic converter? Thanks for any useful information about this. -Dyer Lytle in Tucson
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:58:29 -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...
• Re: Awnings, propane heaters and auxiliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Derek Brown
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 12:03:18 -0700
  ...I want the forced air because in my past experience the catalytic heaters are like a camp fire: you are hot on the side...
• More on my S&S Headers
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:59:52 -0700
  ...They don't have a test port ahead of the catalytic converter. He said my tail-pipe emissions were very clean but he needs...
• 90 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Debra Brewster
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 11:29:22 -0500
  ...In last year we've replaced O2 sensor, catalytic converter, brakes, clutch and tranny. Michelin tires 5K ago. Our vehicle needs are changing and...
• Re: Cat question again
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:21:09 -0400
  ...Never gut a catalytic converter that is in good operational condition. The only reason you might get away with it is if the cat...
• Platinum Vapour Injection for fuel savings etc.?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 18:50:41 -0700
  ...The concept makes good sense though, put your catalytic combustion inside the cylinders where the improved burn benefits the engine output, instead of heating...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:06:40 -0500
  http://www.sciam.com/2000/0200issue/0200working.html http://www.howstuffworks.com/queston66.htm and links therefrom d At 09:10 AM 1/22...
• Re: Replacement for S&S Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:58:18 -0400
  ...It bolts to the catalytic converter anyway so the headers have no say in the matter. TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Shultz" <Shultze@AOL...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:09:10 -0700
  At 01:02 PM 3/17/2013, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I believe GW says premium fuel for their 2.3 engines. What are...
• Re: All catalytics are not create equal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:04:45 -0500
  ...Don't lump all >> catalytic heaters together, they are not the same. >> >> Jim >> >> On Oct 13, 2004, at 11:33 AM, Andrew Fox wrote...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:13:15 -0700
  ...do get what you pay for when it comes to a catalytic converter. Happy smogging. Jeff From: OlRivrRat [mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net] Sent: Monday...
• Re: Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:31:39 -0700
  ...Mark Otmar Ebenhoech wrote: > > Do you still have a catalytic converter? I've heard that unleaded gas is > not available in Mexico. If that...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:28:53 -0600
  ...wrote: > > > The best way to check for a stopped up exhaust/catalytic converter, or > >any other exhaust restriction. Is to put a vacuum gauge...
• Re: 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 18:48:17 -0700
  Ah, ok. Dang. Maybe I'll remove the muffler, give it a shake. Easy to do. Thanks. On 7/2/17, Chris S <szpejankowski...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:11:55 -0500
  ...These would be the cats where a catalytic converter shop (just couldn't say "cat shop") actually replaces the guts of your catalytic converter...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox (the epilogue)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:05:42 -0400
  ...The > shop > owner spun me a tale about needing a 'special' California catalytic > converter because a non-CA one would need the exhaust to...
• Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:54:26 -0400
  ...about oxygen sensors; how about a comparison to a related item- catalytic converters? > > I'm buying the GoWesty stainless exhaust while it's on...
• All CA '91s really '90s?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:40:30 PDT
  Oh wise ones, Someone recently told me that due to a law in California in 1991 which required all catalytic converters on new vehicles...
• bolt sizes
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 07:08:53 -0700
  Hi all, Can anyone tell me the size & length of the bolts that bolt the catalytic converter to the crossover at the "J"? I...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:01:14 -0500
  ...It seems like this would kill a catalytic converter. -- David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 VW Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:01:24 -0500
  ...2012 5:46 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > Aren't we talking about a $100...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:25:18 -0700
  ...57 AM To: Jeff Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? Jeff I'm very proud of you...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:43:00 -0600
  I have never seen a factory recommendation for replacing the catalytic converter on any vehicle at some particular mileage. My understanding is that on...
• Re: dryeastie
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:18:51 -0700
  ...legal besides a catalytic converter? > > Appreciate your assistance > > Lisa > > >
• Re: Catalytic converter replacement...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 May 2000 21:27:23 -0400
  > I have ordered a new converter from Discount Converter.com. This is a > direct-fit, not a universal, so it should bolt right in...
• FW: What does o2 sensor do?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:03:43 -0400
  ...What does o2 sensor do? HI All, I recently found that my o2 sensor was disconnected (the sensor that sticks into the catalytic convertor...
• Re: Catalytic Converter question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:46:06 -0400
  > I have a 2.1 Exhaust on my 1.9 motor, is the Cat diffrent? The cats are the same except that on the...
• Re: Pic of melting wiring in my Air cooled '81. How's yours? --- :^)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:23:46 -0500
  Neil, What do you think caused it? Was it above the catalytic converter? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- > Hi all. > > http...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:17:13 -0400
  ...2012 1:20 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? same engine was used in other countries...