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• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:58:18 -0500
  ...Muffler/Catalytic prices? > > > > > > Welcome to dealer price shopping, check with the vendors on the list, the > > should be able to beat those prices substantially...
• Re: Custom Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:37:12 -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...
• Re: My EB Breakdown Story
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:14:24 -0400
  ...a failing fuel pump -turned out to be a rusted out catalytic converter - a mechanic took a 3 foot rod and reamed it out...
• Re: strange resolution to my disability issues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 06:38:43 EST
  ...I noticed water (condensation) leaking at the doughnut interface in front of the catalytic converter. I will check it out. Drive Safely & Good Luck...
• Help: Failed Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 01:00:25 -0800
  ...The catalytic converter is fine, I believe, and it has new oil and filters, plugs. Haven't changed wires yet, timing is ok. There...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 22:40:58 -0800
  ...SA vans don't > have catalytic converters either, so be prepared for > your cat to die soon. > > dave Cat! The other white meat? Arlen...
• Re: I found a nice block heater for the wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:15:46 -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...
• Europe Propane tank ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:50:37 -0800
  ...Some guys have catalytic heater in the car. One can have an extra bottle too. In fact the one I had in Europe had...
• More Catalytic Converter questions
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:24:36 -0700
  Just installed a new Bosal cat delivered from one of our listmember suppliers. Adjusted the muffler supports to help everything line up better, installed...
• Re: Indications of a clogged catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 12:23:15 -0700
  ...Can someone give me an idea of what symptoms a clogged catalytic converter might exhibit? My '82 Westy has been acting hinkey for a...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:27:22 -0400
  I don't personally know, but when I've asked personnel at muffler shops about the catalytic converter on my van (considerably more miles...
• Re: umm, Muffler was glowing red? What could be wrong.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:11:41 -0800
  ...Matthew 84 w/ a catalytic converter, sort of... Matthew Pollard http://www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 Dept. of Chemistry http://www.chem.uidaho.edu University...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:50:23 -0500
  ...How did I miss them when I had the engine out??? So now I have the muffler and catalytic converter off. I purchased a...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 13 May 2011 15:20:26 -0400
  ...2.1 L (2100 cc) (112 bhp) (Serial # DJ) 10:1 compression ratio, Digijet injection, only sold in European countries not requiring catalytic converter...
• 2.1 L Syncro Engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 06:04:59 -0700
  ...Comes with the complete syncro exhaust system and catalytic converter, crossmember, alternator, ECU, FI, AFM, etc. Asking $650. OBO Call Ken @ 510-793-8227...
• mechanic time
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:07:36 -0400
  ...Plugs are new, catalytic converter is new, nothing seems to help. Everyone said it would be that sensor. It goes to the mechanic tomorrow...
• Re: Generic O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 07:37:56 -0700
  ...The Vanagon's O2 Sensor is mounted to the front end of the Catalytic convertor, a very hot location. Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:45:29 EST
  In a message dated 16/11/2005 7:40:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: The only systems that...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:23:55 -0500
  ...Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. > > The more experienced among us know this already. I thought I...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:35:18 -0700
  ...On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 1:06 PM, Roger Sisler <ROGERSISLER2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > I used a 1.9 catalytic converter on my...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:47:25 -0800
  ...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: dies when overheated
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 18:50:46 -0400
  I have a a clogged catalytic converter do the same on several other cars. When cruising down the highway usually on a bridge or...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Mon, 3 May 2010 12:59:58 -0400
  This catalytic is vented to the outside: http://www.ventedcatheater.com/2.html It is extremely energy efficient. I'm thinking about getting one...
• Re: catalytic converters input
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:53:38 -0700
  This is a good point. My '84 is a California car and has the honeycomb, but the cat that came with the 2.1...
• Re: lost exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 15:34:27 -0400
  ...The muffler does the silencing, but you may think the catalytic converter is a silencer. To be sure, see the exhaust system pictures at...
• Re: Exhaust for 84
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:09 -0400
  ...The pipe that connects >#4 & #2 accross the back of the engine and the short pipe that connects >to the Catalytic converter. The cracks...
• Seeking Advice for Sluggish Performance
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:43 -0600
  ...Recently replaced muffler and catalytic converter New spark plugs Compression between 135-150 Cap/rotor almost new Clean air filter Fuel pressure - 34 at...
• Re: vacuum and the fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:24:16 -0500
  ...This in conjunction with the ECM and the catalytic converter makes all that clean air we breath. Howard >Subject: Re: vacuum and the fuel...
• Re: Odd engine smell?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:33:18 +0000
  ...2008, at 05:04PM, "Ken Lewis" > wrote: > >john, > >Look at your catalytic converter at night. If it is glowing a cherry red, > >you might...
• Re: Fw: Wave 3 Heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:06:24 -0500
  ...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: Wave 3 Heater
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:43:30 -0500
  ...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: 87 vanagon ansa muffler
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:09:11 -0800
  ...The flanged end with > > additional bracing on the flanges goes towards the catalytic converter. > > The > > none-braced flanged end is for the tailpipe. > > > > I...
• Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:02:06 -0700
  Assuming a properly-tuned engine, average driving habits, etc., how many miles could one expect the cat to normally last? Does time alone also...
• clay pot heaters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  22 Dec 1995 10:42:10 EST
  ...Did anyone try this? I know I can buy a protable catalytic heater, etc, but I am wondering about a improvising something to use...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 05:15:23 -0500
  ...go to the big expense and complicated installations for "P4" and "Catalytic" heaters? Why not just use the VW gas heater for winter camping...
• Re: running too rich
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 12:13:38 -0700
  Running rich could damage your catalytic converter & o2 sensor. The O2 sensor is cheap, about $35, the cat is about $100. Pat Callaghan 87...
• engine rattle resolved
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 31 May 2005 13:05:51 -0400
  ...The catalytic converter internal structure had disintegrated into multiple chunks of hard honeycomb. These lumps proceeded to bounce around in the shell of the...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:40:18 -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: 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:31:00 -0800
  I've got one experience with a bad catalytic converter and it did NOT exhibit the on-again/off-again symptoms Tonya is describing...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:48:29 -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: Starter relay
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Dec 1994 15:06:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...with raw gasoline, not a good idea for your very expensive Catalytic Converter (provided your hasn't been hollowed out like some who shall...
• catalytic heater vs. propex?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:30:30 -0500
  Actually, the choices are fairly simple. Both the Propex and the Platinum Cat are good heaters. The propex has a clean, out-of-sight...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 07:47:46 -0700
  It affects the O2 sensor, which affects your mixture. The O2 sensor is (as was mentioned) in the cat on the 2.1 Keith...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:36:37 EST
  IMHO there is little difference if any in fuel economy if the cat-con is absent or present in good shape. The O2 sensor...
• Catalytic heaters (again)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 23:32:09 -0400
  >If cost is an issue, everyone should know that the olympian's are only >$100 cheaper than a vented forced air heater ($300 as...
• Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Parker Beeson
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 13:37:32 -0600
  ...Was wondering if anyone has bought one of those little Coleman Catalytic Heaters that are designed for in tent use (which I assume means...
• Cat drilling and clean air
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:58:28 EDT
  << I was talking to a auto parts shops owner <<<SNIP>>>He suggested drilling a hole through the cat (catalytic converter, sic), through the hcomb...
• Re: BUS
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 15:49:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The catalytic conv. is right next to the left cylinder head(that is if yours has one-All Califonia & some Federal)which tends to...
• HELP LEAKING EXHAUST (DANSK)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 09:35:10 -0700
  ...The two pipes I replaced are the pipe from the rear (cyl 2&4) of the engine, and the pipe from the catalytic converter...
• 1997 <Mexican> Beetle FS <Arizona/Utah>
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 05:07:30 -0700
  AZ Republic newspaper, Sunday, Sept 7,1997: '97 Bug, Fuel injected, catalytic converter, undercoated, white, 4spd, $13,000. <602>545-7736. The lady mentioned...
• Re: FS: 84 Vanagon GL SUper Sunroof PRICE ReDUCED
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:21:43 -0800
  ...tuned up lately? still have the catalytic converter? O2 sensor? ... if the engine is running good it will probably pass... Good Luck, Bill
• Re: Catalytic converter noise
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 8 May 2004 19:50:15 +0200
  You�ve already got loads of good advice here, what I want to add is that if it�s recently smoke tested and the...
• Re: Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:42:25 -0500
  ...Well, after getting > the collective wisdom (most especially from Dennis Haynes) I replaced > the catalytic convertor and installed a new O2 sensor. Topped the...
• 1985 Vanagon - batt./OXYS dash lights on?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:22:52 -0500
  ...My 1.9l gas engine does not have a catalytic converter as I'm in a non-emission's county. Can I run my...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:32:21 -0600
  ...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: 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 17:40:07 -0700
  ...2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter Hi all. Several archive and google images searches didn't bring an answer. Is the...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:49:46 -0700
  Replace it. It is there for a reason, a good reason. On Sun, Sep 26, 2021 at 9:48 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail...
• Re: Repair parts?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 13:47:09 -0500
  ...479 for the complete system including gaskets, but not including the catalytic converter, muffler strap, and nuts & bolts. $99 more for the CAT, $15...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 13:42:36 -0700
  Roger Sisler wrote: >I vote plugged up catalytic convertor.Does it overheat too,or get hotter >than normal? A plugged cat can sometimes be...
• Re: New problem (updated O2 sensor question)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:05:54 -0400
  TJ, The possible problem that jumps to mind is a too rich condition shortening the life of your catalytic converter. After a hard run...