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• NVC - Anyone with neuer Euro Etka?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 10:06:46 -0700
  ...It looks more a catalytic converter for GAS Passat or A6. I can't find the number in the Euro Etka v5 or USA...
• from C/L sf
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 20:52:45 -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...
• Re: Vanagon trivia - name THAT part!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:58:28 -0700
  ...This is a European Syncro > DJ-code 112 hp liter engine with an O2 sensor and a Catalytic converter. > The Lambda Sensor Control Unit...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:27 -0500
  ...2012 1:20 PM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > > > same engine was used in other countries...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:04 -0400
  ...It does say " Catalytic Converter - passed" but as > you pointed > > out it is a "no load" test so not necessarily the whole truth. I...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:58 -0500
  ...It does say " Catalytic Converter - passed" but as > you pointed > > out it is a "no load" test so not necessarily the whole truth. I...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 16:24:37 -0600
  What's the cost of that beauty? Possible small catalytic burner to run off propane??? Should be efficient?? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td...
• Re: WANTED: Aircooled Vanagon Exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 12:41:13 -0400
  ...Here in Salt Lake I can't use the ones > available online because they don't accept a Catalytic converter and > that's required...
• Adding cats to old buses (no, not felines! ;)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 09:01:47 PDT
  ...pay for a catalytic converter to be installed on my bus), I'll > listen. Otherwise they can stay the hell out of my garage...
• ...and speaking of BusDepot mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:00:50 -0500
  ...However, per the sales staff at BD, no nuts and bolts are included to connect the muffler to the catalytic converter, or the tailpipe...
• 2nd O2 Sensor in Cat?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 15:59:17 -0500
  I have one of the Bus Depot catalytic converters that has the hole for an O2 sensor (it comes witha threaded plug). I have...
• Re: {SPAM?} Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 17:09:55 -0800
  ...It's a blown catalytic converter, and o2 > sensor. He wants to charge me $987 to repair it. Seems way to high, but he...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:38:50 -0500
  ...HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Sunday...
• Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Linsley
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 16:38:59 -0700
  ...There was/is a law suit regarding two fellows who passed away in a *tent* using a coleman catalytic heater. I'm not convinced...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 17:14:28 -0500
  ...Check the archives for my past comments on the o2 sensor and the 3 way catalytic converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:03:17 -0300
  ...It turns out, my catalytic converter has nothing left. > It's completely empty. The previous owner had a S & S Exhaust system put on...
• Re: '84 Vanagon and Midas Mufflers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:47:23 -0700
  Westy's & Midas About 7 years ago I got a catalytic converter (OK, it's not a muffler, but it's close) at Midas...
• 1988 Vanagon GL weekender for sale in NJ!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Romero
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:16:51 -0400
  ...Recent catalytic converter, water pump, and battery. Everything works! Excellent condition! $4000 OBO! Will take pics soon, can email! call 201-531-9357 with...
• Re: Looking for used gutless cat...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:20:01 -0700
  ...variety! > >=================================== > >I want to run some tests with and without a catalytic converter too see if > >it makes much of a difference with the...
• Will This Ruin an O2 Sensor or Cat Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:40:39 +0200
  ...I'm concerned that I may ruin the O2 sensor or the catalytic converter, while burning off the excess oil in the combustion chambers...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:51:53 -0700
  ...Gas versis catalytic converter > > > I have a 1984 Vanagon Waterboxer that seems to be eating catalytic > converters in less than a year. I have...
• 84 Vanagon--Won't start at 40 degrees
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 18:40:06 -0500
  ...up and runs great Over the past year replaced the following: catalytic converter, AFM, Hall sender, fuel pump, changed the filters, half the fuel...
• FS Syncro in Bend Oregon $3000
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:42:53 -0800
  ...The most recent issues are the starter and now the catalytic converter. I have a spare 2.1 complete from ECU to exhaust from...
• Hot Water in Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Macklow
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 14:29:37 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The water heater is about the size of a catalytic heater, runs on propane, and I believe was $495. Oh, and it's made...
• Re: Custom Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 18:27:10 -0700
  I believe these the nature of the catalytic pad may require them to be mounted vertically... at least my Olympic owner's manual indicates...
• No Start Belgium Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:06:11 -0700
  Greetings All, The red glow could be from raw fuel hitting the catalytic convertor. The raw fuel could be low fuel system pressure, or...
• Muffler Parts
  Historical mailing list - James Piotrowski
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:30:03 -0600
  ...parts together? I also picked up a new clamp for the catalytic-muffler connection, and here's the second question: 2. Is there a...
• new syncro owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:34:40 EDT
  ...Exhaust pipe just before catalytic converter is broken, I'm assuming I can just replace that one section of pipe? Am I crazy to...
• Re: Catalytic converter noise
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 May 2004 09:38:09 -0500
  Calle Fallberg wrote: > You�ve already got loads of good advice here, what I want to add is that if > it�s recently smoke...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:52:10 -0400
  At 04:06 PM 3/18/2012, Alistair Bell wrote: >I was just curious about how an engine that came with a cat would...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 25 Dec 2017 20:13:43 -0500
  ...The catalytic converter was also replaced then. The mileage was about 150,000; that was 137,000 miles ago. I wonder if it's...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:10:41 -0600
  Install a new 1 ~ This 1 has been My LongStanding Fav but they have, some time in not too distant past, Doubled in price...
• Importing Vanagon to California, USA, in particular from Canada
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 07:59:14 -0800
  ...1) What issues if any that I will encounter? 2) Does it need to have a current California compliant exhaust system ie catalytic converter...
• Re: Emessions still
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:06:02 -0500
  ...They think it is the > >catalytic converter and will cost $1000 if they do it, or they will take it >Menicke who will do...
• Is it safe to saw through an o2 sensor ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:55:20 -0400
  ...Anyone know the answer ? If it means saving my health, I'll just buy another catalytic converter.
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 22 May 2001 17:58:50 -0400
  ...If still no go check for blockage in the Catalytic Converter. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 356 http://Neksiwel...
• Re: It runs!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:54:33 -0400
  ...It can also mean the end of life for the O2 sensor and catalytic conveter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:35:02 -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: Muffler Parts
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 24 May 2002 16:22:01 -0400
  ...From the crossover to the catalytic converter, one gasket. Another from the converter to the muffler another, from the muffler to the tailpipe another...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:54:38 -0500
  ...It does say " Catalytic Converter - passed" but as > > you pointed > > > > out it is a "no load" test so not necessarily the whole truth. I...
• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:58:18 -0800
  ...the main reason California > is requiring all > new catalytic converters to meet OBD-II standards is to > improve the overall > quality of the cats...
• couple of q's
  Historical mailing list - Fifield
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 16:07:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...my tailpipe split between the part where it forks and the catalytic converter. What is that part, it's the small piece that has...
• Re: smog stupidities
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 10:17:02 -0800
  If I am like a pesky relegious fanatic because I think it is stupid, selfish and destructive to gut catalytic converters, then those who...
• Re: Valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:42:10 -0700
  ...Looking at it, I can't see any difficulty; remove the bail and take the cover out over the heater box and catalytic converter...
• Need graywater tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:22:28 -0700
  ...I was at an RV shop this morning, getting a little Olympian 3100 catalytic heater installed in the 84 Westy camper van and the...
• Re: 87 vanagon ansa muffler
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:58:13 -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...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:50:17 -0600
  ...Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter? > In a message dated 16/11/2005 1:39:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:12:28 -0700
  Replace it, you can buy a 49 state Cat fairly cheap, have flanges put in if not already on and help Mother Nature out...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:29:40 -0700
  Which helps to answer my question: Mellow Yellow was last smogged in Cali in 2008 and passed handily. I reckon I'm gonna pass...
• For Sale 1987 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vern D. Moen
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 12:27:52 -0700
  ...engine are fine Drivable with a 1st to 3rd shift New Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor 500 miles ago Interior in Very Good shape...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:05:58 -0500
  ...They have mirrors to look for the catalytic converter and they usually start about half way up the vehicle and work their way back...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 20:48:55 -0700
  John: I used a Coleman BlackCat a few years ago in my '81 non-Westy in Death Valley. I think it is rated about...
• Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:59:21 -0800
  ...A platinum-cat catalytic heater at times, but mostly just interior lights, stereo, etc for weekend trips. Maybe a laptop on an inverter. I...
• Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:08:58 -0400
  I've noticed (by using common sense) that a gutted catalytic converter fails to do its job, and is almost certainly illegal 9for good...
• Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Susan Cote
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:20:36 -0500
  With all this talk about heaters, can anyone tell my what is wrong with the auxillary gas heater that is supposed to be in...
• Re: More Excellent Finds at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 16:32:09 -0500
  ...All Bosch Alternators or Starters in the Bosch Catalog: $39.99 "PlatCat" Vented Catalytic Propane Heater: $69.00 All Bosch Fuel Injectors in the...
• FS: Catalytic Converter for Vanagon $75.00
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:38:28 -0500
  I have a cat purchased from FGA on 5/00, part number 025131701. It has been used for 1 month before I changed back...
• Engine swap over heating problem
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:03:21 -0500
  ...I HAVE INSTALL THE EXSAUST OF AUDI WITH THE TWO (2) WITH THE PIPE OF DIESEL AND THE MUFLER OF THE CATALYTIC VANAGON BUT...
• Re: Super high HC on smog test - help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:41:57 -0400
  ...Fuel system pressure and injectors Exhaust and catalytic converter. When all of these are confirmed proper. It should pass. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Parts for S&S Headers exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:00:35 -0500
  ...This piece runs between the section which joins the headers and the catalytic converter. Looks like it could be an easy replacement, but I...