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• Re: 85 Vanagon performance enhancements
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 14:34:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...have told me the least expensive enhancement is to remove the > >catalytic converter and replace it with a straight pipe. > > This would cause an...
• 87 Westy FS St. Louis 80k mi. $8900
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 13:25:54 -0500
  ...New Sony CD player, vented catalytic heater. Good canvas, fridge works all 3 ways. Good 205x15 tires, good idle, shiny and clean. Driven only...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 20:36:27 -0400
  ...What you are describing sounds more like a starvation problem like a blocked fuel filter or a plugged catalytic converter or a dirty air...
• Re: '88 Failed Smog check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:53:46 -0400
  You need to replace the catalytic converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Todd Last...
• Re: A little help, Literally
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 21:44:27 -0400
  ...A little help, Literally There is a down pipe on the exhaust that connects the exhaust system to the Catalytic converter. On this down...
• Re: Converter thieves pass me by
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:12:02 -0700
  ...Then after they pass revving of engines considered too old by the passing "angles" to have catalytic converters.... You may at this time take...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:57:25 -1000
  ...The catalytic converter is only about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use my touch to...
• 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:02:27 -0700
  ...Previous owner stated that they replaced the catalytic converter. I've done all of the vacuum hoses that I could find. Complete ignition tune...
• Catalytic converter replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 22 May 2000 17:26:53 -0700
  My recently acquired '87 Westfalia failed it's smog test because the converter no longer "converts." This is according to my smog technician. My...
• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:29:19 -0500
  ...Stubborn oxygen sensor I'm replacing the catalytic converter on my Carat and not suprisingly, the 02 sensor is thoroughly stuck with corrosion. Generous...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:26:50 -0700
  ...18, 2012 11:54 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > I went to change out my worn...
• Trip to South America
  Historical mailing list - J Anderson
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:09:27 -0500
  ...I read that unleaded fuel can be hard to get in South America and it would be a good idea to remove the catalytic...
• Re: California catalytic converter needed
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:18:49 -0700
  ...California catalytic converter needed > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Friday, October 2, 2009, 11:43 AM > --snip-- > I can find nobody who understands...
• Catalytics
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:49:21 -0600
  ...The van doesn't have, and isn't required to use, a catalytic, and the test results were always way below the allowed numbers...
• Re: which exhaust gasket to use?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:55:38 -0400
  ...which exhaust gasket to use? What is the correct type of gasket to use between the J-pipe and the catalytic converter? My J...
• 88 Waterboxer exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 20:25:58 PST
  Any suggestions on getting a new exhaust system for my Vanagon? All I really need is the pipe between the collector and the catalytic...
• Re: Catalytic converter options
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 22:48:30 -0400
  Walker and Bosal make Cats that fit. The Walker is part #15612. It fits pefectly and has the hole in the correct place for...
• Re: gutted catalyctic
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 16:51:25 -0700
  Please get a new catalytic converter. You're poisoning the air that I breathe! And the air that all those who you love breathe...
• E Check
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 01:21:46 -0400
  ...If you drove across country excessively rich, your catalytic converter could now be damaged as a rich mixture overheats the cat. A non-functioning...
• Re: smog check, passed, but high NO
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 00:01:44 -0400
  Bad Catalytic converter, over advanced ignition timing.. The Vanagon relies heavily on the Cat for Nox reduction as it does not have EGR. Dennis...
• More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:23:31 -0600
  A few years ago I installed an Olympian brand catalytic heater in my Vanagon. I love it. It works great and makes cold mountain...
• Re: 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 21:10:19 -0400
  ...2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter > >> When a cat element fails, do the pieces usually get blown out the tail >> pipe...
• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 13:01:43 -0500
  ...a > > heater is most welcome. > > > > Currently I use the simple Coleman catalytic with the battery operated > > fan but only when I am up & awake...
• Re: NEED HELP Olympian Catalytic heater installation
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 09:27:31 -0800
  ...Mark Howser * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- > > Hello from frozen Montana, > > I purchased an Olympian 6100a catalytic heater yesterday. I installed it in > my...
• Re: Fw: Wave 3 Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:23:35 -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: Oops, was: Re: Exhaust struts
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 14 May 1999 21:52:16 -0700
  ...oxy sensor).The other (at 90 degrees) goes from #4 to catalytic converter where it joins the left exhaust pipe (bolt closest to #4...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:44:50 -0400
  ...However, my mechanic swears that the problem is the catalytic converter. Since its brand new, I'm not sure I believe him. I got...
• sluggish/non-responsivethrottle going up hills
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 21:12:06 -0400
  ...the repair shop hes taking it to says it has something to do with the timing sensor or the catalytic convertor...either way it...
• Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 07:46:23 -0400
  I noticed in a post today asking about Stebro exhausts a mention of a catalytic converter that came from the factory "empty". I bought...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 19:14:42 -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...
• Vanagon Has No Power
  Historical mailing list - Grant Bessom
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 10:31:06 -0400
  ...fuel delivery, spark, timing and catalytic converter. I have adjusted the valves. I have replaced all questionable vac hoses. I put on a different...
• Re: Fw: Help - Red Hot Cat (meltdown?) !!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:54:00 -0500
  ...Never said by anybody I know of that was famous, but Catalytic converts are not forever. Stan On Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:39...
• Re: Setting CO with S&S header
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:42:35 -0700
  ...I have S&S headers so there is no exhaust sampling port upstream from the catalytic converter. Where should the CO probe be placed...
• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:54:25 -0700
  ...The propane hose going to my catalytic, mounted on the battery > bulkhead > behind the psgr seat, is a removable quick release fitting hose > that...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:11:39 -0500
  ...Does anyone know if you can coat the Catalytic Converter? I > have no idea what makes up the inside of these things. I know...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:24:28 -0600
  ...You never get 100% conversion, even with a good catalytic heater. Even with them, there is some imperfect combustion, though I think it is...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:41:43 -0400
  ...but when I've asked personnel at muffler shops > about the catalytic converter on my van (considerably more miles than > yours), they've told...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:24:34 -0700
  ...It will be cold or cool beyond that > point. > > AVOID ANY CATALYTIC CONVERTER DUST! > > > Howard > > Buy Low - Sell High > Don't Eat The Yellow...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:48:40 -0400
  ...sure If I'll be able to separate it from the Catalytic converter, any > recommendations for separating them and possibly a source for them...
• Re: Catalytic Conv Gaskets (Was muffler)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 19:33:04 -0400
  In a message dated 96-07-21 01:55:29 EDT, most@gibbs.oit.unc.edu (David E Most) writes: << Dennis has suggested that...
• '87 Vanagon GL Wolfsberg for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Don R. Preston, Jr.
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 16:20:08 -0700
  ...She will be getting a new Catalytic and front rotors soon, otherwise she's in fine shape. Sh'e a Wolfsberg edition, minus one...
• Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 06:32:05 -0600
  ...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: Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 25 Dec 2017 18:55:43 -0700
  ...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: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:50:11 -0400
  ...closed-loop (oxygen sensor active), so the three stages of the catalytic conversion will proceed in balance, each stage using the products of the...
• RE: 84 GL Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 16:22:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Front, back, connector, catalytic, muffler |and pipe. I've priced the dealer and would rather buy a nice used car. |I've checked the...
• Thanks for EV tire info and more.
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 20:03:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...On the rattle I posted a few months back, its definitely the catalytic heat shield and two dealers, and one muffler shop later, they...
• Re: O2 sensor, Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 09:06:56 -0700
  ...to operating temp, or heat the sensor socket area of the catalytic converter head pipe with a torch. It should come loose. Be sure...
• Re: Importing a Vanagon from South Africa etc.
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 15:05:20 -0400
  ...Let's see - first off it needs emission controls, so a catalytic > converter > > and all the electronics needed to ensure it can meet the...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:15:39 EST
  ...The > really good news is that this complete exhaust system (no catalytic convertor) > is only $280. > Is an exhaust without a cat legal anywhere...
• Fan switches
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:57:26 -0800
  ...Put on the new catalytic converter and it passed smog. Still has a small idle problem but with all of the discussion on the...
• Re: best gasoline to use
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:13:11 -0400
  ...by 1980, because by then most vehicles were being equipped with catalytic converters. The VW vans old enough not to have them (they started...
• Re: Replacing Muffler
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 14:08:36 -0600
  ...way out, as is the pipe just in front of the catalytic converter. Are the stock replacements the standard thing to use? Anything special...
• Re: 87 vanagon ansa muffler
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:09:10 -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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:55:45 -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...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:09:15 -0800
  ...my Federal Westfalia (no O2 sensor) I installed a > water-cooled catalytic converter in the exhaust. Since the water-cooled > converter has the O2...
• Winter Camping Heat & Water Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 09 Sep 94 18:52:08 EDT
  ...I use my Coleman Black Cat catalytic heaters overnight and intend to do the same with whatever new heater I buy. It is easy...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:45:55 -0400
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? > > Our '03 Toyota Matrix idles at 2000+ rpm in colder weather to get it's > catalytic converter to 'light...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:18:05 -0400
  ...How do I "test" a catalytic converter? Thanks, Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 5:05 PM To: 'B...
• no start, round 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 10:29:43 -0400 (EDT)
  Advice received from Sean, Paul, Joel, Rob, Ken, Norman, Steve & John much appreciated! I checked my Bentley's description of the catalytic converter, decided...
• Platinum Cat Q's
  Historical mailing list - Tom VandenBerg
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 22:12:32 EDT
  I've decided to install a vented catalytic space heater in my 82 Westy. I will go with the Platinum Cat from thermal Systems...