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• Re: O2 senor operation!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 17:18:07 -0400
  ...For those wondering how the system can work when one reaction needs too rich and the other too lean, there are separate catalyst beds...
• Re: Painting Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:59:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...MekPeroxide is used as the catalyst, and MekKetone can be used as a thinner; I don't know the components of gelcoat. Speaking from...
• Re: '80 ac vangon exhaust
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 18:41:17 -0400
  ...The best (and most environmentally friendly) choice is to go with the stock catalyst setup. But if you do opt for a non-catalyst...
• Re: Looks like a Westie...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 15:30:54 -0700
  ...it....� � � Some even think it's too noisy and turn to > catalyst type heaters. > You have to get used to something... > > Steven > 91 Westy
• Re: funky exhaust odors
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 06:51:24 -0600
  ...what causes it? > >Austin Some gasolines contain sulfur compounds, and some catalysts will do the conversion for you. Incidentally, you will never smell this...
• Re: Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 14:41:25 -0800
  ...A three-way catalyst will react unburned fuel and CO to achieve complete combustion, provided oxygen is available, while keeping cylinder combustion temperatures down...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 01:20:46 -0400
  I guess you don't run a catalyst or O2 sensor. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Don't use ABC for engine fires!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 20:31:37 -0500
  ...most of it with compressed air, water just sloshes it around and I think is the catalyst )or whatever) for the corosive action! Eric
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:01:14 -0500
  ...How do they keep the catalyst from plugging up with soot? The muffler on my diesel Vanagon gets a nice fluffy coat of it...
• Re: 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 19:27:35 -0700
  ...One advantage of > the GoWesty muffler is the straight through design. > > As for the catalyst failing there is a reason those aftermarket cats are...
• Re: vent'd catalytic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 12:33:55 -0800
  ...Like, for example, Olympian Heater operating instructions says: "For continued high efficiency operation it is recommeded that the catalyst pad be replaced every 3...
• Re: 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:31:00 -0800
  ...There's no reason to not run without the catalyst for diagnostic purposes In the one that failed, you could look down the pipe...
• Re: Starter relay
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Dec 1994 15:06:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...My understanding of the reason for not "roll starting" vehicles was that one runs the risk of filling your Catalyst with raw gasoline, not...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 07:47:46 -0700
  ...Hillbish" wrote: > > In a message dated 1/22/01 10:36:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, > keith_adams@transcanada.com writes: > > << This catalyst causes...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:40:54 -0400
  ...The California version got the 2 way catalyst with O2 sensor and electronic ignition. Since the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was started before...
• plat cat heater mount
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:56:24 -0700
  ...cat heater http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/vanagon-platinum-catalyst-heater-mount/ I wish I had a propex or webasto or the...
• new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:43:58 -0700
  ...New CARB regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2009 now require all exhaust catalyst devices that are sold in California regardless of...
• Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 19:15:52 +1200
  ...The setting reaction of polyester resin with methylethyl-ketone-phosphate catalyst releases heat; put too much MEKP in, or have too large a solid...
• Re: Hello, I'm a new boy here...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 11:08:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...86 Caravelle C, > 112 hp 2.1 litre, mostly "Pastellweiss", no catalyst, Digijet, Volkswagen > van. <snip> > Johan Nyberg > > Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden > '86 Caravelle...
• Real Equal Length Header
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 17:08:09 -0500
  ...say that the catalyst has to remain in it's original location. With this header it doesn't. I can handle that issue and...
• Re: digijet fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 15:48:46 -0400
  ...I don't *think* it will bother the catalyst unless you're running noticeably rich. Aside from that, the overall system will be more...
• 2L aircooled '80 -what rpm?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Gabel
  2 May 1996 16:24:54 +0100
  ...engine CU series - twin carbs, electronic ignition, no smog control & no catalyst) I've repaired and tuned it fairly ok I hope (idle at...
• Re: Camping heater for any Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Sun, 13 Nov 1994 18:02:51 -0800 (PST)
  A "catalytic" heater uses a catalyst (usually platinum) to allow fuel (usually propane, gasoline or natural gas) to combust with oxygen at a lower...
• Idle Stabilizer and related stuff P/N
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 10:38:34 +0700
  ...Engine type DJ w/o catalyst converter and oxygen analyzer installed ECU Digijet - P/N 025 906 021 F Idle stabilizer - P/N 251...
• Header from Ahnendorp
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 13:19:22 -0400
  ...Anyone ever try one of these? Since the catalyst is no longer in the original position, I think the header would be technically illegal...
• I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
  Historical mailing list - gcarcher
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 17:31:26 -0800
  ...My catalytic converter is empty of any catalyst and the muffler has been cleaned out of all catalytic debris. There is a bit more...
• Re: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:18:23 -0700
  ...Leaks are generally bad news if they are between the engine and the catalyst. But it depends on where the exaust leak is. If...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise? NOx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:38:08 -0400
  ...The primary emission control devices consist of the three way catalyst working with the O2 sensor and for many vehicle exhaust gas recirculation (EGR...
• Re: wbx 6, should I?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:47:35 -0500
  ...wbx 6, should I? > > > At 05:36 PM 28/02/99 -0500, Ron wrote: > >> No catalyst, what means $700 road tax per year. Arrgghh...
• Re: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:30:16 -0500
  ...Leaks are generally bad news if they are between the engine and the catalyst. But it depends on where the exaust leak is. If...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test-NOx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:27:25 -0400
  Excessive NOx is the result of over advanced ignition timing along with a bad Catalyst. The fact that our Vanagons do not have exhaust...
• Re: Large green wire
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 23:32:57 -0400
  ...It mounts in the elbow just before the catalyst if you still have the proper CA. only exhaust. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Berg short-shift for Vgon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 15:09:21 -0800
  ...So a VR6 EV would have to have the stock VR6 intake, sensors, computer, etc, and the stock ehaust manifold, catalyst, etc. Once you...
• Re: Hybrid Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:43:46 -0400
  ...If (and it's a really, really big if) someone has developed a catalyst to do this without requiring extra energy then we can...
• Re: Looks like a Westie...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:31:52 -0400
  ...Some even think it's too noisy and turn to > > catalyst type heaters. > > You have to get used to something... > > > > Steven > > 91 Westy >
• Re: Rear Fiberglass Repair / calling GARTH
  Historical mailing list - PATT
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:06:47 -0400
  ...Is this >fiberglass supposed to be repaired as any other fiber glass (composite) >item, bondo, glass and resin/catalyst etc? >Then when repairs is...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 18 May 2008 18:48:29 -0500
  ...the BEST penetrating oil, bar none is called PB Blaster. >Penetrating catalyst, >Nothing else even comes close. >It is twice as good as Gunk...
• Re: Our beloved digifant
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 18:27:28 -0400
  ...Are you guys saying I have to get rid of my header, 16V catalyst, Walker Turbo, K&N filter, Jacobs ignition amp, Platinum +4...
• FS: Catalytic Converter for Vanagon $75.00
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:38:28 -0500
  ...This unit is like new and has no internal catalyst missing, no dents, no rust, no stripped holes, no bent flanges. I only need...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:51:36 -0600
  ...EGR, Catalysts, and Urea injection are being used to control it. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:03:03 -0500
  ...in addition to the catalyst in the photos(that's not a muffler that is a single unit diesel catalyst) in the US it...
• Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 07:46:23 -0400
  ...It too had an empty catalyst. I remember thinking that this was strange as I bought the Vanagon from a VW dealer (they shouldn...
• New York take on engine conversions and Catalysts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:21:21 +0000
  Some information and long boring reading. While inspection and enforcement is almost nonexistent in many areas for our older vehicles the "rules" are still...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 28 May 2015 13:08:10 -0400
  ...Mine has a > modern TDI powerplant, has a catalyst in place and runs quite clean. 20-22 > mpg is attainable in well-tuned stock...
• Hello, I'm a new boy here...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 00:00:20 +0100
  ...The last item is my reason for owning and maintaining a '86 Caravelle C, 112 hp 2.1 litre, mostly "Pastellweiss", no catalyst, Digijet...
• Re: Are there Emission Compliance Stickers in US Diesel vans?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:21:28 -0400
  ...It says: "VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO USEPA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1982 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES NON-CATALYST" and along...
• exhaust, EGR
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:47:15 -0400
  ...The PO took the catalyst out so I need one too. I noticed that the EGR filter was not hooked up but rather cloesd...
• Re: passed DE inspection :-)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:53:55 -0400
  ...That is EGR, catalyst, and proper timing settings. Of course water boxers do not have EGR so those test really come down to the...
• Re: Coolant in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 04:28:30 +0000
  ...The o2 sensor and catalyst will also be destroyed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:57:09 -0700
  ...Very likely the 2006 Subaru has a 3-way catalyst system. Your 84 Vanagon after the conversion will have the 3-way catalyst system...
• Re: Header from Ahnendorp
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:50:36 -0400
  Michael- For the sake of conversation, I realize that the catalyst is there, and I'm sure that it would pass a sniffer test...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:23:32 -0600
  They go until they fail and they fail in one of two ways, they plug up or the catalyst gets contaminated. Tom www.towercooler...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution - Cat-specific
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:42:44 +0000
  " Make sure the O2 sensor system is working properly and at catalyst replacement time consider the big bucks of OEM. I have yet to...
• Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 22:01:00 -0400
  ...It is accompanied by a 2.25" catalyst from a 16V Scirocco and 2.25" tubing as a tailpipe. Yes, the longest tailpipe possible...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:51:28 -0500
  ...The catalyst functions to adjust the small amounts of hydrocarbons (burn them to H2O and CO2), nitrogen oxides (reduce them to nitrogen) and carbon...
• Re: A little bit of Red....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:26:45 EST
  ...adh�rent) + clear coat + > catalyst + diluent = you don't want to know the total price!!! here is the > cool picture, as i had no...
• Re: Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:15:25 +0000
  The Catalyst made the difference. Based on the CO readings the O2 sensor was working. Notice the value of a properly working catalytic converter...
• Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:10:35 -0500
  ...Recent > fuel, air filter and pump. > > New Oxy sensor. > > My catalytic converter is empty of any catalyst and the muffler has been > cleaned out...
• Re: Westfalia Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:19:01 -0700
  ...And the paint is expensive $150 for paint, reducer, catalyst, surface cleaner and buffing pads, but it should last a long time. Having to...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:41:56 -0700
  ...86 with the 2.1 also go a larger throttle plate. > > However speaking of blockages a catalyst that is broken down into ta golf...