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Re: help! Cat?? problems in New Jersey
Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
Mon, 28 Mar 2005 23:58:18 -0700
if the cat rattles it is broke up inside. you are describing a dead cat converter. jimt > Hi guys, > driving from Pittsburgh to New...
Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:59:10 -0700
...I'll likely be installing a cat simply because it will help reduce emissions (or so I'm lead to believe --- ;^) Neil. On Mon...
Re: Catalytic Rattling
Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
Fri, 2 May 1997 08:51:09 -0500
...The pressure blew out the gaskets at the joints where the engine pipes meet the connector for the single pipe to the cat. The...
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...
Catalytic Heater
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Aug 94 16:42:03 EDT
I have examined carefully the article Joel posted last month about catalytic propane heaters for our vans and am coming to some conclusions: 1...
Cal smog, Mexico City, catalysts
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Apr 1995 08:58:46 -0700
...Having also seen the tail pipe numbers on my 71 914, with type IV FI engine, compared to my 77 Rabbit with catalyst, I...
Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:43:46 EDT
...1-_-Quad5-_-PowerUpSave&No=8&View All=123&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=20116&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&topnav= &forcelang...
Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:47:17 -0700
...And multiple people at thesamba >> have had issues as well: >> http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4454&category_id=&category_parent...
Dog is my co-pilot!
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:56:17 -0700
...These links will show you an action shot of a 80lb Catahoula catching some breeze while watching the road. http://imageshack.us/a/img194...
Re: Rad R&R procedure?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 5 May 2012 21:50:26 -0600
So if the " Cat " really did the " ' " who added the " e " ? On 5 May , 2012, at 2:09 PM, David Beierl wrote: >> So assuming...
Re: [Westfalia] Wasser-Stopper Pop-Top Rainfly from Go-Westy
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:36:40 -0800
...I want one! > Try here http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4046&category_id=&category_parent_id=
Broken Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Bill Nagle
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:27:19 -0500
Less than 2000 Miles ago I got a new tiico engine, new catalytic converter and muffler, etc....the CC has cracked apart just before...
Passenger door won't close
Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
Fri, 15 Aug 1997 16:13:50 -0700
...Is there a way I can adjust the catch so that it closes easier? I looked in Bentley and it appears the catch only...
Re: Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - W. Silva
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 15:21:17 -0400
...suppliers have the Manchester tanks in their catalogs. If you have trouble getting a catalog or finding a RV Dealer in your area let...
parts catalogs still available for 85's?
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 12:08:02 -0500
I believe it a lister named Bjorn that had parts catalogs available. If you're out there, do you still have them available for...
Effectiveness of cat converter
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:55:25 -0500
Hello VW folks Anyone know the effect the VW (Busdepot?) cat has on emissions? Does it reduce HC and NOx or just Hc? Does...
Re: Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:40:31 -0800
...Running Rich > >Fix it...besides the fuel economy issue, long-term rich running will >eventually kill your catalytic converter. I've got a rich...
Re: who hates the neighbor's cat
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Fri, 2 Apr 2004 18:35:33 -0700
Entity Stan Wilder spoke thus: > I run the neighbors cat off my front porch chair but he always comes back. I hear the trick...
How big is your cat?
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:30:24 -0700
I am wondering if anyone would measure and a pass along, the length of the catalytic converter? I am curious as to how far...
Re: KEP URABUS Exhaust System Questions
Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:37:12 -0800
...Q. "How did you fasten the Cat and Muffler to the engine? ... what are your thoughts on hanging the Cat and Muffler from the...
Re: Catalytic converter noise
Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
Sat, 8 May 2004 09:47:43 -0700
...Upon closer inspection, it seems to be coming from the catalytic > converter which, I assume, is original equipment. I have a 90 multivan with...
Re: Righting A Wrong
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:30:35 -0700
...Steven Johnson wrote: >>>> Trade you a cat for any car any day..... >>> >>> Most cars come with a cat, sometimes 2. >> >> And for that, you...
Re: Running without a cat
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:05:43 -0700
...Generally you won't see any significant improvement in power when removing the cat unless you also do something that NEEDS the extra flow...
Re: NOx high
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:50:04 -0400
...The Cat has the major job of reducing the NOx and all aftermarket cats do not have as much active material as the original...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:03:37 -0600
The best way to check for a stopped up exhaust/catalytic converter, or any other exhaust restriction. Is to put a vacuum gauge on...
Re: Propane heaters
Historical mailing list - John C...
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 18:14:31 EST
...If you're going to be using 12V, the plat-cat wins. BTW: You don't have to pay $450 for a Plat-cat...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:22:42 -0500
The O2 sensor needs to be before the Cat. Flex couplings and floating exhausts work for vehicles as the have long exhaust systems. The...
Re: OE muffler/cat life expectancy?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:11:52 -0700
...When you replace your muffler remove it with the cat and look into the cat with the muffler removed. You should see light through...
Re: shower for a Westy
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 12:06:33 -0300
On 3 Sep 2002 at 22:34, Gerald Masar wrote: > Cabela's Fall catalog has a new battery operated shower. Includes 2.5 > gal...
Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 24 Dec 2002 16:53:12 -0800
...Why buy a new CAT when if the old one is OK except for a frozen O2 sensor? There is a way to remedy...
Re: Red hot catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 01:25:15 -0400
...When I got home I found that the muffler end of the catalytic converter was red hot along with part of the muffler. > > The...
Emissions failure Nox (the epilogue)
Historical mailing list - David M
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:41:51 -0700
...The catalytic converter by the way was $500 of the bill (a sublet repair - no idea who did it). I looked at the cat...
Re: Water Wetter
Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:21:36 -0700
...I meant catalyst...as in, "an agent that provokes or speeds change or action". http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/netdict?catalyst Perhaps...
Re: Spare Tire Matching
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Wed, 1 Dec 2004 11:17:10 -0800
...They are pretty much the same, but the front catch piece is shorter by about 2" on one, requiring a skinny spare tire. If...
Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:07:34 -0400
...Even though I am running carbs (inherited from the PO) I will continue to run my catylitic converter in an effort to do whatever...
Re: Eurovan Catalytic Conver
Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
9 May 1996 14:51:26 -0700
...Time:2:38 PM OFFICE MEMO RE>Eurovan Catalytic Converter Date:5/9/96 you said <this individual states that as a result of...
muffler possibilities
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Mar 1997 06:57:36 -0500 (EST)
...I acknowledge that removing the catalyst from the system is not exactly legal; but I know for a fact that a properly maintained engine...
Re: compression & advance
Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 21:41:37 -0400
Sean Bartnik wrote: > > > > > One possable reason could be a partially constipated (blocked) Cat. > > > Hmm, that's an interesting possibility. Any way to confirm this...
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...
[FS] Syncro & 2WD brake calipers & Syncro rotors
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 18 May 2003 16:04:59 -0700
...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2415979515&category=33563&rd=1 Rotors (used) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI...
Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 30 May 2008 20:30:49 -0700
...or cats! --- ;^) > > > Muchos thankos! > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Jetta-fied Westfalia - "Jaco" > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
Re: Where is a good place to get an inexpensive catalytic converter for an '87 2.1L Van?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:40:23 -0400
...That's probably the best price around for a name brand CAT. http://www.busdepot.com/22918 Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www...
Re: Battery isolator question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:56:04 -0700
...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=21044&category_id=125&category_parent_id= isolator, separator, combiner, battery relay.....call it what...
Re: Midas or not
Historical mailing list
Wed, 01 Nov 1995 19:48:23 +0500
>I used Midas for a catalytic converter on an '86 GL. In and out in < 2 hr. >Cost: $220.00 vs. Dealer $900.00...
FOLLOW-UP no power: running lean (i think)
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Wed, 8 Jul 1998 12:04:07 -0600
...source of the problem was a deteriorating catalytic converter that had partially clogged the junction between cat and muffler. bessie is climbing hills much...
Catalytic converters needed
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:01:05 -0500
I need several catalytic converters for Vanagons 86-91. Anyone selling them new at a good price? Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW...
Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - David..M
Fri, 12 Mar 1999 09:26:09 -0500
...The > really good news is that this complete exhaust system (no catalytic convertor) > is only $280. > Is an exhaust without a cat legal anywhere...
Re: Cat and fuel economy
Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:31:54 EST
...zero, and as the mileage goes to zero, so do the miles/gallon. >> They can't catch me. I can go 30 MPH!!!! --Paul--
Effectiveness of cat converter
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:56:42 -0500
Hello VW folks Anyone know the effect the VW (Busdepot?) cat has on emissions levels? Does it reduce HC and NOx or just Hc...
Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 11:49:28 EDT
...I'ma kindergarten student! ;-) Nice catch tho' >> Course Phare-dra will catch it. She's the queen on Chantilly lace bares. I cain't...
Re: [tiico] replaced cat...smoke.
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 15:05:22 -0700
probably paint or oil burning off of the new cat. Sort of like the tiico exhaust system when you first fired up the engine...
Red hot cat. converter
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 23:08:31 -0800
I have just started an engine that I changed gaskets on and after awhile I noticed that the catalitic converter is getting red hot...
rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:29:51 -0700
...note huge url between brackets Alistair <http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp? catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=63%2D1039&MSCSProfile= 745D84CBF04D14A48AA6FF9C89D722C0BA68C1B04FE384678A5285FCD6E056B17AF21627 FDABE316B90B3C038D68EBD6B7F9F3BD1712EAA9951ACB2590A05C6517EFE46941FEFDD1...
Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 10:51:04 +0000
...and to have a probe inserted within your Vanagon's rear end every year, you might consider getting a Cat. replacer pipe. The pipe...
Re: BusBoys~catalogs and more...(less?)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 May 1996 18:12:12 -0700
At 9:58 PM 4/30/96, Raul Barreras wrote: >---snip--- >>I suggested a minor marketing concept that if they shipped catalogs to >>all...
Re: Where is *your* O2 Sensor?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
Sat, 18 May 2002 11:40:47 -0400
Yes, the O2 sensor is in the CAT. It does seem an unlikely placement as majority of other vehicles (mainly domestics) have it located...
Re: Cat-Gard(tm)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:11:06 -0700
...He's given up housing feral cats on his Vanagon. :) On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 7:02 AM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > In...
81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Apr 1995 16:34:28 -0500
...The systems in the after-market catalogs do not include the catalytic converter or the EGR filter connector. I've installed a muffler without...
Power Cat versus Buddy Heater
Historical mailing list - Michael Sheridan
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 23:35:33 -0400
...The Power Cat is 3000btu with fan, the Buddy heater is up to 9000btu with no fan. I am interested in anyone's experience...
Catalytic converter noise
Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
Sat, 8 May 2004 08:22:05 -0700
...Upon closer inspection, it seems to be coming from the catalytic converter which, I assume, is original equipment. I have a 90 multivan with...