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• Re: Losing power...update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:27:43 -0700
  ...Would a damaged catalytic converter act and sound this way? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Emessions still
  Historical mailing list
  07 Mar 96 07:51:00 EST
  ...They think it is the catalytic converter and will cost $1000 if they do it, or they will take it Menicke who will do...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 22:47:02 -0700
  ...well maybe during the recent years, > together with Digifant injection and Catalytic converters), but 30k miles is too > long interval for the valves, IMHO...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:56:44 -0700
  ...Stan suggested that I need to compare the input and output end > of > > the catalytic converter, which I will do. > > > > >>>> > > > > Thanks for the suggestions...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:46:47 -0800
  ...The catalytic convertor,charcoal > canister, and fuel injection system, is about it.Since the 70's,other > cars have had catalytic converter,pvc,air...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 14:43:55 -0400
  ...The catalytic converter is only about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use my touch to...
• some more Hemmings: parts and stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:52:45 CDT
  ...Europarts (619) 451-0020 (CA) Vanagon exhaust; save on all Vanagon exhaust parts; manifolds, pipes, gaskets, mufflers and catalytic converters; all other parts for...
• Re: Loss of Power and surging
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 13:48:32 -0800
  ...the catalytic converter into molten porcelain. > It cools while you are filling, and becomes a solid chunk of blocking poo > in the converter chamber...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-another syncro anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 3 May 2013 20:47:40 -0400
  ...Its confusing that both the temp gauge sender cable and the catalytic converter cable have plugs with same color wires (red/yellow and brown...
• FS 91 Westfalia "Fritz" - $12,000
  Historical mailing list - Charles Clement
  Thu, 4 May 2006 14:15:46 -0500
  ...Catalytic converter was replaced (2002), muffler replaced (2004). interior - 10 (we do not have the tables nor the carpet that goes in the rear...
• FS 91 Westfalia "Fritz" - $12,000
  Historical mailing list - Susan & Charles Eckelman Clement
  Tue, 9 May 2006 09:43:29 -0500
  ...Catalytic converter was replaced (2002), muffler replaced (2004). interior - 10 (we do not have the tables nor the carpet that goes in the rear...
• 2 Q's: one FI, one transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:33:20 -0800
  ...As part of the installation of the new engine in the vehicle I substituted a water-cooled catalytic converter and muffler for the originals...
• RE: '86 still plagued! (was rich running)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 19:18:22 -0400
  ...Small exhaust leaks, prior to the catalytic converter will cause all sorts of problems if the O2 sensor is connected. You can check by...
• Re: Stumbling problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 31 May 1998 21:20:11 -0700
  ...Upon rereading your post, I'd be inclined to have the catalytic converter checked out. Internal matrix may be breaking up, plugging the exhaust...
• $89 Stainless Steel 2.1L Connecting Pipes - and OEM German 1.9L mufflers (not stainless)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:19:44 -0400
  ...This is the pipe that connects to the catalytic converter. However. at the time, I only had a small first shipment, so I was...
• Re: more o2 trouble
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:23:13 -0800
  ...Not having a catalytic converter installed shouldn't affect the functioning of the O2 sensor. But, why run without it? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young tomyoung1@home...
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:18:50 EDT
  ...In the process of expanding the pipe I had a little problem with the flanging tool and subsequently discovered that the catalytic converter is...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 May 2013 21:25:18 -0700
  ...Its confusing that both the temp gauge sender cable and the catalytic converter cable have plugs with same color wires (red/yellow and brown...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:43:58 -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...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:53:07 -0700
  ...Air Plenum and DON"T use RTV because most are not Catalytic Converter safe. I've never needed to use sealer when putting a...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 17:52:17 -0700
  ...The catalytic converter is only about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use my touch to...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:48:01 -0400
  ...The catalytic converter is only >>> about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use >>> my touch to...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:23:52 -0800
  ...The catalytic convertor,charcoal > > canister, and fuel injection system, is about it.Since the 70's,other > > cars have had catalytic converter,pvc,air...
• For Sale:83.5 Westy Vanagon Low Miles , One Owner
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:26:43 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter recently replaced. * Strong 1.9L gas engine. Pistons/Liners/Heads rebuilt by VW at 38k, no big problems since rebuild. * Good brakes...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:52 +0100
  ...well maybe during the recent years, > > together with Digifant injection and Catalytic converters), but 30k miles is too > > long interval for the valves, IMHO...
• AW: '82 Jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:12:54 -0700
  ...two down pipes into one two inch collector with flange for catalytic converter, converter is on left side of trans. crossover extension to right...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems-Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 May 2013 01:16:20 -0400
  ...Its confusing that both the temp gauge sender cable and the catalytic converter cable have plugs with same color wires (red/yellow and brown...
• Re: Help! Still hesitating and gasping for air
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:15:51 -0800
  ...Catalytic converter is empty so no blockage. Finally I swapped out the Idle Stabilizer valve. < This really solved the problem, sort of... The van...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 14:44:13 -0400
  ...The catalytic converter is only about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use my touch to...
• Strange sound and other problems
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 02:42:06 -0700
  ...I had hoped to be able to replace the catalytic converter and OXS sensor before I took it in as I strongly suspect they...
• Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 06:52:06 -0800
  ...analyzer (be sure they use the port in front of the catalytic converter); if you can swing into the shop with the engine warmed...
• Re: Snorkle on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 12 May 1999 10:24:27 +0200
  ...little screw. The cat, too, will probably need to get a hole punched in its belly (no, not the mamal, the catalytic converter :-). Any...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:50:26 -0500
  ...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: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 01:33:47 +0000
  ...The catalytic converter is only > about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use > my touch to...
• SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 13:44:36 -0800
  ...clogged catalytic converters, myriads of vacuum hoses (which one slipped off this time?) and the need for ECUs that do nothing but screw up...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:57:13 -0500
  ...The overheated Catalytic converter caused some melting of the taillight > > wiring harness insulation on the Drivers side. > > > > M. ECU fault light set on first...
• Fresh Air Fan Blower (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:20:27 -0800
  ...Next 'TOYBOX' job...passing emissions in Aug with a trashed Catalytic Converter, rusted out muffler/tailpipe and (I've been told) bad fuel injectors...
• 02 sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:37:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...be sure to install them (the O2 sensor) BEFORE the >catalytic converter (if so equipped). Otherwise, all you are >reading is diddly-squat in...
• Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:29:09 -0400
  ...rich and if done long enough, you might as well the catalytic converter good bye. A hesitation on take off is a common Vanagon...
• 2.0L engine swap is done... WOW!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 21:41:39 -0700
  ...With a few trick like 12deg DTDC initial timing and no catalytic converter and a free flow muffler I should be doing about 130hp...
• Re: 87 Westy has loss of power, also '87 westy O2 sensor...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:14:48 -0700
  ...A simple job but it could have been botched easily, costing me a new catalytic converter as well, and the o2 sensor wasn't...
• Misc parts needed and other questions
  Historical mailing list - Caryl Bergeron
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 17:04:23 -0400
  ...are the fill valves common between Europe and the US? Should we consider having the catalytic converter removed so we can take it into...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems-Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 3 May 2013 08:59:14 -0400
  ...Its confusing that both the temp gauge sender cable and the catalytic > converter cable have plugs with same color wires (red/yellow and brown...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:24:28 -0800
  ...well maybe during the > recent years, > > together with Digifant injection and Catalytic converters), but > 30k miles is too > > long interval for the valves, IMHO...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 12:14:27 -0700
  ...the "collector pipe" (from the front and rear header to the catalytic converter)(cracked) and the cat itself and this includes inspecting the exhaust...
• '86 idle revisited - Darrell Boehler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 22:01:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...a rapid fluctuation above and below .5 volts.) The readings should be taken BEFORE the catalytic converter, if you have one, so readings taken...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 14:56:59 -0400
  ...The catalytic converter is only > about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use > my touch to...
• Re: Cars in Oz
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:44:16 +1000
  ...From '86 all new cars had to be unleaded fuel only, and had to have catalytic converters. After a few years, the goverment realised...
• Re: Strange sound and other problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 07:27:54 -0400
  ...I had hoped to be able to replace the catalytic converter and OXS sensor before I took it in as I strongly suspect they...
• Re: Is a Porsche 911 engine too powerful for a Vanagon and/or Syncro Drivetrain?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 14 May 2001 07:57:21 -0500
  ...The Porsche motor has no turbos, no variable intakes, no catalytic converters, no knock sensors, no water cooling, just plain damn good engineering meant...
• Re: Help. traveling with problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:46:11 -0700
  ...Trace the wiring from the oxygen sensor which is > screwed into the catalytic converter and you will find the plug. The > engine harness side...
• lots of leftovers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 21:44:13 -0600
  ...79 to 83 California Catalytic converter (must be ROUND with no flat seam) 79 only California left heat exchanger complete Fuel injected Bug engine...
• Re: '82 Jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:33:48 -0400
  ...two down pipes into one two inch collector with flange for catalytic converter, converter is on left side of trans. crossover extension to right...
• Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:06:31 -0700
  ...rich and if done long enough, you might as well the catalytic > converter good bye. A hesitation on take off is a common Vanagon...
• Re: Bluestar project progress
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 May 2013 05:51:55 -0400
  ...exhaust "J" pipe has a port on the underside, near the catalytic = > converter. The cap is missing from this. Does anyone know a part...
• Re: SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 17:12:11 -0700
  ...clogged > catalytic converters, myriads of vacuum hoses (which one slipped off > this time?) and the need for ECUs that do nothing but screw up...
• Re: VANAGON digest 697
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 17:19:27 +0700
  ...They did find some other problems with the catalytic converter and the muffler, but fixing those didn't do the trick, either. It just...
• Westy Pre-Purchase Q's
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 09:53:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Catalytic converter working? Last inspection date: Any maintenance records? Check of VIN # for any recalls and/or recall repairs: Any repairs due to accident...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 19:00:52 +0000
  ...The catalytic converter is only > > about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I > use > > my touch to...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:49:58 -0500
  ...The first thing I thought after reading your diagnostic process was a failing catalytic converter. Could cause those symptoms when the cat gets hot...