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• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:38:32 -0700
  ...If all is well with working catalyst those readings should be near 0. Without or before the cat O2 should be below 1.2...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:49:51 -0600
  ...fail in one of two ways, they plug up or > the catalyst gets contaminated. > > > Tom > www.towercooler.com > www.stir-plate.com > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 16:17:48 -0700
  ...the BEST penetrating oil, bar none is called PB Blaster. >Penetrating catalyst, >Nothing else even comes close. >It is twice as good as Gunk...
• Smog check, II, wieght.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 16:21:42 -0800
  ...Wow, the quality of combustion in the Corrado is MUCH better- mostly due to the catalyst I'll bet. The lean-out adjustment resulted...
• Re: HELP HC to High at idle 525ppm should be about 70ppm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 00:25:38 -0700
  ...A good Catalyst is needed to clean this up. Ignition miss. This is obvious. Weak spark, no spark, all cause excessive HC. Incorrect timing...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:57:41 -0800
  ...One > reason > that hydrogen is an attractive fuel is that the end product is simply > water, without the CO2. > > The catalyst functions to adjust...
• Re: Fiberglass Patch on Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:45:29 -0500
  ...Most likely, you didn't use enough catalyst(MEKP) and it may never fully set up. I would start from scratch and either use...
• Re: Header from Ahnendorp
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 15:29:09 -0700
  ...Anyone ever try one of > these? Since the catalyst is no longer in the original > position, I think > the header would be technically illegal...
• Re: Which pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 21:53:13 -0500
  ...The catalyst will accept the same donut gasket that is used at the other end of the J-pipe. If not, Bosal 256-049...
• Re: Failed emissions (DEQ)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:03:05 -0500
  ...CO at idle should be around 1% or less before the catalyst and near "0" after it. The high HC may be caused by...
• Re: A little bit of Red....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:26:20 EST
  ...adh=E9rent) + clear coat + catalyst + diluent =3D you don't want to know the total price!!! here is the= cool picture, as i had...
• Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 19:31:29 -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: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions ULSD availability
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:30:22 +0000
  ...Similar to lead in catalyst equipped cars. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Sam Walters Date: Thursday, December 14, 2006 9:48 am Subject: Re: Diesel...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:42:44 -0500
  ...In a perfect world the catalyst should last a real good long time. However there are many things that happen to reduce the life...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:14:29 -0800
  ...fail in one of two ways, they plug up or > the catalyst gets contaminated. > > > Tom > www.towercooler.com > www.stir-plate.com > > > -----Original Message...
• Transmission Case, Clutch Shaft Bolt Hole Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:29:53 -0700
  ...mix the whole batch; the margin of error between epoxy and (catalyst?) added is small, and ambient temps need to be higher than what...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:57:16 -0400
  ...If all is well with working catalyst those readings should be near 0. Without or before the cat O2 should be below 1.2...
• Re: '85 Vanagon fails smog - diagnosis help requested
  Historical mailing list - Graham Freeman
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 14:42:33 -0700
  On Sat, 13 Apr 2002, Dennis Haynes wrote: > With readings that high, the catalyst is not your only problem. The cat > is a clean...
• Re: Failed emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:43:33 -0400
  Kim, The CO at .53% tells me the mixture is right on the money but the catalyst is shot. No reduction of either CO...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:03:05 -0400
  ...any sealing value except maybe to foul the O2 sensor and catalyst.<<<<< Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:02:35 -0400
  Magnaflow also sells the smaller non CARB approved catalyst for the Vanagon. The GW muffler is also from Magnaflow. Over advanced ignition timing, excessive...
• wbx 6, should I?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Meier
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:10:29 +0100
  ...No catalyst, what means $700 road tax per year. Arrgghh. The engine looked used, but dry, gearbox normal wet. But this engine - I fear...
• Re: Kendall GT 1 Motor Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:10:00 -0400
  ...our cam shafts can be bad for the O2 sensor and Catalyst. Be carefull not to overfill. Dennis > Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:43:00 -0600
  ...fail in one of two ways, they plug up or > the catalyst gets contaminated. > > > Tom > www.towercooler.com > www.stir-plate.com > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:30 -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: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:27:22 -0400
  ...I did think the catalyst itself could be bad without the converter being plugged, but, how would you know that? I guess the oxygen...
• Re: A little bit of Red....
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:51:39 -0500
  ...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: Hydrogen fuel cars
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 22:09:20 -0500
  ...We made much of it by cracking ammonia using catalysts in electric furnaces. I believe most industrial hydrogen is made from natural gas. There...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:58:51 -0500
  ...The Vanagon List was in large part the catalyst to this blossoming. Thanks to all who started it and maintain it still! Pete '87...
• Exhausting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
  Tue, 20 May 1997 17:14:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What I've got here is an air-cooled; the catalyst disappeared long before I purchased the vehicle. But the rest of the exhaust...
• wbx 8, parallel cats
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:18:29 -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: Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:42:38 -0300
  ...It too had an empty catalyst. I remember thinking that this was strange as I bought the Vanagon from a VW dealer (they shouldn...
• Re: Cool roof paint on material for vanagon camper tops?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:41:49 -0700
  ...all you need) was $90, and then there is the sealer, catalyst, and thinners. Oh, and then another $300 for the new bits! Stuart...
• Re: six cylinder vanagons, KENNEDY
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 02:28:07 EDT
  ...One of the catalysts for my long dream of a Porsche=powered Vanagon was a conversion done by the Porsche factory, which I saw...
• Re: Maximum engine power and Performane Chip Discussion
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:54:05 -0500
  ...Best emissions in a catalyst-equipped engine are obtained with a mixture that alternates between slightly rich and slightly lean, hovering around the mixture...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:25:25 -0500
  ...Based on the CO NOx your Catalyst is working, but it just doesn't have enough capacity to finish off the HC. Almost all...
• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:51:07 -0800
  ...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: Which Vanagon muffler brands are not straight-through design?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 21:06:12 -0500
  ...They won't clog when the catalyst fails. Currently I have the GoWesty muffler on fun bus. It is stainless, a real heavy duty...
• '56 kombi update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:32:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1 gallon DEL-SEAL sealer $45 1 quart glazing stuff w/catalyst $20 Total: $305 I then napped the afternoon away. Sunday: Helped friend...
• Re: Looks like a Westie...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:21:50 -0400
  ...Some even think it's too noisy and turn to catalyst type heaters. You have to get used to something... Steven 91 Westy On...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:58:37 -0400
  Just a guess-catalyst broken loose and rattling around in the converter Ray pickle vanagon wrote: > So.... > for the past couple of days, pickle...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 14:22:40 -0800
  ...As long as you make the new hole next to the original, you can avoid drilling into the catalyst. Robert K 1982 Westfalia >From...
• Re: I4 emission issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:16:01 -0400
  ...All three gasses being high also indicates a failed catalyst. Do you have CIS-e with the O2 sensor? Make sure that is working...
• Anyone use TREMCO paint
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 23:30:54 -0500
  ...Thing is the Tremco 2K epoxy primer is only $90 for paint and catalyst and they have an etching epoxy primer/surfacer for only...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:54:43 -0500
  ...Are you thinking of the rusting of iron? The corrosive agent is not water, which is a catalyst in the process, but oxygen. Without...
• Re: Good News my 84 Westy Passed Cal. Smog-some thoughts1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 21:57:55 -0400
  ...Most likely they would have had to add EGR, more catalyst, and go for the complete testing and certification thing. Probably at the next...
• Re: pickle has new shoes (Photos)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:12:33 -0400
  ...The shrinking selection of Nokians in 14 inch sizes was the whole catalyst for the wheel change, actually. Right now I have them at...
• Re: exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Aug 2016 20:35:53 -0400
  ...Needing a catalyst you are not likely to get a full exhaust in that price range and again you will need to get the...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:03:43 -0500
  ...One possibility is the catalyst failed and is plugging up the exhaust. Compression and leak down test will confirm engine condition. Could even be...
• Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 13:55:45 -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: 1981 Vanagon Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:09:23 -0500
  ...It's a > non-CAL., catalyst van. I hope I can explain this well. I need the > 180-degree "U" fitting that turns from...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 20:47:12 -0500
  ...Must be nice to live in an area where a shop will remove a catalyst. Without the cat you may not need the O2...
• Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:00:26 -0400
  ...We sell both a stainless steel and a mild steel version of this non-catalyst system. (In the former case, it is the muffler...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:58 -0400
  ...In addition the catalyst was not doing its job. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Source for Plat Cat heater?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 10:31:26 -0800
  ...http://www.ventedcatheater.com/ I just talked to him and he said he has a new catalyst that he is really happy with that...
• Re: Unknown code of Vanagon front diff
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 13:02:34 -0400
  ...This was available only in Europe >with the 112 HP engine >without catalyst (now I have a catalyst at my 112 HP engine. I...
• Re: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:15:40 -0800
  ...door jamb and it it had a > sticker > that read Non-Catalyst, 1981 manufacture year. > Hmmm, that made me think this was formerly a...
• Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:34:21 -0600
  ...Platinum's use as a catalyst and as an electrode goes > back many decades further in the world of chemistry and industry. Catalytic > heters...
• Re: smog failed 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:35:06 +0000
  ...Even without a catalyst, CO should be somewhere around .6% and HC should still be below 200 or so. The spec is 0-1...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:08 -0500
  ...For diagnosing, you really want to measure the CO before the catalyst. That is why there is a test port. I'll go over...