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Re: 1981 flooding issue
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:50:16 -0800
The best way to adjust is with an exhaust gas analyzer inserted before the catalytic converter. Next best way is to monitor the voltage...
Re: Rough Idle after replaced heads/piston rings... 91 Carrat
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 22:52:54 +0200
...Crazy thing was that the Vanagon did run, but within about 15-20 minutes the catalytic converter started to glow red... and I turned...
Re: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Tue, 28 May 2002 09:33:39 -0400
...I have a few questions: > > Any recommendations on who to buy it all from? Past experiences? > > I currently have no catalytic converter. I think...
Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:24:03 -0600
...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: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:04:42 -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: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:02:17 -0800
...I have also used�a catalytic converter from a 2.1, with the sensor bung actually in the converter body, to get it out...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:55:06 -0800
...If the Catalytic Converter has been on for a LONG time or the mileage is unknown, I usually bite the bullet and replace it...
Re: Help. traveling with problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:43:06 -0400
...Trace the wiring from the oxygen sensor which is screwed into the catalytic converter and you will find the plug. The engine harness side...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -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: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:02:56 -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: Can't get '80 Vanagon to pass emissions
Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:43:52 -0700
...1980 Canadian Vanagons were not equippped with Catalytic Converters. See if the post below helps you: Thanks, Chris ---------------------------------------------------- From: Steve Blackham <steph@uswest.net...
Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:09:51 -0600
...It is an interesting car because the engine runs so lean that a catalytic converter can be used with it. The result is not...
Re: Manifold vacuum specs?-Leak down testing
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:10:26 -0500
...Also there are drips of water (no coolant smell) coming from either end of the catalytic converter in the morning. ? If there's a...
Re: John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 3 Sep 2008 22:48:14 -0700
...The new legislation for catalytic converters just went into effect in July making it impossible to buy a used certified catalytic converter(which can...
Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:23:44 -0500
...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: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Tue, 28 May 2002 10:16:47 -0400
...I have a few questions: > > Any recommendations on who to buy it all from? Past experiences? > > I currently have no catalytic converter. I think...
Re: Westy break in, only vehicle registration (Canadian) stolen
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:32:33 -0600
...There are reports from multiple neighbors of catalytic converters getting stolen as well. I keep Westy in the garage always now but whenever it...
Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:02:23 -0800
...penny in a can noise and also a screeching noise at certain RPMS. The catalytic converter did come apart and I replaced it and...
Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:55:09 -0500
...exchanger (drivers side) good condition $160.00 #13) Two California Only Catalytic Converters, $20.00 each. #14) Two each Vanagon EGR valves (goes on...
Re: Bostig, CARB EO, the reasons why not WAS: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:02:08 -0600
...The catalytic converter can be a shell, because though that is illegal, no one is ever going to look, there is no law to...
Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:44:34 -0600
...There was a comment in one of the postings about a catalytic converter getting stopped up and I got all confused. Yeah I am...
catalog you'll ALL love
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Dec 1995 17:15:46 -0800
...point of use water heaters stovepipe catalytic combustors fans which draw practically zilch power spin dryers which remove up to 2/3 more water...
Bringing a North American spec Westy to Europe: tips and mods
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 6 Jun 2015 17:05:40 +0000
...After replacing the catalytic converter our US spec 1.9l wasserboxer passed the test. (Regular US spec Diesels will not get green Euro 4...
My EB Breakdown Story
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:09:02 -0100
...Plugged catalytic converter!! At this point I'm only about 20 miles from home. I can get a tow, but I really didn't...
Re: VW obscene parts pricing
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:31:51 -0500
...I plan to upgrade the fuel and emissions equipment to newer style injection and a catalytic converter b/c I can. My Honda has...
Re: SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Thu, 5 Mar 1998 06:19:02 -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: how much did you pay for your vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 15:15:40 -0700
...Had to put on a new catalytic converter in order to pass smog, but other than that, this rust-free AZ car was all...
Re: Bluestar project progress
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 1 May 2013 20:30:38 -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: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:27:08 -0900
...It > is an interesting car because the engine runs so lean that a catalytic > converter can be used with it. The result is not...
Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 4 Nov 2001 11:59:55 +1200
...alternator, power steering, aircon HAVE I FORGOTTEN ANYTHING? Here assuming no catalytic converter or other smog gear needed; mine will have none. Get it...
Re: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 28 May 2002 09:29:20 -0500
...I have a few questions: > > > > Any recommendations on who to buy it all from? Past experiences? > > > > I currently have no catalytic converter. I think...
Re: My EB Breakdown Story
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:30:23 -0400
...Plugged catalytic converter!! At this point I'm only > about 20 miles from home. I can get a tow, but I really didn't...
Vanagon (and bridge) for sale on eBay
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Sat, 18 Mar 2000 14:03:53 EST
...Both side head gaskets @198K, new clutch and >transmission @186K, new water pump @181K, new front and rear brakes >@178K, new catalytic converter and...
315,000 !?!?
Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 16:26:33 -0700
...really cool (I can put my hand on everything but the catalytic converter. I restart the van and it starts right off and idles...
Re: Bluestar project progress
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 1 May 2013 20:45:08 -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: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2016 12:12:36 -0400
...it to trim the base setting for ~.5% CO before the catalytic converter. Since you don't have access to an exhaust analyzer you...
Great News! After presenting Mercury insurance with documentation (invoices and comparable vehicle pricing) they decided to repair my Westy.
Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
Wed, 7 May 2003 15:40:05 -0700
...Lots of new parts (brakes, water pump, tires, catalytic converter, clutch, rear shocks) 210,000 total miles. I am 2nd owner and have complete...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:57:45 -0400
...time period was short enough that you >> didn't destroy the catalytic converter. Now as to what could have happened. >> You could have something...
Re: Emissions Problems/90 Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:07:19 EDT
...Subsequently, I found that the catalytic converter was empty! What's the best way to solve this as I can't renew my license...
Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 May 2013 20:47:28 -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: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:40:19 -0600
...Leave the ISV disconnected, but disconnect the O2 sensor screwed into the catalytic converter. There is a connector on the cable about 18 inches...
Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 1 May 2013 22:19:39 -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...
Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:23:09 -0400
...Are these items available? This is not a California model (no catalytic converter). Besides paying the impact fee, should I expect any difficulty bringing...
Confessions of a Emissions Passer
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Tue, 22 May 2001 23:42:13 -0600
We are not talking a flatulent here! Last summer on my trip through the northwest my catalytic converter began to ring like a bell...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:26:10 -0700
...that I don't remember right now which points to defective catalytic converters. I am sure if my Passat wasn't under warranty (Federal...
Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 04:52:39 -0600
...Catalytic converter Alas, I have to go out of town for a few days, so this project will have to be be put on...
Re: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Tue, 28 May 2002 10:45:05 -0400
...I have a few questions: > > > > Any recommendations on who to buy it all from? Past experiences? > > > > I currently have no catalytic converter. I think...
Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:15:28 -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: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:45:00 -0800
...penny in a can noise and also a screeching noise at certain RPMS. The catalytic converter did come apart and I replaced it and...
Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
Wed, 7 Dec 2005 18:59:43 -0800
...ALL the emissions equipment means you need to use the SAME catalytic converter or two as the case may be... multiple o2 sensors are...
[Fwd: 1982 VW Westfalia Van for Sale]
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 07:47:57 -0500
...replaced all the fuel > > lines. > > The van does not have a catalytic converter and I have added a nice four > > port header with an...
Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 28 Apr 1996 19:57:40 -0700
...Junkyard items. >This is not a California model (no catalytic converter). >Besides paying the impact fee, should I expect any difficulty bringing >this bus...
Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:45:54 -0500
...thing I thought after reading your diagnostic process was a >failing catalytic converter. Could cause those symptoms when the cat >gets hot. > >You might...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -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: Confessions of a Emissions Passer
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Wed, 23 May 2001 10:15:58 -0400
...Confessions of a Emissions Passer We are not talking a flatulent here! Last summer on my trip through the northwest my catalytic converter began...
Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:52:18 -0800
...Faults will show in the light. > > Leave the ISV disconnected, but disconnect the O2 sensor screwed into > the catalytic converter. There is a connector...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:50:38 -0700
...time period was short enough that you >>> didn't destroy the catalytic converter. Now as to what could have > happened. >>> You could have something...
Vanagon FI Test Equip & Sorry
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Oct 1994 10:21:15 -0400
...Sun tool 120.239; a hose from Sun company for getting exhaust out of the van before the catalytic converter. About $100. 2. Sun...
Re: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 28 May 2002 12:19:06 -0500
...I have a few > questions: > > > > > > Any recommendations on who to buy it all from? Past > experiences? > > > > > > I currently have no catalytic converter. I think...
Re: engine cut out at prolonged steady speed
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 03:58:01 -0500
...you're protecting the computer from a noisy sensor. >However, >>your catalytic converter and exhaust system will thank you, though. >> >>What costs .50? The...