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Copy of: Catalytic Converter Failure
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL R. PLICKYS
05 Dec 94 22:31:16 EST
...I had heard a slight "rattle" in the exhaust system during the week and decided to check the muffler and catalytic converter. I rapped...
Re: Catalytic converter noise
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 8 May 2004 09:37:23 -0600
...Upon closer inspection, it seems to be coming from the catalytic converter which, I assume, is original equipment. I have a 90 multivan with...
More Mr heater..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 08:20:41 -0800
...Heater, and others, catalytic propane, create a lot of water vapour in a Vanagon. That seems to be fake news, or perhaps an exaggeration...
Exhaust 'donut' question
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sat, 29 Sep 2001 21:38:00 -0500
Hi, I bought a new muffler and I also purchased the catalytic converter replacement 'test' pipe in case I needed it. The catalytic converter...
Indications of a clogged catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 14:06:06 -0500
Can someone give me an idea of what symptoms a clogged catalytic converter might exhibit? My '82 Westy has been acting hinkey for a...
Re: Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 18:24:40 -0500
...COM> > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 11:39 AM > Subject: Re: Catalytic converter > > > <<I wrestled with all the morality of it, and decided that...
> need a catalytic converter...
Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:05:43 -0700
hi gang, i'm looking for a catalytic converter for my '90 GL. i would like to find one that is in really good...
Re: passing CA emissions?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 4 Sep 2004 17:23:24 -0700
...And a catalytic converter. > The California model had a much more > complicated path for exhaust and used an O2 > sensor just ahead of the...
WTB: Used working catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
Sun, 31 Aug 2014 20:40:03 -0700
Does anyone have one lying around? It's for my '87 Van GL 2.1L Thanks! Philippe
Re: Catalytic convertor
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:47:57 EST
there is no cat on my '84 1.9L van and it doesnt affect its operation.. chris [text/html]
Catalytic Converter question
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:16:20 -0700
Hello all, I have a 2.1 Exhaust on my 1.9 motor, is the Cat diffrent? Thanks. Joe
WTB: Good Used catalytic converter for 1.9 WBX
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Wed, 6 Dec 2006 01:59:40 -0500
Title says it all. Please email with offers! Thanks, tabe johnson/vancouver, bc
Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 12:30:03 -0700
Forget unvented catalytic heaters, except when you leave the sliding door open. Otherwise I wouldn't have an unvented heater going inside a westy...
Re: Catalytic Converter Choice
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:32:14 -0700
...As for catalytic converters... the Magnaflow is a much better cat than the Emico. Far more material, comes up to operating temp quicker and...
Re: Rotten eggs!
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Wed, 19 Feb 1997 23:00:54 -0000
> A rotten egg smell is caused by sulfur dioxide in the exhaust gases being > reduced to hydrogen sulfide by the catalytic converter. Some gasoline...
Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:56:33 -0500
Well, my catalytic converter just snapped at the header flange. At least it happened in my driveway. (While I was bleeding the cooling system...
Re: Interior heater
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 14:51:39 -0600
...Gotta chime in here, The CO problem that has been responisble for killing many people from using an unvented catalytic heater in their vans...
Re: For Sale: Catalytic Converter <sold>
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 17:53:18 -0700
The CAT has been sold. Robert Free web-based email, Forever, From anywhere! http://www.mailexcite.com
Re: Catalytic test pipe
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:16:31 -0500
...a Happy New Year. > > Do any of our vendors sell a CATALYTIC TEST PIPE I can put in my exhaust system. > > Just about got...
Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
Sat, 5 Dec 1998 16:52:40 -0600
Volks For those of you who installed Catalytic Heaters in a temporary/removable fashion: where and how did you get the LP supply? I...
Platinum 5000 btu catalytic space heater offered
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 10:58:21 -0600
I have one propane fueled platinum media 5,000 btu (maximum) catalytic space heater with regulator. This can be setup to run as a...
Re: Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:11:20 -0700
...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:35 PM Subject: Catalytic converter > I'm wondering if my cat is blocked. > I have a...
Re: which catalytic heater?
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:41:19 -0800
i was wrong...the big plat cat only puts out 52000 btu not 6000 btu. i feel so ashamed....:~) steve
Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 17:14:58 -0500
Recently my Catalytic converter melted, and after a lot of great advice, I took it off and gutted the cat. My 1987 Vanagon Wolfy...
Removing Oxygen Sensor tips needed, broken O2 sensor cause backfire?
Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:25:11 EDT
...I think I'll pull the catalytic convertor, try and get it out with a screw extractor and if that doesn't work get...
Re: Catalytic Heaters.
Historical mailing list - Steve
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:44:14 -0800
...Since catalytic heaters give off radiant heat, the > venting > > does not diminish heat out put. When you burn propane in a catalytic > heater, > > you...
3K btu coleman heater
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:40:18 -0500
...http://www.fitsmybudget.com/50colpowporc.html The new Coleman ProCat electronic ignition catalytic heater was designed to be used in enclosed areas, such as...
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...
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: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 19:37:11 -0400
...Revisiting the Catalytic Converter... Recently my Catalytic converter melted, and after a lot of great advice, I took it off and gutted the cat...
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...
What size bolts for 1.9l catalytic converter?
Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
Thu, 19 Dec 1996 12:14:52 -0500 (EST)
Hi all, What size bolts does the cattie on the 1.9s take? Both sides please! TIA, David '85
Removal of cat converter
Historical mailing list - Jermide
Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:34:29 -0400
How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major disadvantage beyond environmental concerns? Just curious. Thanks, Jeremy 85 GL [text/html]
Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:22:28 -0700
while we are on it.... check the fuel pressure too Robert Steven Fish wrote: > > I would also suggest checking your Fuel Injectors.
Re: 86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:34:09 -0800
dear cat wanter http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1213_1323/california_legal_catalytic_converter.html isnt this what you seek yours...
87 syncro exhaust
Historical mailing list - David Dempsey
Sat, 19 Jul 1997 13:57:03 -0500
Can anyone out there give me a ballpark figure for replacing all pipes (catalytic is ok) and the muffler. thanks, Dave Dempsey demps2@erols...
oil sensor
Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:51:18 EST
is this difficult to replace? what catalytic converter nonsense is there to be shared with the common vanagon owner? please expand... love joe 1986...
Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:41:07 -0500
Then, on to the next thing... > > Brian > 84 Westy > There is always a next thing! Jake
Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:59:33 -0400
The original catalytic converter for an 84, and all 1.9l Digijet models, did not have an O2 sensor hole. The O2 sensor was...
Re: catalytic heaters in campers
Historical mailing list - Geo
Mon, 3 May 2010 14:54:56 -0400
...Being catalytic the exterior sides do not get very hot (more like rather warm) and naturally there is no open flame. I only use...
Re: Hydrogen powered?/FRIDAY
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Thu, 3 Dec 1998 21:24:51 -0500
Victor - You're rubbing salt into old wounds!!! Indeed, I do hold the patent on the first catalytic converter to be successfully operational when...
Another Exhausting Question!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 17:24:49 -0700
...I was unable to rotate my catalytic converter to get the O2 sensor bung pointed downward where I could use it as an exhaust...
Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Thu, 7 May 1998 22:55:21 -0700
...if you use the torch...do not heat the 02 sensor....heat the metal of the catalytic converter aroound the 02 sensor since that...
Re: Platinum Cat Heater
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 10 Oct 2001 04:25:28 EDT
...Cheaper, and certainly safer than using a non-catalytic heater indoors. These I don't recommend for overnight use because the fuel source is...
Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:28:04 -0700
...There was/is a law suit regarding two fellows who passed away in a *tent* using a coleman catalytic heater. I'm not convinced...
Re: Eurovan Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
Thu, 9 May 1996 22:31:53 -0400 (EDT)
...Among other things, this individual states that as a > result of the catalytic converter being beneath the passenger > compartment, it heats the interior of...
O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:46:24 -0500
...I got a new catalytic converter from the Bus Depot that has a port in it for an Oxygen senor. Well, I don't...
Re: FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 09:41:32 -0700
...Malcolm --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I'm auctioning off a brand new catalytic converter straight pipe (bypass). > > I bought it for my...
Re: Replacement Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:34:36 -0700
...Replacement Catalytic converter > Does anyone know (no guesses please) if a replacement catalytic converter > must come with a manufacturers warranty card? I've looked...
Eurovan Catalytic Converter (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 9 May 96 20:03:45 EDT
...Among other things, this individual states that as a > result of the catalytic converter being beneath the passenger > compartment, it heats the interior of...
Re: [RE: Which cylinder isn't firing??]
Historical mailing list - d t
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 20:20:45 MST
...This will keep unburnt fuel from > nukeing the catalytic convertor. No catalytic convertor on my DigiJet system, but good tip. Cheers, T-man ____________________________________________________________________ Get...
Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:00:16 -0500
...I couldn't see any other loose connections, so I'm wondering if catalytic converters, when they take a whack can develop a rattle...
Exhaust Problems, please help !
Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:27:21 -0400
...I then suspected the catalytic converter and disassembled one side of the pipe to take a look, however I eliminated this as a cause...
Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:12:36 -0400
Marc, If it was running that rich I would change the oil and consider the possibility of your catalytic converter being ruined. Ken
Re: Odd engine smell?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:04:19 -0500
john, Look at your catalytic converter at night. If it is glowing a cherry red, you might have found the problem. Ken Lewis http...
Re: What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic Converters for the Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:59:12 -0400
...explain to me what is up with California and the Vanagon > Catalytic Converter? �I have been on the CARB site and doing some > looking...
Re: Catalytic Heaters & 4500' feet
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:48:20 -0400
...US Catalytic (manufactures and sell > Olympic Heaters) offers a "safety model" that has an oxygen > depletion sensor system on it. Couple this with good...
Re: [Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly]
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 13:44:44 +0100
...Digifant motors have catalytic converters and can't > be run on leaded gas. mine can, further suggesting DigiJet. This engine is the same 112...
Let's make vented catalytic heaters
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 23:44:06 -0600
...I have one of those Coleman BlackCat catalytic heaters - and it works great. However, like we've discussed on this list before, it's...
Re: Broken Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:31:55 -0700
...Broken Catalytic converter > > Less than 2000 Miles ago I got a new tiico engine, new catalytic > converter and muffler, etc....the CC has cracked...