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Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:35:20 -0600
...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: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:19:26 -0400
...From experience you probably have a bad catalytic converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:52:06 -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: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 7 Dec 2005 19:28:34 -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...
Re: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Tue, 28 May 2002 13:56:00 -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: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 14:08:10 -0500
...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: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:36:37 -0500
...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 syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:29:25 -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: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:19:38 -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: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:21:21 -0800
...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: Why List Vendors Suck: Farewell Letter
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 23:13:46 -0500
...holes and all, for only $699.95, complete with a holey catalytic converter!!! > > > List vendors that get gold stars in my book? Todd hill...
Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:00:57 -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 08:37:08 -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: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:06:27 -0400
...Anyway, the Makers really don't want your hands on their code. >me $3k to replace both catalytic converters. Social and regulatory cost...plus...
Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
...time to change the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor) plugged into the catalytic converter. The light is re=settable, and when the mechanic installs a...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -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: Valve cover oil leak..
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
...Partial blocked catalytic converter can cause poor mileage as well. If you set your points to .016 /.020 you'll be in the right...
Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:45:32 -0800
...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: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:38:12 -0500
...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: Steam Cleaning?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
...Partial blocked catalytic converter can cause poor mileage as well. If you set your points to .016 /.020 you'll be in the right...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:17:54 -0500
...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: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:59:03 -0500
...This also blew out the sludge in the Catalytic converter and muffler. I took the vehicle in while it was still at highway running...
Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 28 Apr 1996 11:45:52 -0400
...Are these items available? This is not a California >model (no catalytic converter). Don't be. By law, only the original manufacturer is allowed...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
...time to change the oxygen sensor (O2 > sensor) plugged into the catalytic converter. The light is re=settable, > and when the mechanic installs a...
Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:47:39 -0500
...The oxygen sensor is located in the middle of the exhaust connector pipe for 1.9l Vanagons or in the catalytic converter for 2...
Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - David M
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:05:44 -0700
...From experience you probably have a bad catalytic converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:09:12 -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: Exaust Systems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 28 May 2002 13:29:37 -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: ruined my dash
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 18:47:01 -0800
...I had to give them permission to cut a support bar or else I would have to live with a catalytic converter 6 inches...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
...time to change the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor) plugged into the catalytic converter. The light is re=settable, and when the mechanic installs a...
Re: The King's English
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0500
...Partial blocked catalytic converter can cause poor mileage as well. If you set your points to .016 /.020 you'll be in the right...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
...time to change the oxygen sensor (O2 > sensor) plugged into the catalytic converter. The light is re=settable, > and when the mechanic installs a...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
...time to change the oxygen sensor (O2 > sensor) plugged into the catalytic converter. The light is re=settable, > and when the mechanic installs a...
Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:10:07 -0400
...From experience you probably have a bad catalytic converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:20:56 -0700
...until the next cycle. > > From experience you probably have a bad catalytic converter. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:47:23 -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...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Sat, 12 May 2007 13:55:27 -0700
...So I will follow Dennis suggestion and support the engine, remove the muffler/catalytic converter and the tin. I hope that I can get...
V6anagon Trip: Day 1 (continued) /L
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 04 Dec 1995 18:45:00 -0800 (PST)
...On the ground near the barn, are some extra goodies-- the exhaust and catalytic converter from the Citation that donated the engine, two spare...
Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:00:27 -0800
...has two oxygen sensors one before and the other after the catalytic converter. These oxygen sensors will feed signals to the ECU to constantly...
Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 24 May 2022 13:10:42 +0000
...the visual inspection, paying attention to the number engraved on the Catalytic Converter; hooked Vanagon up to Smog equipment, ran the test. Said "That...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:13:31 -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 Digest - 23 Jun 2016 to 24 Jun 2016 (#2016-207)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Robinson
Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:03:35 +0200
...period was short enough that you didn't=20 >>> destroy the catalytic converter. Now as to what could have happened.=20 >>> You could have...
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Historical mailing list
12/10/95 10:27 PM
...Is emissions equip original & working?!$ ___ _____ Has it overheated? Paint blistered? ___ _____ Are catalytic converters original & working?$ ___ _____ Check fluid levels. Look for leaks. ___ _____ Distributor, cap, rotor...
Syncro Changing 14" to 16" Version
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:47:10 -0500
...They only notice if the headlight bulb doesn't work, or if the catalytic converter is broken and the exhaust air is too dirty...