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• Repairing a split Catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:32:24 -0700
  About 6 yrs ago I bought a cat from a nationwide FLAPS. It has split along the crimp of the forward-facing seam and...
• '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 11:21:55 -0800
  ...The catalytic converter was glowing red! Some mechanic on the coast has it now. I looked at it on Sat.and the wiring harness...
• Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:33:54 -0600
  If the statements below are true than why have so many people died while using an unvented catalytic heater in a tent or vehicle...
• Re: Where is a good place to get an inexpensive catalytic converter for an '87 2.1L Van?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:15:10 -0400
  ...Where is a good place to get an inexpensive catalytic converter for an '87 2.1L Van? > Let me know! >
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:24:37 -0500
  ...Muffler/Catalytic prices? > > > Welcome to dealer price shopping, check with the vendors on the list, the > should be able to beat those prices substantially...
• Re: Catalytic converter question...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:36:35 -0400
  > Can anyone tell me why the catalytic converter on air-cooled, California > vans is unique from that of 49-state versions? I realize that...
• Re: Looking for QUIET air cooled 2liter muffler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:08:30 -0400
  ...The closest will be the stock setup for this year, which runs $299.95, plus $100 more for the catalytic (or about $30 if...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:03:47 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, June 29, 2001 2:28 PM Subject: Catalytic converter >LEGAL, MORAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES ASIDE, what are the pros and...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:21:41 -0600
  I unknowingly ran my '81 Vanagon for several years with a hollow cat. It had to pass emissions every year and it did. With...
• EV Muffler Digest - 10 Sep 1997 to 11 Sep 1997
  Historical mailing list - hroth
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 10:48:57 EDT
  ...Replaced the back half of the exhuast behind the Catalytic converter at 45k miles. Dealer is the only option I could find and the...
• Re: Lack of power on my 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 04:04:59 +0200
  ...Even then, we may not have any catalytic converter.
• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:55:27 -0400
  While we're on this subject ... Would there be anything wrong with putting the O2 sensor in the cat on a 1.9? Sometimes...
• Venting With Propane Heater
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 22:27:47 -0500
  ...I use a Coleman portable catalytic heater. Thanks! kgg
• Re: More Catalytic Converter questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:44:57 -0700
  ...More Catalytic Converter questions > Actually, they're not that expensive. I have to put OE cats on imports > in order to pass the EPA...
• Re: Eurovan Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 18:58:54 -0400
  ...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: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:24:03 -0400
  ...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: Scary happening plus fuel injectors/catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:42:44 -0700
  Only caveat is that you can spend a small fortune on parts chasing a drivability issue if you don't KNOW what the problem...
• Exhaust for 84
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 09:35:31 -0700
  ...The pipe that connects #4 & #2 accross the back of the engine and the short pipe that connects to the Catalytic converter. The cracks...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 08:13:50 EST
  ...go to the big expense and complicated installations for "P4" and "Catalytic" heaters? Why not just use the VW gas heater for winter camping...
• Re: More Mr heater..
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 08:42:01 -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...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 18:06:45 -0700
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_catalytic_reduction Diesels have catalytic converters now too. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - James B Robinson
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 11:44:59 -0700
  ...the perfect > vehicle for enjoying the natural world...or preserving > it....catalytic converter or none. I think our feet > do alot less impact.... > > Kevin...
• Scary happening plus fuel injectors/catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:36:26 -0700
  ...do it myself? And how easy is it to replace a catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, can I do that myself? The last time...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:14:38 -0500
  ...it.The catalytic convertor,charcoal canister, and fuel injection system, is about it.Since the 70's,other cars have had catalytic converter,pvc...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:03:10 -0500
  ...Does anyone know if you can coat the Catalytic Converter? I > have no idea what makes up the inside of these things. I know...
• Two fuel pump questions
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:38:27 -0400
  ...try to start the engine - gas is pouring out where both front & back exhaust pipes meet & join the "J" pipe to the catalytic converter?
• Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:53:15 -0400
  Thanks for the feedback. Based on price, and reputation, I ordered the Magnaflow. I got it for $80.82 shipped from Advance Auto Parts...
• Re: 85 Vanagon performance enhancements
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 13:25:27 -0700
  ...have told me the least expensive enhancement is to remove the >catalytic converter and replace it with a straight pipe. This would cause an...
• New manifold needed?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 16:28:43 -0400
  Here is a picture of the forward exhaust pipe where it attaches with the pipe going to the catalytic converter http://www.charlestownsoftware.com...
• Looking for used gutless cat...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:44:23 -0700
  ...I am NOT referring to the four-legged, furry variety! =================================== I want to run some tests with and without a catalytic converter too see...
• catalytic converters input
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 11:17:25 -0500
  My experience with catalytic converters is only one of my vw's actually had the dense honeycomb inside the can. I think that only...
• Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:10:13 -0500
  ...Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank? Peter wrote: "There have been concerns with that unit that it gives off poisonous gasses despite being...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:39:03 -0500
  ...2012 4:25 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > ---- Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > > ---- Dennis...
• Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 23:31:10 -0800
  ...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: California catalytic converter needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:26:36 -0700
  --snip-- I had an aftermarket CAT installed on my 84 GL about 8 years ago. It was a cheapo. I wasn't too happy...
• $800.00
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 7:22:15 EDT
  yes $800.00 dollars is what the local Volkswagen dealer here in Ottawa wanted for an 82 Vanagon Catalytic Converter. Fortunately there is a...
• Re: All catalytics are not create equal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:28:19 -0400
  Basic chemistry of combustion is 4HC+6O2= 4H20 + 4C02...assuming complete combustion...however 4HC+4O2=4H20 + 4CO and uses less oxygen....but also produces...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:11:14 +0000
  ...very little zinc and phosphorous (<0.08%)supposedly to help keep catalytic converters from fouling - however the lack of zinc is causing premature valve...
• Re: Furnace for camping in the winter?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:09:30 -0600
  ...I had a Coleman Blackcat catalytic heater that I used when sitting in the van. (Good sleeping bag at night, so no heat required...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 04:34:48 -0800
  ...It is the only catalytic to get certain safety stamps of approval for use in an RV. "Robert S.Williams, MD-laptop" wrote: > Just...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:13:30 -0400
  The catalytic converter, proper ignition timing and a working O2 sensor are the only devices the Vanagon had for NOx reduction. Most other vehicles...
• Plat Cat... for real!
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 15:32:37 -0500
  ...2) Coleman catalytic heaters have been commonly available (based on my observations) since the 60's. it seems as if Coleman stopped producing them...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:55:13 -0400
  ...try to start the engine - gas is pouring out where both front & back exhaust pipes meet & join the "J" pipe to the catalytic converter?
• stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 13:56:39 -0800
  I'm a little confused about this matter of catalytic converters and their relative safeness. Must they be vented to be safe? If they...
• maintenance
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 19:03:49 -0500
  ...Hung fine until the catalytic converter broke from the stress. Had I known, I could have replaced the hanger for a lot less than...
• Need Header Parts
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 13:32:39 EST
  ...Now the pipe that connects the collector to the catalytic converter needs replaced (it is completely cracked at the O2 sensor). Does anyone know...
• push start - not?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:58:18 -0800
  ...Damage to the catalytic converter and/or other parts of the vehicle may result." As the previous owner of 4 different Type II's...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 14:39:05 -0400
  <<I wrestled with all the morality of it, and decided that I might effect the environment in a detrimental way...>> If the Southern Company...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 04:21:06 -0500
  ...There are very good reasons why, on the stock Vanagon, it's located before the catalytic converter, in the flow of exhaust. (Remember the...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:35:33 -0400
  ...VW delivered lots of Vanagons with empty catalytic converters. Seems that they had designed the U.S. exhaust to comply with California emissions specs...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:17:37 -0400
  Our '03 Toyota Matrix idles at 2000+ rpm in colder weather to get it's catalytic converter to 'light up' - and the cat is...
• Fw: Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 15:01:45 -0700
  ...Make sure catalytic is nice and hot put some good miles on it before testing. 5. Spark plugs and cap should be in good...
• Re: Gas Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 11:54:54 -0500
  ...I've used a catalytic heater (years ago) camping, though, and >it worked great. Heated the interior of the Bus in nothing flat. I...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:43:17 EST
  In a message dated 1/23/01 9:46:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, keith_adams@transcanada.com writes: << It affects the O2 sensor...
• Cleaning out the Cat
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 2 May 2003 21:35:55 -0700
  I've noticed a lot of chit chat lately about people cleaning the guts out of their catalytic converters. I hope you guys are...
• Muffler banging around
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:56:29 -0400
  Hi I changed my catalytic converter and some exhaust pipes recently. Since re-assembling everything I am getting a loud "banging" around where the...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 31 May 2004 15:25:21 -0400
  ...Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan Ed, I wonder if anyone has attempted to use stainless nuts and bolts as replacement hardware so...
• Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:39:00 -0400
  ...Who's got a great deal out there? Not sure If I'll be able to separate it from the Catalytic converter, any recommendations...
• OFF TOPIC ~Re: Catholic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 01:38:31 -0600
  ...Pretty clever and correct use of the language. ~~~~ Or did you mean catalytic heaters? John
• FS: 12V CO detector
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:14:45 -0400
  ...Great for you folks with propane heaters and/or those catalytic heaters. $25 including Priority Mail shipping to US addresses. -Karl -- Karl & Kristina Bloss...