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• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 21:32:17 -0400
  ...A used catalytic converter is not a new aftermarket catalytic converter, or a replacement part as defined below. This prohibition does not apply to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 19:44:18 -0700
  Classic symptoms of a broken catalytic converter. It'll only get worse over time. Either replace the catalytic converter or try to knock the...
• Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Robert S.Williams, MD-laptop
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 03:28:59 -0600
  You know, I was thinking, why go to all the trouble to install a catalytic heater in a Westie equipped with a stove and...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:02:52 -0400
  ...Catalytic Converter Clogged ? > Classic symptoms of a broken catalytic converter. It'll only get worse over > time. Either replace the catalytic converter or try...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 00:12:37 -0400
  ...A used catalytic converter is not a new aftermarket catalytic > converter, or a replacement part as defined below. This prohibition does > not apply to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:12:42 -0400
  ...Catalytic Converter Clogged ? > > > > Classic symptoms of a broken catalytic converter. It'll only get worse > over > > time. Either replace the catalytic converter or try...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 18:43:31 -1000
  ...A used catalytic converter is not a new aftermarket catalytic >> converter, or a replacement part as defined below. This prohibition does >> not apply to...
• FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:35:47 -0400
  Hi, I'm auctioning off a brand new catalytic converter straight pipe (bypass). I bought it for my van but never got around to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:11:12 -0500
  Be aware that the catalytic converter is an integral part of the emissions control system, so if you need to get your vehicle emissions...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:55:19 -0600
  Bostig conversion- Ford motor- catalytic converter. No problems!
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:23:50 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter Clogged ? > > > > > > > > > > Classic symptoms of a broken catalytic converter. It'll only get worse > > > over > > > > time. Either replace the catalytic converter or try...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:57:44 -0800
  It is not safe to use a unvented catalytic heater in a enclosed space. A unvented catalytic heater will work ok for those who...
• Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:32:17 -0400
  Hello I suspect my catalytic converter is blocked up because of the following symptoms : (1) the van recently blew a hole through the "j...
• Beefy Catalytic Converters -- who gots?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 12:41:13 -0700
  Yo! I've been having issues with a certain canadian manufacturer of catalytic converters. You guys know of a vendor who makes really stout...
• Difference between CA catalytic converter and non-CA catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - David McSparron
  Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:01:33 -0700
  I just had my catalytic converter replaced (more on this later...). The mechanic said my AZ van (originally from NY or so I thought...
• Re: Camping heater for any Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Sun, 13 Nov 1994 18:02:51 -0800 (PST)
  A "catalytic" heater uses a catalyst (usually platinum) to allow fuel (usually propane, gasoline or natural gas) to combust with oxygen at a lower...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 01:32:00 -0400
  ...A used catalytic >> converter is not a new aftermarket catalytic converter, or a >> replacement part as defined below. This prohibition does not apply to...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 23:53:40 -0500
  ...A used catalytic >> converter is not a new aftermarket catalytic converter, or a >> replacement part as defined below. This prohibition does not apply to...
• Special Design Catalytic heater for westies
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 03:43:46 -0500
  ...It is a catalytic heater of about 3-4000 BTU that uses the stove as it's fuel source. It is, in essence, a...
• Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
  Historical mailing list - Joe Ernest
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:35:19 EST
  At 06:42 PM 1/7/00 -0800, Davidson wrote: >>>> Wendy & John, I don't believe the catalytic heater had been invented twenty years...
• catalytic converter recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Maximiliano Goldschwartz
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 18:34:58 -0800
  Which catalytic converter should I get? I heard if you get a small one it can eat some power. thanks, max westy '85
• Re: replacing catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:56:15 +0000
  ...replacing catalytic converter >>I need to replace the catalytic converter on my 81 air-cooled.....looked under there yesterday and it is a pain...
• Re: catalytic heaters (vented)
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:46:55 -0500
  ...Other catalytic heaters on the market, as far as I know, are not. This makes a big difference. If you forget to open a...
• Catalytic Rattling
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Fri, 2 May 1997 06:46:19 +0000
  I have a feeling the catalytic converter has broken loose and is rattling around in the muffler assembly. I had heard this noise before...
• Re: Special Design Catalytic heater for westies
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 16:32:40 -0700
  ...Special Design Catalytic heater for westies I read with interest all the accounts of people installing their Platinum Cat heaters in their Westies... Unfortunately...
• Re: catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 10:30:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When cars came out with catalytic converters they also had the little stickers saying to use only unleaded fuel because the lead would coat...
• Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:08:20 -0400
  I think that I have a clogged catalytic converter, but I would like to get the wisdom of the list before ordering a new...
• Re: catalytic heater questions
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:55:38 -0400
  I've tried both a catalytic heater and a Propex heater in a Westy. Both were 6000 btu and both did a fair job...
• New O2 sensor & catalytic converter $200
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 15:38:59 -0400
  HI folks Thanks for all the help with my exhaust, catalytic converter and O2 questions. Ultimately, I decided to install a brand new O2...
• Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:55:05 -0700
  ...The fouled catalytic was (apparently) caused by a solenoid that crapped out (intermittently), leading to unburned fuel gunking up the catalytic converter. The ignition...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 20:48:58 -0400
  Let me rephrase the want ad for NY: "I would like to purchase a used catalytic converter for recycling purposes. Does anyone have one...
• Re: FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:53:31 -0700
  > I'm auctioning off a brand new catalytic converter straight pipe (bypass). > I bought it for my van but never got around to installing...
• Coleman Propane Catalytic Heater
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 25 Oct 96 10:11:35 PDT
  Replying to Tom F.'s comment on Coleman Catalytics...I have an older upright Propane powered coleman catalytic that runs on 16.4oz cannisters...
• Re: replacing catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wallace
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 16:17:11 -0800
  Marc, I'd remove the Catalytic/Muffler assembly at the collector where both exhaust manifolds attach. That way you can get at all the...
• Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 17:23:34 -0700
  We also had a catalytic heater in the early 70s. Ours was a Coleman, round base, dome shaped top, with a wire "grill" covering...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:49:23 -0600
  Please remember the catalytic converter is "full" of "HEAVY METAL" that is a carcinogen. You need to be very careful not the breath any...
• converter inerts was Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:57:41 -0500
  Mark wrote: > Wil, > > Last I heard they were still using platinum inside catalytic converters, not titanium. > Mark T. mentioned to me that my mention...
• Re: Marvel Mystery oil
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:03:03 -0700
  For what it is worth the packaging says it won't harm catalytic converters... not that I care 1980 Westies in Canada were never...
• Re: Wanted: 02, and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 23:18:34 -0500
  It is illegal for *anyone* in this country to sell a used catalytic converter. YMMV. Personally I'd shy away from used O2 sensors...
• Vanagon Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 05:01:43 PST
  ...VW's that Hoy Fox 1-800-289-4697 is having a "blow out" and vanagon catalytic convertors are $175. Usual disclaimers apply Clay
• Buddy heater
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:02:57 -0800
  ...interesting that it seems to indicate that the Buddy is not a catalytic heater but rather says it is a radiant heater... ...it is...
• Re: Where is a good place to get an inexpensive catalytic converter for an '87 2.1L Van?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:55:56 -0600
  ...about them ~ http://www.rockin4x4.com/magnaflow-exhaust-direct-fit-catalytic-converter-22918-catalytic-converters/ On 25 Aug , 2014, at 12:19 PM, Fuzzy...
• catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Sat, 01 Apr 1995 22:50:26 -0500
  Is it {feasible,sensible,desirable} to add catalytic converter to a bus? I'm thinking it is an environmentally friendly thing to do, but...
• For Sale: Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:57:40 -0700
  I have a Catalytic converter from a 84 vanagon for sale. It is in good shape. The inside is not damaged. If you are...
• Catalytic heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:23:48 -0700
  Anyone have any experiences using a portable catalytic heater in your van like the ones at this site http://www.uscatalytic.com/catalytic/amodel...
• FS 83 Westy Catalytic and Shop Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Byron Peratoner
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 15:12:07 -0700
  ...I bought it in europe, and therefore only used the catalytic when I had to certify it for DEQ. Anyway, I have a couple...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 15:47:40 -0800
  ...Can you explain how this can be so? How does an unvented catalytic heater (vented with windows open a crack) create more water vapor...
• Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - James Rasmussen
  Sun, 10 May 1998 11:52:29 -0700
  What are the signs that your catalytic converter is going bad? Just changed O2 sensor and I am wondering if converter sustained any damage...
• Re: Rotten eggs!
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 19 Feb 1997 09:40:17 -0500
  Lionel- A rotten egg smell is caused by sulfur dioxide in the exhaust gases being reduced to hydrogen sulfide by the catalytic converter. Some...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 15:35:05 -0800
  ...Tuesday, November 03, 1998 2:57 PM > > It is not safe to use a unvented catalytic heater > in a enclosed space. Not true. Thousands...
• Re: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 09:33:28 -0400
  ...Red hot catalytic converter > this is a sign of to much oxygen in the exhaust. In other words > a lean mixture. Check for vacuum...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:16:54 -0800
  ...Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon > Please remember the catalytic converter is "full" of "HEAVY METAL" that > is a carcinogen. You need to be...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:25:30 -0500
  Finish gutting that catalytic convertor(who said that?).Run a straight empty convertor if you live in a rural area that dosent require emission...
• Broken Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nagle
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:27:19 -0500
  Less than 2000 Miles ago I got a new tiico engine, new catalytic converter and muffler, etc....the CC has cracked apart just before...
• Re: Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:40:31 -0800
  ...Running Rich > >Fix it...besides the fuel economy issue, long-term rich running will >eventually kill your catalytic converter. I've got a rich...
• Re: Catalytic converter question...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:00:23 -0700
  If memory serves, early model, air-cooled vanagons in the 49 states required a catalytic converter but did NOT require an O2 sensor; however...
• Re: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 01:25:15 -0400
  ...When I got home I found that the muffler end of the catalytic converter was red hot along with part of the muffler. > > The...
• Re: Eurovan Catalytic Conver
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  9 May 1996 14:51:26 -0700
  ...Time:2:38 PM OFFICE MEMO RE>Eurovan Catalytic Converter Date:5/9/96 you said <this individual states that as a result of...
• Re: Midas or not
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 Nov 1995 19:48:23 +0500
  >I used Midas for a catalytic converter on an '86 GL. In and out in < 2 hr. >Cost: $220.00 vs. Dealer $900.00...
• Catalytic converters needed
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:01:05 -0500
  I need several catalytic converters for Vanagons 86-91. Anyone selling them new at a good price? Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW...