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• 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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:30:25 -0700
  ...These would be the cats where a catalytic converter shop (just couldn't say "cat shop") actually replaces the guts of your catalytic converter...
• 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: Installing a 1000W converter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:41:28 +0000
  ...Installing a 1000W converter >Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:19:31 -0700 > >RE: I can use a power drill off of it, my...
• Re: lighting harness for trailer question
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 20 May 2002 12:09:40 -0400
  ...do you have to splice into the tail >lights and turn signals or is it a simple plug in? You will need a converter...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 08:33:00 -0700
  ...We love our Vanagons...but they are NOT the perfect vehicle for enjoying the natural world...or preserving it....catalytic converter or none. I...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 7 May 2004 05:59:47 -0400
  ...If you do not believe me, take your torque converter and you will see that that nub does not fir in the flywheel with...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 09:49:01 -0700
  ...Revisiting the Catalytic Converter... >Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 08:33:00 -0700 > >I didn't say I didn't want to preserve it...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:15:30 -0400
  ...The front pump is driven by the small diameter rod that goes from the torque converter thru the center of the input/output shafts...
• Re: {SPAM?} Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 17:09:55 -0800
  ...It's a blown catalytic converter, and o2 > sensor. He wants to charge me $987 to repair it. Seems way to high, but he...
• 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: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:42:27 -0700
  Aside from buying it? (Just kidding.) Putting too-long bolts in the torque converter. Led to a rebuilt torque converter and a still-pending...
• Re: advice on exhaust repairs needed
  Historical mailing list
  19 Jul 96 05:46:32 PDT
  ...The rattle sounds tell the smog checkers that the converter isn't working completely. Pieces of the CAT breaking off can damage the muffler...
• t.v hookup for van
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 08:19:26 -0500
  ...The converter drew too much power from the lighter socket and blew the fuse so we wired a lighter socket/adapter (included with the...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 10:16:28 -0500
  ...I'll replace that catalytic > converter when it fails. I'll walk to the grocer, the doctor, the > barber, and work at home rather...
• Re: loses power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 23:37:57 -0400
  In a message dated 96-04-27 23:12:48 EDT, Grannegeer@aol.com writes: > >Thanks again! We kinda of suspeted a converter problem...
• Will This Ruin an O2 Sensor or Cat Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:40:39 +0200
  ...I'm concerned that I may ruin the O2 sensor or the catalytic converter, while burning off the excess oil in the combustion chambers...
• 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: slow van, overheating, fast white westy on 91
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:37:36 -0500
  Your converter may be plugged, or getting close to being so, restricting the exhaust flow and not allowing the engine to breath.
• 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...
• Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:15:43 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for a stainless steel tail pipe (025251185C) and a catalyst converter at a decent price. Can someone provide a source...
• Re: 82 WESTY PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 07:25:53 -0500
  Andy- Your Catholic Converter may be clogged/fused, but I don't think driving up a hill is a good measure. Our "beefed up...
• 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...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Blew....anyone know why they do?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 18:56:07 +0000
  ...As for the installation of the new torque converter seal, be sure to pack the interior of the new seal with Vasoline petroleum jelly...
• 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...
• Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:54:37 -0500
  ...Looked like the torque converter had spun some around on last weekend's short drive. I tried to dig up some info on Vanagon...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 02:57:50 +0000
  ...New cooler installed rebuilt torque converter, so most of the bad mix has been removed. AT pump turned by hand and cleaner then introduced...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:10:24 -0500
  ...If there is any overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the converter goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:10:41 -0600
  ...AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > hi all, > > The cat. converter on my van makes a lot of noise. I have some options...
• Re: Sulfur smell on acceleration
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:29:37 -0600
  It would be the catalytic converter. But why you are getting that smell in the van is a different matter. Can't help - don...
• Re: Adding New Interior Lights
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 06:45:53 -0400
  Jay; Be careful, if the AC converter draws 3 amps at 120 VAC, then the three lights draw 30 amps at 12 VDC. FYI...
• Re: O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 22:57:11 -0500
  ...They came out and left the threads from the old sensor in the converter. I ran the tap right into the hole, loaded up...
• Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - aaron
  Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:26:55 -0500
  Muffler/catalytic converter is toast, kaput, gone as it were. Any suggestions for an 82 Air Cooled that lives in a state with no...
• Why does O2 sensor require heater?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 May 1996 07:55:49 -0700
  ...Why does the Vanagon's O2 sensor need a heating element if it is sitting in the catalytic converter which is quite hot?
• Re: funky exhaust odors
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 10:34:14 -0800
  I don't know for sure but I have heard that the rotten egg/hydrogen sulfide smell is caused by a bad catalytic converter...
• Re: Wesipes
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 20:05:50 -0500
  ...Catalytic converter Now we're cook'n -Larry
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:13:20 -0700
  ...These would be the cats where a catalytic converter shop (just couldn't say "cat shop") actually replaces the guts of your catalytic converter...
• '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 11:21:55 -0800
  ...The catalytic converter tried to burn off the excess fuel, resulting in a fire inside the converter. The resultant heat melted some more of...
• Re: glossary for acronyms and terms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 19:23:19 -0500
  ...02, and Catalytic Converter > > > > It is illegal for *anyone* in this country to sell a used catalytic > > converter. YMMV. > > > > Personally I'd shy away...
• exhaust leak/replacement pipe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 22:24:57 EDT
  ...can i use the pipe and manifold I was given or will it require a different pipe or converter? Jim Morgan 86GL "Breadbox" 207...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:03:24 -0700
  ...Also with the converter out inspect-replace that center bushing. If the van had sluggish acceleration maybe the converter should be rebuilt or replaced...
• Re: Running Poor after replacing leaky exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 7 May 2002 19:52:22 -0400
  The innards of your Catholic Converter may be melted/clogged due to a previous rich-run condition. A vacuum test could confirm. It would...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:37:01 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > same engine was used in other countries sans cat. I wonder what the > engineering differences were? Any ideas...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:12:28 -0700
  ...AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi all, > > The cat. converter on my van makes a lot of noise. I have some options...
• Need a used Muffler Flange
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:12:23 -0600
  Hi all, Does anyone have a worn out muffler laying around? I need just the flange off the converter side of the muffler. Mucho...
• Re: Running without a cat
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:26:09 -0400
  They way folks have done this is by just gutting the current catalitic converter and then reattaching it in the proper location. Seems the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-910)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:54:19 -0400
  Jim, If I'm not mistaken your problem is a leaking torque converter. I've not experienced this in a Vanagon before but your...
• Re: 1984 Westphalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:27:56 -0400
  Was it the same torque converter on both transmissions? Was the trans from FL in vehicle or sitting around out in the elements? I...
• Re: torque converter maintenace?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:12:05 +0000
  ...If your van&nbsp;has high mileage, have the torque converter rebuilt, not cleaned. Cleaning the converter caused me lots of pain, because sludge...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:40:26 -0400
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed I seek list wisdom on cleaning the oily residue off of the items that have been sprayed with hot...
• Exhaust system discrepencies
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:49:03 -0400
  ...is "beveled", cat converter flange isn't. ----------------------------------------------------- So what am I missing???...besides a catalytic converter with a "beveled" flange? ;-) Thanx in advance... Mark...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:06:55 -0700
  ...Further, the vehicle is engineered to operate properly with a functional converter installed. Sure, folks run without it. Some folks kill others for money...
• Running Poor after replacing leaky exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
  Tue, 7 May 2002 18:44:27 -0400
  ...Is this just due to the back pressure of the catalytic converter and muffler, or am I imagining things? It also seems to run...
• WTB: torque converter, '86 + Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 07:06:23 EDT
  Urgently needed for stranded customer, torque converter in good condition, for 1986 and up Vanagon. Outer shell of their's has rusted away leaving...
• Re: Auto Trans, Shift Points etc.
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:48:07 -0400
  ...cc:Mail Text > > Virtually all non-electrically activated "automatic" transmissions use > Al, Does the Vanagon automatic have a lock up torque converter ? JP
• Exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 10:25:49 -0500
  Hello - Will the exhaust pipes (from engine to Cat. Converter) from an 86' fit on and 85' or was there a change from year...
• language converter: LVC
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:59:08 -0500
  Do any of you know of some sort of free software that will convert the french sections of Benny's website to english? Maybe...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:48:18 +0000
  ...Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon >Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:25:53 -0500 > >John Graham wrote: ><snip> >I noticed that I have...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:05:50 -0700
  ...A converter is needed to drive the two-circuit >> trailer from the three circuit van. A powered converter connects to the >> battery to avoid...