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• Re: 1984 Westphalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:35:10 -0400
  Yes, Torque converters do fail. The usual failure is the one way clutch. Van will still move but no torque multiplication so acceleration sucks...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 11:55:53 -0500
  ...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: flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:07:27 -0800
  John, Is Rick talking about the bolts on the torque converter flange or manual shift flywheel bolts into the crank? Doug ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:15:10 -0500
  Much of the ATF works inside the torque converter. The engine has to be running to fill the converter. When the pump stops and...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:23:40 -0500
  How to diagnosis stopped up exhaust, including catalytic converter, muffler, collapsed exhaust pipe, BANANA UP THE TAIL PIPE (Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills Cop), etc...
• Re: 82 WESTY PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 10:43:39 -0400
  It's even easier to take off the catalytic converter, ream out the contents and reinstall it however that won't help you through...
• Transmission Problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:30:41 EDT
  ...The torque converter was replaced last winter. I would appreciate any suggestions as to where to look for a fix. Thanks, Rico
• Re: Emmissions help
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 11:04:24 -0700
  ...The cadilytic (sp?) converter works best when it is hot. The Catalytic Converter ONLY works when it's HOT! > Try things that will increase...
• Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:08:59 EST
  ...oil > additives" of the industry? > > rust converter coating such as "extend" "rust mort" or "rustoleums rusty metal converter" do actually work. sometimes when i...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:22:31 -0400
  ...Also with the converter out inspect-replace that center bushing. If the van had sluggish acceleration maybe the converter should be rebuilt or replaced...
• Grapefruit Halves, was: what to do? NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 07:07:03 -0500
  David- Everyone knows that a torque converter is NOT like grapefruit halves rotating in oil...They are like toasted whole wheat pita bread, rotating...
• Re: Update, looking for Automatic transmission for 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:12:35 -0800
  ...Regarding the torque converter, if it was used on the 1.9 and the 2.1 is different, they likely have different stall speeds...
• Converter thieves pass me by
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:14:59 -0700
  Just got an email from our next door neighbor alerting us that the catalytic converter was stolen from his Honda Pilot some time in...
• Loss of Power and Surging-Results!
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 10:35:08 PST
  ...My concern is that the excess fuel in the cylinders burned in the cat converter and destroyed it b/c of heat, likewise the...
• Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:24:04 -0700
  ...ASIDE, what are the pros and cons of gutting the cat. converter? There was something on the list about this awhile back, but I...
• Re: looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 15:42:21 +0000
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• VW Westy Engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Amy
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:36:01 -0800
  1986 Volkswagen – Vanagon GL 2.1L, H4 (129CI) 160,000 miles New hoses Passed SMOG 5/14 Replaced catalytic converter 5/14 Solid foundation...
• Re: '85 Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 19:12:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...m not sure what to do about the engine, but you could easily take 500-600 off the catalytic converter cost. Trace -- 93 MV
• Re: locations please
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 22:58:13 +0100
  ...I'm located in Dusseldorf, Germany, had an '80 aircooled converter to a five cylinder camper. Vehicle goes like hell, but is in need...
• Re: Passing NJ Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:28:00 -0600
  ...your tank, and go try again-- My 85 GL with 188,000 k passed with a naked empty converter !!!! Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• Replacement for S&S Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 08:35:09 EDT
  ...I'm looking for alternatives that will bolt up to the cat converter without any fuss. Thanks, Ed
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 23:13:58 -0400
  ...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: Scary happening plus fuel injectors/catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:41:23 -0400
  ...all eventually lead to catalytic converter failure. Yes the injectors are easy to change. You can also do some testing on them. The Bentley...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:09:54 -0600
  There is only one way I know to test a torque converter outside a shop that's set up to manufacture them - install it...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:32:11 -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...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:21:00 -0400
  ...It appears the oil was coming out through the openings at the torque converter. We let the engine cool down and wiped off all...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:58:29 -0400
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > I went to change out my worn out and rusted muffler on my 90 Carat "Rosie" > yesterday and...
• Leaking auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Merv
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:40:45 -0400
  ...Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to remove the torque converter and get at and change the converter oil seal. Any other...
• Re: California catalytic converter needed
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:07:28 -0400
  Doug - Don't blame the cat yet. I had the same high NOx symptoms in my 85 and they were of intake and exhaust...
• Re: Cold Start
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 08:15:49 -0400
  The main reason not to jump start is that for vehicles with a catalytic converter it burps raw gasoline into the cat. The cat...
• 82 Westy Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 22:59:57 -0400
  ...about how much it would set me back for a system without the catalytic converter. We would appreciate input in this matter. Wilma & Raul
• When pestered with low end torque problems ...
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 15:59:10 -0400
  What is the down side of putting an 1 1/4 inch pipe right through the middle of the Cat converter and the muffler...
• Generic exhaust gasket material
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 01:21:20 -0400
  ...can cut to fit so as to make gaskets that go between exhaust pipe and catalytic converter? John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: LVC: Running a fan on an inverter: how long?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 22:00:19 -0400
  ...http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-converters/002733.htm Your fan idea has merit also. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• AUTO Tranny '84 vs.'89..any differences?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:50 -0500
  ...If it doesn't work, I will have a core AT/Diff/torque converter, at the least I may have some parts for others...
• Welding Cat & Trip down 80.
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 14 May 2001 09:11:53 -0400
  ...The three cornered Collar on our catalytic converter cracked off the body of the converter the other day. It is a nice clean break...
• Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 19:40:48 -0500
  ...Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ?? Dennis > If you can be electrically creative, a cheap alternative is a PC UPS, > (Uninterruptible Power Supply...
• camper wiring questions/theorys
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 13:02:13 -0800
  ...I purchased a 600 watt power converter from Walmart to convert my 12v-110v. I hooked it up to the battery, and plugged it...
• Re: leaking torque converter oil seal?
  Historical mailing list - Thoreau
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 00:20:37 -0600 (CST)
  ...Hanlon wrote: > Bentley, page 32.3,shows Converter oil seal (figure 7). This looks like a > suspect. The "stuff" appears thicker than engine oil...
• Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:19:49 +0000
  ...And remember to fill your torque converter with oil.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><BR><BR>&nbsp;</P></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:45:47 -0400
  ...This is a direct connection from the torque converter. The next shaft goes from the converter turbine or rotor to the trans input. The...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:36:43 -0500
  ...AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > >> hi all, >> >> The cat. converter on my van makes a lot of noise. I have some options...
• Complete 2.1L Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:52:57 +0000
  ...Good Catalytic Converter.Located in Southern California at Van Nuys Airport in the San Fernando Valley.Mike Magnani
• Re: Any auto Tiico owners?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 22:59:44 -0400
  Don't the Subaru converters do something to the governor on the AT to adjust the shift point up to take advantage of the...
• Re: Need new cat
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:57:13 -0800
  ...My local Autozone sells a direct fit Bosal brand catalytic converter for the 2.1 liter Vanagon for $98.99 The best part is...
• A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 23:40:16 -0400
  ...I assembled the exhaust system using a 5" exhaust clamp and a piece of 1.5" angle iron to solidly mount the catalytic converter...
• Re: replace cat converter - tough job?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:42:35 -0400
  ...the vehicle, what are the chances that I can get the > converter from > BusDepot for $100 + shipping and do it myself? I'm no...
• Re: Auto Trans questions/ woes
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:57:23 -0400
  ...is there a bearing in the Torq Converter? is there a pilot > > bearing in the flex plate, or bushing loose? How is the converter...
• Re: Indications of a clogged catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 07:47:21 -0400
  ...someone give me an idea of what symptoms a clogged catalytic converter might exhibit? My '82 Westy has been acting hinkey for a while...
• Re: Exhaust Problems, please help !
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:24:12 -0400
  ...I replaced the pipe, and have since had a >hard-to-notice loss of power. > >I then suspected the catalytic converter and disassembled one...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:55:49 -0600
  ...http://www.germantransaxle.com/catalog/volkswagen/vanagon/automatic-converter-final-drive-complete-/
• 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Silvia Carranza
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:11:17 -0500
  Still can't bear to part with mine, but...I live in California and have not been able to get a catalytic converter for...
• Re: Jump Seat '86 Vanagon & paint question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 14:46:16 EDT
  go to walmart and buy something called "rust converter". it's a liquid that you paint on. it comes in maybe a 6 or...
• Re: Sin Bin - No Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 04:39:36 -0600
  Entity Andrew Grebneff spoke thus: >> Rachel >> >> NOT! a Sin Bin >> NOT! a F**k Truck >> BUT a Virgin Converter. > > > shaggin' wagon? That's a...
• Looking for inexensive muffler shop Portland OR (Not only VW)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 13:04:26 -0700
  Hello, Does anyone have a lead on a inexpensive muffler shop in the Portland area? I am looking to fix a Toyota cat converter...
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:09:07 -0400
  ...They access to the parts including getting the torque converter rebuilt. This really a very simple automatic box. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:32:20 -0500
  Hi Silvia, My wife has a 1988 wolfsburg vanagon and we had no problem getting a catalytic converter for it this past summer. The...
• another question on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 12:40:47 -0400
  ...So, I'm probably going to replace the converter, muffler, and tailpipe. My question relates to the assembly and installation of these parts. I...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:32:10 -0600
  ...I replaced the torque converter and the > problem was solved. The difficulty in finding the cause was compounded > because the leak only occurred at...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:25:19 -0500
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > > > I agree with Pat. Do your part, replace it. You can always smell a car > > without a cat...