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• Re: Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 22:51:19 -0400
  > I just received a Cat converter and muffler for my '84 Westfalia from > BusDepot.com (thanks to Ron and the guys, it made it...
• Re: silly me, but still need feedback
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:28:10 -0800
  At 04:55 PM 12/9/99 -0600, Jay & Kim Schmidt wrote: >Regarding the torque converter removal, I just remembered that a crank hath...
• Re: bucking/ what fix
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 18:14:58 -0700
  ...brought to my attention that I had a rather "suspect" looking muffler whose exhaust pipe had been WELDED to the catalytic converter. Hmmmmm. Phaedra
• Re: 12v/110v converter info needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 13:46:45 -0500
  try: http://www.semyan.com/OurVan/Main.htm (additional nice reading) He has a nice setup in the van. He was on the list...
• Re: Will This Ruin an O2 Sensor or Cat Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:07:50 -0400
  Cary, Personally, I would not worry about it. I have done the same thing to seal the rings for a compression test. Didn't...
• Rev limits, definitive answer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:14:11 -0800
  ...Before the days of catalytic converters, RPM was limited by simply cutting out the ignition when RPM got too high. Cutting the ignition, however...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:27 -0700
  ...Autos are 1:1 top gear, and there is always some torque converter slip, so they will have poorer mileage than the manual. The...
• Re: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 15:16:34 -0700
  ...I perused MSDS' of various rust converters but didn't see anything about heat limits other than "flash point". Neil. On 7/6/14...
• Re: What colour is freon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 21:08:16 -0600
  ...If the torque converter > seal starts going it can get slung ALL over by the torque converter (a > condition I may be looking at...
• Re: catalytic converters input
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 13:04:44 -0500
  Stuart MacMillan wrote: > So now I have another choice to make. Rob, which do you prefer-the > noise + horsepower, or the quieter cat? > I...
• Re: Updated For Sale Parts List (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 10:33:24 EDT
  In a message dated 8/17/02 11:20:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: > #13) Two California Only Catalytic Converters...
• Re: What is the "end all and be all" answer to rust?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:07:36 -0400
  ...KROWN.COM <snip> Malcolm, Do you have any experience with painting or cleaning and using a rust converter AFTER Krown has been used? Mike
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 16:52:04 -0500
  ...Pull it yourself for $75 Torque converter an extra $25.Condition unknown.
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 00:13:50 -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...
• torque converter maintenace?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 04:07:58 +0000
  ...Im going to have to clean out my torque converter from what i hear , No mention in Bentley on how to do this any...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:53:34 -0700
  ...Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 9:41 AM In my experience, a...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:11:55 -0500
  ...These would be the cats where a catalytic converter shop (just couldn't say "cat shop") actually replaces the guts of your catalytic converter...
• IT'S ALIVE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:35:43 EST
  ...Will someone or two tell me some things about exhaust systems and catylitic converters. I don't feel at all comfortable driving a pollution...
• Tailpipe worries
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 14:49:08 -0700
  ...I just made an adapter to standard 2" exhaust pipe by welding together a dead converter flange and a short piece of 2"pipe...
• Re: Where is a good place to get an inexpensive catalytic converter for an '87 2.1L Van?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:26:30 -0500
  So you need a CARB certified one or a regular one? Abel. On Aug 25, 2014 1:19 PM, "Fuzzy :philippe" <fuzzmeister@gmail.com...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:50:20 -0400
  > > Sure, folks run without it. Some folks kill others for money, too. That > doesn't make it legal or right. mcneely Feeling a little...
• Re: Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 27 May 2007 08:29:09 -0400
  ...but that number was derived from the same electrical sensiing package, then through an analog to digital converter. It is no more accurate. John
• Re: 5- and 6-cylinder VW vans, catalysts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 10:31:14 +0300
  ...Ford V6 2.9L engine. It will include a regulated cat. converter. The Ford kits will have the muffler right and left beside the...
• FW: low power 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:01:39 -0400
  ...low power 2.1 Your catalyic converter is probably plugged. After 10 years of use, it is not unusual for a cat converter to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:55:29 -0400
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > >"That's why they have incentivized diesels and >it's hard to get many of their very nice...
• Re: Computerized Gauge Setup
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 10:34:04 -0800
  ...They also sell hardware (A->D converters etc) and will ship you a demo CD of the software. LabView has been around for years...
• TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:25:12 -0700
  ...Where does the 3rd wire go? Also, where have you folks gotten the longer torque converter bolts? Lastly, my old 2.1l auto used...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:08:25 -0500
  ...It will be cold or cool beyond that > point. > > AVOID ANY CATALYTIC CONVERTER DUST! > > > Howard > > Buy Low - Sell High > Don't Eat The Yellow...
• Re: TDI
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 14:51:00 +0200
  ...Helmut? As the Vanagon Turbo Diesel comes with auto, even the TDI will fit the corresponding torque converter. Helmut
• Re: TIICO: drive plate confusion
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:57:51 -0400
  ...You will see that there are three holes in it for attaching to the torque converter. This is the item that is 2mm thicker...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:56:49 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > Aren't we talking about a $100 part that helps emissions and the air we all > breath. Say...
• 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: Emission test on 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:01:50 -0500
  Well Sallye, it looks like you need a new catalytic converter and a new oxygen sensor. Sorry, but it costs money to keep our...
• 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...
• Engine removal on an AUTO
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 23:34:49 EST
  ...The bently tells me to remove the 3 bolts on the tourqe converter, I have only found 2 ater spinning it around a few...
• Re: Auto torque converter bolts
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 2 May 2004 05:47:44 -0700
  Just remove the EGR valve and install the bolts, save the aggravation for something hard, I haven't found a way around it yet...
• adaptor for fridge
  Historical mailing list - barriver witch
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:56:19 -0400
  ...will not do the converter experiment...:) will use propane and 120 only.....Cindy80 westie _________________________________________________________________ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate...
• Which pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:35:57 EST
  I just had a complete (except muffler and converter) installed on my '87 bus. My question is that the pipe that goes to the...
• Re: Vanablog (help)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:56:32 -0700
  ...If he did fry the inners of the automatic, there will be plenty a crap circulating in the system, including inside the torque converter...
• Re: Help w/ Electrolux 3-way fridge with 220V
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 06:17:38 -0400
  The easiest way it to use a converter 220v to 110v. That's what I have down with the 220v Electolux fridge I have...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:40:54 -0400
  Since idle only tests cannot pick up defective or missing catalytic converters, EGR systems, modified engines or other problems that created excessive pollutnats such...
• NC 80 Vanagon Emissions testing concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Wed, 6 Dec 95 11:48:18 -0500
  ...I'm particularly interested because the PO installed a 3rd party exhaust system which did not include a Catalytic Converter. I've got until...
• AC power in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 15:43:19 -0500
  ...a Westfalia or do I need to carry a DC/AC converter for my laptop when I finally find "my" Westy? Jim jfritz@decorah...
• Auto Transmissions $1395
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:10:08 -0500
  I have four Vanagon automatic transmissions available, new Volkswagen units with torque converters, for $1395 each. These are originally for '83-85 Vanagons. They...
• Hey Vendors! - Need Price
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:26:30 EDT
  ...As the exhaust travels, this would be the second to last pipe before the converter. Also, I would need a set of donut fittings...
• Need a used core torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 06:34:42 -0500
  Cheap for air-cooled van Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint...
• Possible solution and thanks
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 10:37:49 -0700
  ...Henry had been there early working on it and he thinks that the catalytic converter may be the root of the problem. If the...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:39:13 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>I had this problem, right after it was rebuilt and the torque converter cleaned. It so happened...
• Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Fri, 1 May 2009 12:12:11 -0400
  ...5) I have found a good buy on the Progressive Dynamics PD9245C converter/charger ( http://www.progressivedyn.com/prod_details/rv_conv/rv_converter...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:15:07 -0700
  ...The front pump is driven by the small diameter rod that goes from the torque converter thru the center of the input/output shafts...
• Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 7 May 1998 20:30:42 -0700
  ...it seems to be running ok W/ new air cleaner, catalytic converter, oil change, cap & rotor what else can I check fix or replace?
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:34:20 -0800
  > >Check the tail pipe and see if there is any carbon build up. > >TBill Howcum in the 'old' days (pre cat converters) a nicely...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 15:19:28 -0700
  oxygen sensor bad = running rich running rich = more work for cat to do more work for cat = getting hot & melting, literally. unplug your oxygen...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 10:21:46 -0500
  Not to belabor the point, but I too passed quite easily without the "guts" in my cat on a 1987 Vanagon 2.1L, I...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:16:11 +0000
  ...Don't let the torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 06:36:46 -0700
  I have a 1984 Vanagon Waterboxer that seems to be eating catalytic converters in less than a year. I have been told several different...
• Re: Unusual Westy for sale in Wiinipeg
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 10:59:49 PDT
  ...RH side. > >> > >"Katalysator" means "calalytic converter" in german... >why it would have a special emblem for a 'catalytic converter" is beyond >me.. > >chris > _________________________________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 17:50:10 -0500
  Andy Yarnell wrote: > > Recently my Catalytic converter melted, and after a lot of great advice, I took it off and gutted the cat. My...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:49:14 -0500
  ...muffler on my 90 Carat "Rosie" > > yesterday and noticed that the converter was all busted up and the ceramic > > is all but gone. I...
• emissions exemption for VA state inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 21:48:39 -0500
  ...no catalytic converter whatsoever. i asked my grandfather about this, and he said it never had one. explanation: my stepfather had bought it new...