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• Re: Buses By the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:18:18 -0500
  ...It would be much better to utilize as many DC powered items as > possible instead of running it off of the AC converter. A...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:28:15 -0700
  ...They are basic three speed units, no locking torque converter. The torque conveters are air cooled, water cooled Vanagons have water cooling added to...
• 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: 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:56:46 -0700
  ...AutoZone sells Vanagon Torque converters for $125? WOW!I will be getting one for stock. Especially at that price. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 20:59:18 -0800
  ...My advice would be to stick with the converter, and be a good emissions citizen; I don't think that it is costing you...
• Re: emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 19:03:54 -0400
  ...Next step is the catalytic converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Pat Horrocks Sent...
• 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...
• 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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:14:00 -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: 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: voltage converter needed. 12vt to 3vt
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 17:01:17 -0700
  ...12 vt system. > >The only thing I have found is a converter at radio shack that costs 20 >bucks that will convert 12 vt...
• 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...
• auto trans available NY
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:13:26 -0700
  ...to do an engine and 4 speed swap. $375 with torque converter, stock cooler, mount�and axels. Available for pickup in Hudson, NY or...
• 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...
• Money
  Historical mailing list - bob kelly
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:16:35 -0800
  ...www.oanda.com/converter/classic Hope it helps Bob K. ADC Automotive
• FS 1.9 engine complete, So. Caif
  Historical mailing list - Trent Sanders
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:07:57 -0700
  1.9 watercooled engine, complete from bellhousing back including exhaust system, cat converter, A/C pump, computer & wiring harness. Approx 12,000 miles on...
• Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 16:37:40 -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: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - James B Robinson
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 11:44:59 -0700
  ...perfect > vehicle for enjoying the natural world...or preserving > it....catalytic converter or none. I think our feet > do alot less impact.... > > Kevin -- [ Jim...
• Re: westy elec. outlet
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 08:31:12 -0700
  ...You could purchase a 12v to 110v converter to power your 110v stuff as you travel. Or ... you could even hardwire this into the...
• Scary happening plus fuel injectors/catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:36:26 -0700
  ...it myself? And how easy is it to replace a catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, can I do that myself? The last time I...
• Cost Effective Video Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 11:21:10 -0700
  ...has a 110V to 12V power converter. Eliminate the converter and wire it directly to 12 volt. With this set up you can hook...
• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 13:54:18 -0400
  Torque converter or flex plate will vibrate when the van is stationary. Rev the motor in the driveway and check. Brakes- did you replace...
• Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 May 2010 11:03:25 -0700
  ...Is there a chance that it's just the torque converter that is bad? Afterall, all the gears seem to work when the trans...
• Re: rear end of van hotter than surface of sun-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 14:46:39 EDT
  ...running with O2 sensor plugged in causes van to run too rich, overheating cat converter. running with O2 sensor unplugged reduces cat converter temp...
• Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 May 2002 19:43:22 -0400
  ...The oil pump on the engine simply circulates oil through the torque converter. The vacuum operated clutch works the same way a pedal operated...
• 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
  ...told me the least expensive enhancement is to remove the >catalytic converter and replace it with a straight pipe. This would cause an increase...
• Trans swaps - Porsche Sportomatic or Triptronic?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 01:13:57 +0000
  Anyone investigated using a Porsche Sportomatic (4 speed gearbox with torque converter-you shift but have no clutch) which can be had quite cheaply...
• 87 westy with tranny woes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Harris
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 12:52:58 -0500
  ...I'm thinking damage to the torque converter. Any thoughts/experience on this? Thanks in advance Bill [text/html]
• 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...
• Testing fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 00:20:52 +0200
  ...is ground/positive or doesn't it matter ? Thanks Per -86 Caravelle C (84-85 1.9L injection engine, no converter or oxygen sensor)
• Re: Calif: Buying out of state
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 18:43:42 -0400
  ...The truck still wouldn't pass smog, because the PO had welded a piece of pipe where the cat converter went! $1000 later my...
• Re: Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:56:13 -0400
  ...Got the Torque converter rebuilt at a "reputable" shop. Put it all back in, and it not go well at all. ATF leak in...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:03:05 -0400
  ...Get the Bentley and follow the instructions for stall testing the torque converter. Poor acceleration is often due to a bad converter or engine...
• 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...
• FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of Vanagon Problems
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 10:16:17 -0500
  ...I'm thinking--"there is some restriction here, and the only thing that could do that would be the converter". Before I got home...
• Re: Converter thieves pass me by
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:12:02 -0700
  ...Then after they pass revving of engines considered too old by the passing "angles" to have catalytic converters.... You may at this time take...
• Re: Charging Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 08:35:50 -0800
  ...I think the better investment is the latter, a good converter/charger. A 1.5 A trickle charger will not function as a converter...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:26:50 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? > > I went to change out my worn out and rusted muffler on my 90 Carat "Rosie" > yesterday and...
• 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(2): Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:02:29 -0500
  ...in the case when the exhaust pipe leading to the cat. converter developes a hole, and the engine will not run, since the O2...
• Re: Help for a guy in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 08:18:05 -0600
  I feel that the key to this gentlemans dilema is a timing/ignition problem.He states " the joint between the converter, and the muffler...
• White exhaust pipes
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Thu, 9 May 2002 17:20:20 EDT
  ...Whats wrong? I con't afford a new catalic (sp) converter so I put the bypass pipe on. My engine also idles just about...
• Re: van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 21:54:16 -0700
  ...stays the same, you have a trany problem, suspect the torque converter. If you keep giving it gas but the engine reaches a certain...
• Re: Need new cat
  Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 08:43:01 -0800
  ...Need new cat Who sells the best direct fit replacement catlytic converter for the 2.1 wbx? Thanks Dennis Atkins
• Re: Auto to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:18:59 -0400
  ...to provide a lower rpm? Looking for an overdrive or torque converter "lock-up" in order to increase fuel efficiency and reduce engine wear...
• 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
  ...little zinc and phosphorous (<0.08%)supposedly to help keep catalytic converters from fouling - however the lack of zinc is causing premature valve train...
• Re: rust treatment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:10:35 -0500
  ...On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 6:49 AM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: > There are a ton of rust converters on...
• 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...
• AT questions
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:36:38 -0500
  ...I suppose that the leaking torque converter seals will endure for quite some time and that nothing needs to be done until a steady...
• Re: Do I need a new tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 10:06:34 -0800
  ...He said that the oil in the torque converter can on some xsmns leak back into the xsmn pan, when the vehicle isn't...
• Re: Oops, was: Re: Exhaust struts
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 14 May 1999 21:52:16 -0700
  ...Sorry... :-/ > > Where does it attach on the converter -- at the bottom bolt? > > thanks > > david > > At 17:15 5/13/99 -0700, you wrote: > > >----- Original...
• Re: increasing gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - hanskosten
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 23:34:01 -0800
  With the engine and converter in the rear, does the smell get back in the car. How about with a hole in the muffler...