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• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:55:13 -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: 1984 Westfalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:06:00 -0400
  The torque converter takes awhile to fill with fluid.Was it full when installed? Also when hot,old transmissions like to shift better. Perhaps...
• stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 13:56:39 -0800
  I'm a little confused about this matter of catalytic converters and their relative safeness. Must they be vented to be safe? If they...
• Re: Transmission cooler for 86 automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 12:08:23 EST
  Hi Karl , this is a good question! There shouldt be a way to hook on a cooler in the line to the torque converter...
• Need Header Parts
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 13:32:39 EST
  ...Now the pipe that connects the collector to the catalytic converter needs replaced (it is completely cracked at the O2 sensor). Does anyone know...
• push start - not?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:58:18 -0800
  ...Damage to the catalytic converter and/or other parts of the vehicle may result." As the previous owner of 4 different Type II's...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 14:39:05 -0400
  <<I wrestled with all the morality of it, and decided that I might effect the environment in a detrimental way...>> If the Southern Company...
• Automatic Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:37:13 -0800
  ...Do you have any idea how to "tighten" up the torque converter so the mileage loss is not so great?
• Re: Battery Leak
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 18:23:28 -0700
  I'd rinse it with baking soda, then paint it with rust-converter, then anti-rust primer, then paint. a couple of coats for...
• Automatic Transmission for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:11:28 -0600
  ...I also have the torque converter for it, it's still on the transmission. I would change the input seal. $100 firm, that's...
• Re: FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF GO-WESTY'S 2.2
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:40:59 -0700
  ...but I found that even with the engine bolted on the converter spins freely and in both directions. --snip-- !!?!?! Huh? Could you clarify that...
• Re: Gas in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:21:44 -0700
  ...I have been using > mostly ARCO regular (octane 87) and it seems to be doing fine except for the > degrading converters but I don...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:17:37 -0400
  Our '03 Toyota Matrix idles at 2000+ rpm in colder weather to get it's catalytic converter to 'light up' - and the cat is...
• Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement (rabbit trans)
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 10:02:54 -0700
  ...A/T torque converter seal replacement Hi Blake, 1) The installed seal depth is not decided by a committee, it's determined by the...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 10:37:22 -0800
  ...These are New VW Transmissions WITH NEW Torque Converters too! With all the Slipping Autos being talked about thought I'd Repost this special...
• Re: 90 Automatic Trans Problems
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 23:17:54 -0500
  ...FWIW, I still have 2 auto transmissions available, brand new, not the rebuilt ones that are now being sold, with torque converter, for $1599...
• Cleaning out the Cat
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 2 May 2003 21:35:55 -0700
  I've noticed a lot of chit chat lately about people cleaning the guts out of their catalytic converters. I hope you guys are...
• Muffler banging around
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:56:29 -0400
  Hi I changed my catalytic converter and some exhaust pipes recently. Since re-assembling everything I am getting a loud "banging" around where the...
• Re: language converter: LVC
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:01:57 -0800
  > Do any of you know of some sort of free software that will > convert the french sections of Benny's website to english? Try...
• Re: switching from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:56:41 -0700
  ...I think I'd settle for a taller R&P set with a lockup torque converter, but that's just as unlikely (the lockup...
• Diesel + Gas = Explosion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 14:38:41 -0500
  ...It probably doesn't even hurt the converter >since it is just oil burning. >Anyway, I commiserate with your tundra story-- it's something...
• Re: Automatic trans performance questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:16:49 -0400
  You probably have a bad torque converter. The torque converter has multiple vanes and a one-way clutch on the stator. If the clutch...
• Re: FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of VanagonProblems
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 12:06:16 -0400
  ...the converter--no light coming > through--- > > I took a 12" long sharp chisel and knocked out all of the rock inside > the converter-and...
• How to Connect Trailer Lights
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:20:16 -0500
  ...Buy a "Hoppy" 46155 Universal kit (Converts vehicles with independent bulb turn signals to common bulb trailer turn signals) You need a converter, because...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 31 May 2004 15:25:21 -0400
  ...Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan Ed, I wonder if anyone has attempted to use stainless nuts and bolts as replacement hardware so...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:23:41 -0500
  ...Edward At 12:36 AM 12/20/2005, you wrote: >Hi, don't give up! you need to fill that torque converter... or, overfill...
• Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:39:00 -0400
  ...Who's got a great deal out there? Not sure If I'll be able to separate it from the Catalytic converter, any recommendations...
• 93 Multivan value in Connecticut
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 09:56:50 PST
  ...The torgue converter seemed to slip too much. Is this a known failure or is this just the way these autos feel? Thanks in...
• Re: replace cat converter - tough job?
  Historical mailing list - Zehring, Michael
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:55:33 -0400
  Real simple job.... just make sure you pick up a new gasket to throw on there as well and be careful removing the O2...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:39:21 -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: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:09:15 -0800
  ...Since the water-cooled > converter has the O2 sensor bung I figured I could install an O2 sensor here > to adjust air/fuel mix...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:54:17 -0700
  ...Never needed them before , but that will be better than trying to pull the trans out leaving the torque converter in or removing engine...
• Re: FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of Vanagon Problems
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:11:02 -0800
  ...the converter--no light coming >through--- > >I took a 12" long sharp chisel and knocked out all of the rock inside >the converter-and...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:09:54 +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...
• Re: h2o engine transplant sounds tinny/diesel-like
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:36:04 -0700
  ...It came back to haunt me, too- cracked the converter right at the shoulder of the shaft passage, which gradually opened over time and...
• Auto tranny screwed?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:09:53 -0500
  So I did the unthinkable, I pulled the engine and the torque converter came off with it. Pulled out the central tube half a...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:43:39 -0500
  ---- den jolliffe <sondancer77@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Aren't we talking about a $100 part that helps emissions and the air we all breath. Say...
• Re: Dual on-board Battery Charger
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 12 May 2010 17:48:33 -0700
  ...the biggest they show (20 amp) http://www.progressivedyn.com/power_converters.html and with the 1315 separator get the same thing, first charge...
• International Currency Converter (Non VW)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 22:38:33 -0500 (CDT)
  What with dealings with listmembers in Europe and the possibilities of SA VW parts purchases, and the usual US-Canada connection, it might be...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 23:19:06 -0500
  ...wonder if the alcohol is blowing out pieces of the catalytic converter when those great clouds of particulate matter come belching out the exhaust...
• Re: Trailer light converter.
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 16:31:58 -0700
  Bill, Thanks for the reply. I didn't know they were so inexpensive. The places that I looked wanted about $30 for them. So...
• help
  Historical mailing list - JarsofClay
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 19:54:04 -0800
  ...I am experiencing a trans fluid leak and need to replace torque converter seal... I would like to do this myself, but am in...
• Re: online references for general engine knowledge?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:45:33 -0500
  ...howstuffworks.com" A valuable resource; helped me understand how a torque converter works. Jeff Birk '89 Wolfsburg '82 MB 240D '59 Commando Runabout - with...
• Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sat, 29 May 2004 17:09:29 -0700
  ...Lead > kills oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. Thanks for the tip. That makes sense. Now I understand why no O2 sensor... ===== Cheers, T-man...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:31:21 -0700
  At 3/18/2012 12:37 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >when I moved to the Olympic Peninsula of Western Washington.. >I was rather...
• DTV Transition and AC/DC TV in Van
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:22:58 -0500
  ...in the van? Will I have to hook up a DTV converter box in the van? Will have to use an inverter(cheap one...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next? - New TC?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:08:40 -0500
  ...Edward At 10:03 AM 12/20/2005, you wrote: >Can we get new Torque Converters? >How about rebuilt ones? >John. > > >>> Edward Maglott <emaglott...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - LC
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 17:55:13 -0500
  ...My mechanic says that it could be the transmission, torque converter or the differential, nothing is loose inside the transmission he already checked it...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:04:19 EST
  ...promote your view of "getting away with" not having a catalytic converter.. And it's not okay to promote the view of being considerate...
• How to test if you have an exhaust problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:26:58 -0500
  ...It looks as if the muffler and catalytic converter has not been replaced since new. So how can I test if my problem might...
• Re: Catalictic converter
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 14:47:56 EST
  In a message dated 11/26/02 11:43:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: << I have them for $95 with...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:28:11 -0500
  At 12:34 PM 1/17/2007, Geza Polony wrote... >stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. > >The more experienced among us know...
• Re: Subie ENgine Pull Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 09:30:45 -0700
  If the donor subie is automatic, don't forget the FOUR 12mm torque converter bolts under the rubber plug at 11' o'clock if...
• rattle-rattle-cat
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 7 May 2007 08:33:28 -0700
  All, My catalytic converter sounds like a coffee can with a couple nuts rattling around inside. Is there a cheap man's solution to...
• Re: air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:27:32 -0400
  ...I suspect the injectors and the cat converter. Thanks again for the input. Hector
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:09:58 -0800
  ...Then reduce that by a little to account for the stupid non-locking > torque converter---- I'd say a conservative 10% is about right...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:43:14 -0500
  ...The engine has to be > running to fill the converter. When the pump stops and the coveter is no > longer spinning some of the...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:22:27 -0700
  ...want to mention that 'one hose' that goes across the top of the torque converter area. Those commonly deteriorate pretty nicely from heat and...
• Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:45:28 -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: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 28 May 1999 12:54:24 -0700
  ...Graham 90 GL country homes camper --- Scott Desanti <Scooter061@AOL.COM> wrote: > Mark, > > The power converter would give you the most > versatility with only...