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• Auto Trans questions/ woes
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:13:15 -0400
  I have an '86 GL Automatic and I'm getting some serious idleing speed noise from the torque converter area... Details... No serious leaks...
• Re: Torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 6 Feb 2020 15:16:48 -0500
  ...Best, Eric > On Feb 3, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In need of a torque converter for Vanagon...
• Re: Trailer light converter.
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:38:59 -0700
  With my "auto store" converter, my brake lights and turn signals work fine, one at a time or together. At 10:14 AM 1...
• Re: Torque converter help also
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:22:33 -0700
  Do not install the engine with the torque converter attached. Place it on the tranny first - this is very important. Z --- Neil Kostka <rollingaudio...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:02:48 -0600
  ...I will use my 120 watt converter to power fluorescent > light in my Westy. I can power several of them with one converter. > > David...
• Beefy Catalytic Converters -- who gots?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 12:41:13 -0700
  Yo! I've been having issues with a certain canadian manufacturer of catalytic converters. You guys know of a vendor who makes really stout...
• 12v/110v converter info needed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 06:40:47 -0500
  Hi, I want to put a 12 v DC / 110 v AC converter in my Westy to run my laptop and a small TV...
• Difference between CA catalytic converter and non-CA catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - David McSparron
  Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:01:33 -0700
  I just had my catalytic converter replaced (more on this later...). The mechanic said my AZ van (originally from NY or so I thought...
• Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:56:33 -0500
  Well, my catalytic converter just snapped at the header flange. At least it happened in my driveway. (While I was bleeding the cooling system...
• Re: TDI fuel savings
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:11:19 -0700
  Since it's Friday anyway ... ... there is a Canadian $/US $ converter at http://www.wolfbmw.com/converter/calc.html
• Torque converter help also
  Historical mailing list - Neil Kostka
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:13:38 -0700
  ...Torque converter help Would appreciate any hints and help about putting the torque converter back on my automatic transmission. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84...
• Fw: Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 22:57:26 -0400
  ...Converter and muffler instalation > Fellows and Fellaws: > > I just received a Cat converter and muffler for my '84 Westfalia from > BusDepot.com (thanks to...
• Re: What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic Converters for the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:08:37 -0400
  ...Unfortunately they don't seem to have exempted any converters that specifically fit the Vanagon, just general-purpose ones for Tier-2 Light-Duty...
• Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:32:38 -0400
  ...When I went to see how easy it would be to turn the torque converter for aligning it with the torque plate, the torque...
• looking for torque converter
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 03:50:15 +0000
  Hey, Im looking for a converter for a 89 vanagon. Any hints on dealers or do you have a converter with a good ring...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:13:58 -0700
  ...torque converter carrier plate > > Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or flex > flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Torque converter question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:34:47 +1000
  ...I did not use the '86 torque converter but retained the earlier one, refurbished. I later learned that the older converters are slightly different...
• Re: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 13:15:03 CST6CDT
  ...Since air mixture tuning via the O2 sensor is done BEFORE the converter, a new or old converter will make no difference in sensor...
• Re: Installing a 1000W converter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 06:36:42 -0700
  I'm using AMG type fuses and holders for my inverter, converter and 3 batteries. The AMG type fuse is small for 100+ amp...
• Torque Converter ATF Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 10:41:44 -0700
  Say, how much ATF goes into the torque converter? The Bentley has a section on how to drain it via siphoning, but never mentions...
• catalytic converter recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Maximiliano Goldschwartz
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 18:34:58 -0800
  Which catalytic converter should I get? I heard if you get a small one it can eat some power. thanks, max westy '85
• Torque converter help
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 22:33:42 -0400
  Would appreciate any hints and help about putting the torque converter back on my automatic transmission. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: replacing catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:56:15 +0000
  ...replacing catalytic converter >>I need to replace the catalytic converter on my 81 air-cooled.....looked under there yesterday and it is a pain...
• Re: DTV Transition and AC/DC TV in Van
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:51:54 -0700
  ...DTV in US Yes, you will need a converter box. Inverter load will dpend on the draw from the converter. Other solutions: Cable connection...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:25:37 -0400
  AutoZone sells Vanagon Torque converters for $125? WOW!I will be getting one for stock. Especially at that price. The torque converter can fail...
• Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Jermide
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:34:29 -0400
  How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major disadvantage beyond environmental concerns? Just curious. Thanks, Jeremy 85 GL [text/html]
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 18:17:57 -0500
  ...Edward > Does anyone have any leads for a source for a torque converter for >an >84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:47:53 -0800
  ...Just to prove my ignorance on this subject, how is the torque converter filled? Does it need to be filled by itself (like many...
• Re: auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:55:28 -0400
  ...Bentley does indicate that the >torgue converter itself is filled with AT fluid. It is ATF going to the torque converter through the nested...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:39:38 -0400
  The leaking torque converter being removed from my van as we speak: Lavender. We don't know yet if its the Lavender TC's...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:55:55 EST
  ...for a torque converter for > an > 84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than $500 for a torque > converter and I am looking...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 07:56:57 -0400
  ...Removal of cat converter How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major disadvantage beyond environmental concerns? Just curious. Thanks, Jeremy 85...
• Locking Torque Converter: Was: Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 09:13:30 -0600
  Dennis Haynes wrote: > Another feature used by modern cars is the > "Lock-up" Torque converter. I wonder if we could somehow add this to...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 05:18:42 -0700
  ...I would pull the engine and make sure of the damage to the flex drive and torque converter. On replacment get some 8.8...
• Re: auto trans questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:25:18 +1000
  ...The engine was seized so I could not remove the 3 torque converter bolts. I slid the engine and torque converter off the transmission...
• Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:28:51 -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...
• auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 11:04:33 -0500
  ...Bentley does indicate that the torgue converter itself is filled with AT fluid. My question: can anyone explain how the torque converter works? I...
• Re: O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:28:43 -0500
  ...It will no allow the 02 sensor to protrude into the converter deep enough. In other words the sensor would be half covered up...
• Re: Catalytic Conv Gaskets (Was muffler)
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 01:46:29 -0400
  On Sat, 20 Jul 1996 BusBoys@aol.com wrote: > > Gaving recently sold a converter for a 86 Syncro (same cat as yours), the > aftermarket...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:45:56 -0700
  ...Removal of cat converter How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major disadvantage beyond environmental concerns? Just curious. Thanks, Jeremy 85...
• Re: Engine noise/Flywheel correction
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:35:26 -0400
  The torque converter is attached to the flex plate. If the flex plate cracks, the converter will wobble.Then..............$^#$%@#$!&^ Could be that the three...
• Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:08:20 -0400
  I think that I have a clogged catalytic converter, but I would like to get the wisdom of the list before ordering a new...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:12:05 -0300
  ...Is this > really a good idea to use? Does anyone have experience with using rust > converter and not using rust converter on seams for...
• Re: AT torque converter seal leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 23:29:55 -0500
  ...Plan on replacing the torque converter bushing and check the seal surface carefully for a groove. If so it will need to sleeved or...
• Re: Trailer light converter.
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 10:14:05 -0700
  Hello, Bill suggested that $10 buys a ready made converter. I decided to buy one. Mark said that the auto store converters were the...
• Re: Installing a 1000W converter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:16:43 +0000
  ...Installing a 1000W converter >Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:59:26 -0400 > >Hi, >I want to isntall a 1000W converter from my Optima...
• Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:09:28 -0400
  Need help! Husband is trying to put the torque converter repair sleeve on. It just will not go on! Any suggestions please! Kathy Jacobs...
• Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 07:46:23 -0400
  I noticed in a post today asking about Stebro exhausts a mention of a catalytic converter that came from the factory "empty". I bought...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:53:06 -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...
• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 11:46:05 -0900
  Wil, Last I heard they were still using platinum inside catalytic converters, not titanium. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Wil Haslup <wil@CHARMFX...
• Re: Christmas lights??
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 22:46:14 -0700
  A power converter is to provide 110 when not plugged into the house. The two internel outlets have nothing to do with a power...
• New O2 sensor & catalytic converter $200
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 15:38:59 -0400
  HI folks Thanks for all the help with my exhaust, catalytic converter and O2 questions. Ultimately, I decided to install a brand new O2...
• Re: help powered trailer converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 15:54:03 -0400
  http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-48845-Tail-Light-Converter/dp/B0002RNSPK is just the converter gadget you will need to connect the vanagon wiring...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 08:58:07 -0700
  ...On the bad catalytic converters. The failure mode is the inside bonding material breaks down and the converter ends up in little pieces and...
• Re: 12v/110v converter info needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:26:14 -0800
  ...12v/110v converter info needed Hi, I want to put a 12 v DC / 110 v AC converter in my Westy to run my...
• torque converter question..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 19:18:49 -0400
  ...to my surprise it came with the torque converter... i removed the torque converter to check for leakage at the seal. There was only...
• Re: currency conversion question - USD to Euro (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 08:23:18 -0500
  Anthony Egeln wrote: > Chris, > Yahoo has a good converter......you don't need to remember a website, just type "currency converter" in your Yahoo...
• New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 23:38:54 -0800
  Just out of curiosity, do you notice any difference that would be attributed to replacing the torque converter? Like quicker response to the throttle...
• Does any have a torque converter for a 1982 Vanagon (Code letter Z)?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:41:16 -0700
  I am looking for a torque converter for a 1982 vanagon. The Bently Lists this as code letter Z Please let me know. Thanks...
• Re: Leaking automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:50:31 -0500
  My spin is a lot cheaper $3.50 torque converter seal, does exactly what you say, makes smoke billow out. Usually it is the...