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• Re: Torque Converter ATF Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 14:09:45 -0400
  ...Torque Converter ATF Capacity > Say, how much ATF goes into the torque converter? The Bentley has a > section on how to drain it via...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 20:48:58 -0400
  Let me rephrase the want ad for NY: "I would like to purchase a used catalytic converter for recycling purposes. Does anyone have one...
• Re: FA: Catalytic converter straight pipe
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:53:31 -0700
  > I'm auctioning off a brand new catalytic converter straight pipe (bypass). > I bought it for my van but never got around to installing...
• Re: Torque Converter Oil Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 22:13:40 -0400
  ...Torque Converter Oil Seal Still working on my AT rebuild. I am installing the torque converter oil seal in the final drive housing. Since...
• Separating Automatic Trans from Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 16:16:20 EDT
  Hi All, Has anyone had fluid leak from the torque converter after removing the engine from the automatic transmission? This is the first automatic...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:28:14 -0400
  ...torque converter carrier plate > > Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or > flex > flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Re: Catalytic Conv Gaskets (Was muffler)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 22:06:25 -0400
  ...If you buy the VW Dealer Converter, you don't get any gaskets and pay 4 times as much for the converter. Converter Part...
• torque converter failure
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:40:08 -0400
  ...It looks like the torque converter failed and spoiled my day. Has anybody seen or heard about something similar happening? I do have a...
• Re: Installing a 1000W converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:35:03 -0400
  ...Installing a 1000W converter > I'm using AMG type fuses and holders for my inverter, converter > and 3 batteries. The AMG type fuse is...
• Change '87 Vanagon ATF to Change ALL ATF (Questions)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 09 Nov 1996 08:51:05 -0600
  ...Can any one instruct me on the procedure for draining the torque converter after the ATF sump has been drained on my '87 GL...
• Re: Convert Gaskets (WAS - advice on exhaust repairs needed)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 20:23:52 -0400
  ...By the way, it's an '87. >> The doughnut style gasket goes between the converter and the collector pipe on 88-91 models. It...
• Torque Converter Oil Seal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 21:37:33 -0400
  ...I am installing the torque converter oil seal in the final drive housing. Since it has been over 24 house\rs since I removed...
• Re: plugged catalytic converter on 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 20 May 2007 23:42:47 -0500
  ...Sun, 20 May 2007 10:35:14 -0600 > > How much catalyst is there in a new converter? Is the metal housing > full? The working...
• 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wohlers
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:12:29 -0700
  I am looking for a torque converter for a 1985 Vanagon Westy. Anyone have one they would be willing to part with or have...
• Re: AC-DC converter and battery charger question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 19:21:26 -0400
  ...The RV converters will supply a load directly from the converter and provide a small charging current to 1 bank of batteries. A relay...
• Re: Torque converter help
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:16:12 -0700
  ...Make sure that they are seated in the transmission, tip the torque converter up and onto the shafts and push it into place rotating...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 May 2010 18:28:53 -0700
  ...Looking for a Torque Converter > > Hello Folks, > > I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better > known listvendors. My local...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:26:36 -0400
  ...Check to see that your coolant is properly circulating (maybe thermostat is stuck etc.) Mark > >On the bad catalytic converters. The failure mode is...
• Re: Marvel Mystery oil
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:03:03 -0700
  For what it is worth the packaging says it won't harm catalytic converters... not that I care 1980 Westies in Canada were never...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:50:10 -0700
  ...Removal of cat converter > >Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:34:29 -0400 > > > >How many out there have removed their catalytic > converter? Any major...
• Re: Wanted: 02, and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 23:18:34 -0500
  It is illegal for *anyone* in this country to sell a used catalytic converter. YMMV. Personally I'd shy away from used O2 sensors...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:06:31 -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...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:41:32 -0500
  Marc, whether your state or local jurisdiction has an emission inspection requirement or not, the converter is required for legal operation of your vehicle...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:17:27 -0600
  ...It seems like this would kill a catalytic converter. ----------------- Clip ---------------- It's much, much hotter inside the converter and the exhaust is a gas...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:54 -0400
  The torque converter seal alone is rarely the problem. Intermittent leakage can be sign of overheating or a vent on top is clogged. There...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:09:48 -0400
  ...Put as much ATF in the > converter before installing and then put vasoline on the part of the > converter that is going to touch...
• leaking torque converter oil seal?
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 23:29:57 -0600
  ...Bentley, page 32.3,shows Converter oil seal (figure 7). This looks like a suspect. The "stuff" appears thicker than engine oil and is...
• engine rattle resolved
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 31 May 2005 13:05:51 -0400
  ...The catalytic converter internal structure had disintegrated into multiple chunks of hard honeycomb. These lumps proceeded to bounce around in the shell of the...
• Re: Where is a good place to get an inexpensive catalytic converter for an '87 2.1L Van?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:55:56 -0600
  ...them ~ http://www.rockin4x4.com/magnaflow-exhaust-direct-fit-catalytic-converter-22918-catalytic-converters/ On 25 Aug , 2014, at 12:19 PM, Fuzzy :philippe...
• Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:50:13 -0800
  ...I recently had my Auto Trans pulled from my 90 Carat and had the Torque Converter Seal replaced (for the second time in a...
• Re: NEED INFO FAST!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 22:48:35 -0400
  ...it would cost to have a new cat-converter put on it!! A catalytic converter is $99.95. -Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http...
• For Sale: Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:57:40 -0700
  I have a Catalytic converter from a 84 vanagon for sale. It is in good shape. The inside is not damaged. If you are...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 22:22:07 -0500
  ...It probably is less polluting, too! AB Jermide wrote: > How many out there have removed their catalytic converter? Any major > disadvantage beyond environmental concerns...
• Re: Difference between CA catalytic converter and non-CA catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:20:32 -0700
  ...The California models have the converter with mounting flanges on each end and is located on the left side of the engine just below...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:25:50 -0500
  ...So, what happens to the catalytic converter if we use the ZDDP additive? And I know that the oils that were available when our...
• Re(2): Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:08:10 -0500
  ...up, the cat. converter would freeze-up in your Olds. How could this happen. In my Vanagon, the cat. converter has the O2 sensor...
• Re: Installing a 1000W converter
  Historical mailing list - Chris Thomas
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:55:46 -0400
  Gilles, I recently installed a 750W converter and my instructions said the same thing. Went to Circuit City and they wanted a small fortune...
• Re: replace cat converter - tough job?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 23:53:37 -0500
  ...replace cat converter - tough job? A recent smog check on my '90 GL indicates that the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. This is...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 20 May 2016 16:57:58 -0700
  ...If I'm going to take the final drive off anyway, there's no real point to leaving the torque converter on. I want...
• replace cat converter - tough job?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Gross
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 10:59:58 -0700
  A recent smog check on my '90 GL indicates that the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. This is confirmed by my trustworthy mechanic...
• looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim O'Connor
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:22:40 -0500
  ...I am hoping someone can help me locate a torque Converter for my 1986 Westfalia. GTA is not an option (long story) and gowesty...
• Re: Cat. Converter..
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 08:40:37 -0500
  > Do any of you have a Catalyc Converter for sale? Used preferable. > Not sure but I think the sale of used Cats may be...
• Re: Converter thieves pass me by
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:44:36 -0700
  On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > The are stealing converters to sell to dishonest muffler...
• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 14:00:27 -0600
  There is a rod which meshes with teeth deep in the center of the torque converter and runs all the way thru the final...
• Cat. Converter..
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Laura Cornfeld
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 22:15:34 -0700
  ...so I was wonderin! Do any of you have a Catalyc Converter for sale? Used preferable. and will mine be ok if I just...
• Re: 12v/110v converter info needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:58:54 -0500
  ...12v/110v converter info needed Hi, I want to put a 12 v DC / 110 v AC converter in my Westy to run my...
• Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:34:37 -0500
  ...Seems way to high, but he says it's becuase > converters for 83s' are hard to find. Any thoughts? New cat converter: $99. New...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:25:49 -0400
  ...Put as much ATF in the converter before installing and then put vasoline on the part of the converter that is going to touch...
• Re: What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic Converters for the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:59:12 -0400
  ...91000 These are the only approved converters possible for sale/install in pre-OBDII T-2 class vehicles (light duty truck, 3,751 - 5...
• WTB: Auto tranny torque converter
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:44:40 -0500
  ...Who has a line on new/rebuilt torque converters? (several different ones are listed in Bentley) Or even a core automatic transmission? I live...
• Lock-up converter available for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 03:29:06 -0600
  ...But I do realize that today's most efficient automatics with lock-up torque converters approach good manual box efficiency much more closely than...
• CO testing: port vs pipe
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 21 Nov 96 09:51:51 -0600
  ...catalytic converters are designed to reduce an excess of CO to CO2 and water. measuring the CO level POST-catalyst for a tune-up...
• Re: Rotten eggs!
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 19 Feb 1997 09:40:17 -0500
  Lionel- A rotten egg smell is caused by sulfur dioxide in the exhaust gases being reduced to hydrogen sulfide by the catalytic converter. Some...
• Re: pulling engine
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 2 May 2001 09:14:37 -0600
  You should disconnect the torque converter from the drive plate. I believe it is three bolts, and there is an access hole on the...
• Catalytic converters
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:23:10 -0700
  Inquiring minds want to know! Can the converter from an '80 air-cooled 2.0l be used on an '85 1.9l? The mass...
• Re: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 09:33:28 -0400
  ...Red hot catalytic converter > this is a sign of to much oxygen in the exhaust. In other words > a lean mixture. Check for vacuum...
• Re: Rotten eggs!
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Wed, 19 Feb 1997 23:00:54 -0000
  > A rotten egg smell is caused by sulfur dioxide in the exhaust gases being > reduced to hydrogen sulfide by the catalytic converter. Some gasoline...
• Re: help powered trailer converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:17:04 -0700
  Unless you are building the trailer lighting system, you have to use the converter. American rear lights use one filament for both the turn...
• Re: Auto Tranny Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 23:05:23 +0000
  Hmmn, in regard to my previous post, another bit, I'm not even sure if that seal somehow seals ATF going to the converter...
• Catalictic converter
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:36:27 -0600
  ...molding and I asked the parts guy how much for the converter was and he looked it up and it was $600.00. I...