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Re: torque converter, 83.5 and 87 interchangable
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:08:12 -0700
...torque converter, 83.5 and 87 interchangable Are the torque converter and drive plates interchangable between an 83.5 1.9L waterboxer and a...
Re: Trailer light converter.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 14:45:43 -0500
At 14:38 1/4/00 , Bill wrote: >With my "auto store" converter, my brake lights and turn signals work fine, >one at a...
Re: AT torque converter seal leak
Historical mailing list - TC
Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:18:57 -0800
...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: Catalictic converter
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:37:18 -0500
...Catalictic converter > ---Good day to all of you. I am recovering from heart failure, not really. I was at the neighborhood dealer the other...
Fwd: help powered trailer converter
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Sat, 11 Jul 2015 13:28:00 -0400
...help powered trailer converter Hi all. I want to wire up a flat 4 plug pig tail for towing a trailer on my 85...
Re: Auto trans operating test help?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:18:48 -0500
...If there is any >overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the converter >goes above the stall or slip speed...
85 Westfalia Torque Converter Leak
Historical mailing list - Latchua
Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:50:06 EDT
...I am now told that there is a shallow grove worn in the torque converter housing face where the seal fits. The dealer questions...
Need Torque Converter ASAP
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:27:46 -0400
Anyone have a line on a rebuilt or known-good torque converter? Need one ASAP for an '86 Westy I'm working on (preferably...
Broken Catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Bill Nagle
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:27:19 -0500
Less than 2000 Miles ago I got a new tiico engine, new catalytic converter and muffler, etc....the CC has cracked apart just before...
Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 17:57:22 -0800
...The Anti-Christ (my 1990 Carat) blew her Torque Converter Seal (what a treat!) and I was wondering if anyone else has had this...
Re: Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:40:31 -0800
...Running Rich > >Fix it...besides the fuel economy issue, long-term rich running will >eventually kill your catalytic converter. I've got a rich...
How big is your cat?
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:30:24 -0700
I am wondering if anyone would measure and a pass along, the length of the catalytic converter? I am curious as to how far...
Re: Torque converter help
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:19:09 -0700
...Gently place the torque converter on the splines and slowly spin. You will feel it slip onto each one. Thats all there is to...
Re: Catalytic converter question...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:00:23 -0700
If memory serves, early model, air-cooled vanagons in the 49 states required a catalytic converter but did NOT require an O2 sensor; however...
Re: Red hot catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 01:25:15 -0400
...When I got home I found that the muffler end of the catalytic converter was red hot along with part of the muffler. > > The...
Re: Converter thieves pass me by
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:35:10 -0500
The are stealing converters to sell to dishonest muffler shops & they sell them as new replacements to their customers. There is not much demand...
Catalytic converters needed
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:01:05 -0500
I need several catalytic converters for Vanagons 86-91. Anyone selling them new at a good price? Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW...
Red hot cat. converter
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 23:08:31 -0800
I have just started an engine that I changed gaskets on and after awhile I noticed that the catalitic converter is getting red hot...
Torque Converter Seal is blown for the 2nd time...why do they go?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:58:08 -0700
...My Auto Trans leak debacle turns out to be my Torque Converter Seal. This is the second time it has gone. Anybody suggest why...
Re: Installing a 1000W converter
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:21:42 +0000
...Installing a 1000W converter > > > I'm using AMG type fuses and holders for my inverter, converter > > and 3 batteries. The AMG type fuse is...
Re: (home engine repair) Torque converter seal question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:47:27 -0500
...Do not drive it home as it will then be to far back for the lip to ride on the converter hub. You must...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:19:45 -0700
...Further, the vehicle is engineered to operate properly with a functional converter installed. Sure, folks run without it. Some folks kill others for money...
Re: Converter thieves pass me by
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:08:00 -0500
...Converter thieves pass me by On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > The are stealing converters...
Re: How much ATF in Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 21:48:34 -0400
...I just put the torque converter on and let the >transmission >fill it as it ran. > >Who rebuilt your transmission? I have a couple...
Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 18:40:36 -0400
And then do the rest of us surface-dwellers a favor and spend the $100 on a new catalytic converter. Developing business and guiding...
Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:55:05 -0700
...For me, it turned out that the catalytic converter has become "clogged" due to inadequate combustion of fuel. This led to the inability of...
syncro westy catalyst
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 22:54:57 -0400
Chris, Products For Power has a couple of possibilities for a converter for your Syncro. One is a "direct fit" converter complete with flanges...
catalytic converter/muffler problems due to tiico engine vibrating
Historical mailing list - Ki
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:04:52 -0800
so my catalytic converter which i just installed 3 months ago, broke off the muffler at the weld point due to the tiico engine...
Re: Help... Engine troubles, rapid backfiring under load.
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:26:02 -0400
...I think you may be correct on the converter. not holding tune "recently" is a clue...moving to backfiring or rattling in the exhaust...
Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:31:58 -0400
...When putting the torque converter back in, it need to be full of A/T fluid. I thought the A/T pumping system would...
Re: Failed Emissions Check - Rebuilt Cats.
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:52:56 -0700
Rebuilt catalytic converters are extremely common, especially on high-end vehicles. Ever price a new cat for a Mercedes? My brother owns a shop...
replacing torque converter seal
Historical mailing list - Bill
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 09:36:45 -0500
...I am replacing a torque converter seal on my 84 water cooled vanagon... the parts shop that I use no longer has access to...
Re: Fw: Converter and muffler instalation
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sat, 2 Oct 1999 07:29:47 EDT
...Converter and muffler instalation > > >> Fellows and Fellaws: >> >> I just received a Cat converter and muffler for my '84 Westfalia >from >> BusDepot.com (thanks to...
Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:46:26 +0000
...Have you experienced any ATF leaks since? And/or did you need to do any repairs as a result of the overheating torque converter...
AC-DC converter and battery charger question
Historical mailing list - Y Tada
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:01:00 +0900
tada_y 98/04/14 15:01 Hello folks, Does anyone have experience to install an AC-DC converter? Two months ago, I purchased...
Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 07:10:14 -0500
...Does anyone know if you can coat the Catalytic Converter? I have no idea what makes up the inside of these things. I know...
Re: Odd engine smell?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:50:50 -0500
...A rich running engine will cause the converter to glow. A quick check would be to pull all the spark plugs and inspect them...
Re: torque converter carrier plate
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:31:35 -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...
syncro outlet problem -- update
Historical mailing list - Beth Carroll
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:20:50 -0400
...You are all very helpful and knowledgeable folks! I messed with the converter thing a little and the plug started working. However, when I...
Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:20:18 +0000
...Expected Life of a Cat Converter?? Anyone know the answer? Is the cat converter one of those things like an O2 sensor - to stay...
110 - 12v power converters
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:24:16 -0500
...Progressive Dynamics makes about the best automatic converters. They are offering remanufactured ones at substantially less than new ones cost. Best part is right...
Any have a used catalytic converter for sale?
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:51:25 -0400
Hey All, Looking for a used catalytic converter for my 89 carat... must have a good oxygen sensor hole... ie: no broken threads.. i...
Re: Engine removal
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:34:45 -0500
...The torque converter is bolted to the carrier plate with these bolts. I was able to put a socket on the bolt through the...
Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 20:57:17 -0500
...pipe just prior to >the catalytic converter > >(2) something is making a rattling noise inside the catalytic converter > >(3) i replaced elbow pipe but...
replacing catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - marc milobinski
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:55:30 -0800
I need to replace the catalytic converter on my 81 air-cooled.....looked under there yesterday and it is a pain to get to...
Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:43:00 -0600
I have never seen a factory recommendation for replacing the catalytic converter on any vehicle at some particular mileage. My understanding is that on...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:17:13 -0400
...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? same engine was used in other countries sans cat. I wonder what the engineering differences were? Any ideas...
Re: catalytic mod
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sun, 2 Apr 1995 10:30:55 -0700 (PDT)
...When cars came out with catalytic converters they also had the little stickers saying to use only unleaded fuel because the lead would coat...
Re: Red hot cat. converter
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:29:44 -0500
...converter I have just started an engine that I changed gaskets on and after awhile I noticed that the catalitic converter is getting red...
Re: Running without a cat
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:25:02 -0500
...jimt >> How many folks actually will drop the exhaust system to find out if the converter is plugged? Not too many. And this is...
Re: parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:49:02 -0400
...Perhaps you were just describing the converter as a heads up, to let a potential buyer understand that the converter is no good and...
Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 18:19:57 -0700
...It's a blown catalytic converter, and o2 > sensor. He wants to charge me $987 to repair it. Seems way to high, but he...
Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
Historical mailing list - Mike Moon
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:07:38 -0500
...I replaced the torque converter and the problem was solved. The difficulty in finding the cause was compounded because the leak only occurred at...
Wanted: 02, and Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 19:53:02 -0800
Dear List Members, I am looking for someone that has an an 02 sensor and a catalytic converter to sell to me. I would...
Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Thu, 27 May 2010 21:08:48 -0400
We installed a GoWesty transaxle in my brother's '85 and kidded him about the lavender converter - kind of pretty, really. I believe GoWesty...
Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Jul 2004 to 13 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-640)
Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:33:00 -0700
...Catalytic Converter Clogged ? > > > > > > > > > > Classic symptoms of a broken catalytic > converter. It'll only get worse > > > over > > > > time. Either replace the catalytic converter > or try...
Re: Wanted: 02, and Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 1 Apr 2000 11:57:32 -0500
> I am looking for someone that has an an 02 sensor > and a catalytic converter to sell to me. I would buy from > busdepot...
Re: Empty Cat. Converter
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:42:38 -0300
...Converter I noticed in a post today asking about Stebro exhausts a mention of a catalytic converter that came from the factory "empty". I...
Re: Torque Converter Questin
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 22:35:19 -0500
...I believe the torque converter is a rather simple device. Gary Dale Goodvin <dgoodvin@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >After recently taking our westy (1990, automatic...
Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:48:14 +0000
...Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why? >Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:26:47 -0500 > >Are you sure the previous mechanic actually...