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• Re: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:03:10 -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...
• Trailer light converter.
  Historical mailing list - VWRuss
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 07:47:30 -0500
  ...I was ready to hook up my trailer to my /whisper Mazda /end whisper using a U-Haul three-to-two wire converter. Well...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:26:47 -0500
  ...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: Question about torque convertors.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 09:13:33 -0400
  ...The gears on a section of the torque converter seem to have been worn down to the point that the starter gears will not...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:21:52 -0400
  The more we find out the more we're seeing that there is a rather substantial problem of late with poorly rebuilt torque converters...
• Torque curves?/lock-up converter?
  Historical mailing list - jay murphy
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 06:53:33 PST
  ...Someone was going to research on a lock up torque converter, any news? Could any one direct me to the torque curve graphs for...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal is blown for the 2nd time...why do they go?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 16:59:48 -0400
  ...Torque Converter Seal is blown for the 2nd time...why do they go? Hello All: My Auto Trans leak debacle turns out to be...
• Re: 76bus
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:55:08 -0800
  ...I've seen many Federal 75-78 Buses with cat converters originally installed. OTOH, I've seen prolly just as many without the converter...
• Re: Catalictic converter
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:49:14 -0800
  ...Catalictic converter > > >> ---Good day to all of you. I am recovering from heart failure, not really. >I was at the neighborhood dealer the other...
• Re: Eurovan Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Thu, 9 May 1996 17:14:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Among other things, this individual states that as a > result of the catalytic converter being beneath the passenger > compartment, it heats the interior of...
• maintenance
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 19:03:49 -0500
  ...Hung fine until the catalytic converter broke from the stress. Had I known, I could have replaced the hanger for a lot less than...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:22:46 -0400
  > I was advised by my mechanic that I will need a new > cat converter next time around - I was told I could > get a...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:35:33 -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...
• Re: Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
  A true re-manufactured transaxle should include a torque converter and oil cooler. A local transmission or repair shop should be able to repair...
• Re: New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:58:11 -0800
  ...In neither case is the torque converter at fault unless the bearings in the converter are excessively worn or the seal is compromised. It...
• WTB new factory 2.1 Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:28:15 -0700
  Hello- is there anyone selling OEM catalytic converters besides the dealer and if so, who is and how much are they? I have just...
• Re: toque converter seal question?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 00:09:47 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P><BR>Hi, the torque converter seal goes flush, if not, it will leak. Trust me, BTDT. How...
• Can you clean a catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 20:41:23 -0400
  Hey All, Bought a used catalytic converter with 90,000 miles on it. It's not clogged but there is a good bit of...
• Re: Catalytic Conv Gaskets (Was muffler)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 19:33:04 -0400
  ...converter I'm looking at will accept either the gasket or doughnut? It has been mentioned that the Walker converter will take either. Are...
• Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 06:32:05 -0600
  ...Seems way to high, but he says it's becuase > converters for 83s' are hard to find. Any thoughts? New cat converter: $99. New...
• Give me some feedback here!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:36:30 -0400
  ...it hook up to a Torque converter in the Bell Housing. http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/torque-cutaway.jpg http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif...
• Re: Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 23:20:25 -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...
• torque converter types
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 13:53:39 -0500
  ...I am in need of a Z type torque converter for a 85 vanagon gl. I have a working d type converter but it...
• Re: Westfalia Shore Power Ground Bonding Minutia: Breaker Box
  Historical mailing list - Ben Eisenbraun
  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:13:55 -0500
  ...https://www.progressivedyn.com/rv/power-converters/pd9200-series-rv-power-converters/pd9245c-45-amp-rv-convertercharger/ <https://www.progressivedyn.com/rv/power-converters...
• toque converter seal question?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 04:21:17 +0000
  Hello, This evening when we installed the white VW toque converter seal bentley said to drive it in until it stopped we argued about...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 07:31:35 -0800
  ...Auto Tranny Problem.... > Just to prove my ignorance on this subject, how is the torque converter > filled? Does it need to be filled by...
• Re: oh No!- My "New" 1984 Westy Shuts Down on the H-Way!
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:19:57 -0600
  ...Inside the converter is a porcelin honeycome core. As you drive, >the porcelin super heats itself thus vaporizing any unburnt residues >left over from...
• torque converter, 83.5 and 87 interchangable
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 18:23:09 -0700
  Are the torque converter and drive plates interchangable between an 83.5 1.9L waterboxer and a 87 2.1L waterboxer, both with automatic...
• Torque Converter seal install
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 07:28:13 -0400
  ...Since they are apart, is it advisable to remove the torque converter and replace its seal in the differential now OR is it better...
• Re: DTV Transition and AC/DC TV in Van
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:59:01 -0500
  ...DTV in US > Yes, you will need a converter box. Inverter load will dpend on the draw > from the converter. Other solutions: Cable connection...
• some general vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 14:53:52 -0700
  ...anyone want a power converter for the cost of shipping? matt pollard dropped one off (we thought it might be a converter/inverter, but...
• Re: Used working catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 23:44:54 -0500
  ...How many knotheads have you watched pounding the element out of a converter in a cloud of "dust", most likely about the same amount...
• Eurovan Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 15:06:00 -0500
  ...Among other things, this individual states that as a result of the catalytic converter being beneath the passenger compartment, it heats the interior of...
• 84 Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 14:22:06 -0700
  I have a Catalytic converter from a 84 vanagon. It is in good shape. The inside is not damaged. If you are interested make...
• Torque Converter Seal Blew....anyone know why they do?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 06:42:11 -0800
  ...She sat all winter after the Torque Converter Seal blew last Fall. Anyone have experience with these failing...and any ideas of why they...
• Re: oh No!- My "New" 1984 Westy Shuts Down on the H-Way! CATALYIC CONVERTER
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:03:30 -0800
  ...Inside the converter is a porcelin honeycome core. As you > drive, > >the porcelin super heats itself thus vaporizing any unburnt residues > >left over from...
• What is up with California and aftermarket Catalytic Converters for the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:32:19 -0400
  Can anyone explain to me what is up with California and the Vanagon Catalytic Converter? I have been on the CARB site and doing...
• Re: Cat. Converter..
  Historical mailing list - Don R. Preston, Jr.
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 20:44:29 -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: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 18:21:59 -0700
  ...Seems way to high, > but he > says it's becuase converters for 83s' are hard to find. Any thoughts? Had my catalytic converter replaced...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2004 to 28 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-695)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 20:04:19 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter From the looks of the head of that bolt, the wear pattern on it suggest that the other bolts...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 23:10:46 -0500
  ...However, in an exhaust system that relies on a converter with pin hole sized passages for the exhaust to flow through the reverb effect...
• Auto torque converter bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2004 19:27:00 -0700
  ...Until it's time to bolt the flex plate back to the torque converter. What a PITA! The EGR valve sits right exactly where...
• Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:45:00 -0700
  Hello Folks, I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better known listvendors. My local vendor has been taking forever...
• Re: Red hot cat. converter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:23:59 -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: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:52:47 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter Karl, Thanks for the idea. Robert Fisher gave me similar advice on pulling the automatic transmission. I've never...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 18:42:30 -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: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 07:32:54 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > like it came from the torque...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:59:51 -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...
• Transmission Or Torque Converter Problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank & Susan Malinowski
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:39:50 -0800
  ...Neither unit from the junk yard had a torque converter. Is this something I should replace with a new one? The original torque converter...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:22:49 -0700
  ...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 converter
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 18:41:17 -0700
  Thanks all... new cat. converter ordered.... :-) On Sun, Sep 26, 2021 at 2:10 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Install a new 1...
• Re: replacing catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wallace
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 16:17:11 -0800
  ...replacing catalytic converter >Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:55:30 -0800 > >I need to replace the catalytic converter on my 81 >air-cooled...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal - Note to Jim A.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:07:00 -0700
  ...that you have had issues with your Zetec conversion and auto trans Torque Converter seal leaks. I sure didn't mean to make you...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:40:22 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter > > > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > > like it came from the torque...
• Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sat, 29 May 2004 07:58:22 -0700
  Now that I've got my new catalytic converter from Bus Depot (and an O2 sensor, just in case) is there any advice or...
• Re: Diesels have a catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 17:30:48 -0800
  ...It's more expensive to make, but it doesn't poison calatytic converters. >From: Chris Mills <scmills@TNTECH.EDU> >Reply-To: Chris Mills <scmills...
• Re: What are syptoms of a bad torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 06:43:13 -0500
  A defective torque converter will cause the lack of low speed acceleration. The lack of high speed sounds like an engine performance issue. If...
• Really Need a Torque Converter and Drive Plate, or sailing holiday is ruined...!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 17:47:28 -0500
  ...Can somebody help me by providing a torque converter and the associated drive plate? As you guys may recall, I was driving along without...
• Re: Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 10:43:29 -0400
  ...Why? Was an empty converter just a > place to hang an O2 sensor? Was it empty because our Vanagons are > seen by the feds...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:23:32 -0600
  ...Expected Life of a Cat Converter?? Anyone know the answer? Is the cat converter one of those things like an O2 sensor - to stay...