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• Head Corrosion (was: Demographics and Gearbox, UK)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 16:15:39 -0400
  ...If this is so, then the leaky head problem, that we have but they don't, may be caused by that catalytic converter. It...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:31:47 -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...
• Tip on locating 1.9 auto torque flex plate bolts
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Tue, 24 May 2005 10:18:43 -0500
  Like a goober, I didn't mark the location of the flex plate bolt holes when I removed the torque converter flex plate bolts...
• Re: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 19:06:06 -0400
  ...Red hot catalytic converter > > > > > > > > > I think that I have a clogged catalytic converter, but I would like to > > > get > > > the wisdom of the list...
• Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 26 Sep 2021 09:48:31 -0700
  hi all, The cat. converter on my van makes a lot of noise. I have some options... 1. Replace it. Since where I live...
• engine tin
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 11:35:08 EST
  ...then paint where rust was with rust converter, then wait 1.5 weeks for rust converter to *really* dry, then paint with spray paint...
• Catalytic Rattling
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Fri, 2 May 1997 06:46:19 +0000
  I have a feeling the catalytic converter has broken loose and is rattling around in the muffler assembly. I had heard this noise before...
• rear pulley seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 23:36:12 -0600
  ...I am a student of Muir and rear is rear, but have found out some call the front(torque converter end) seal the "rear...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler - Shame on me
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:55:40 -0600
  That said; did I fry my catalytic converter during this little episode? How would I tell, short of removing and inspecting? ~Eric~ --------------------------- Clip ------------------ The...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:26:33 -0400
  ...I was going up a long hill in "D" third gear and theorize the torque converter was working extra hard and got extra hot...
• Automatic Transmission, slipping when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:18:18 -500
  Folks, I think there is a problem with our automatic transmission, or perhaps the torque converter on our 1988 Westy. On cold days (freezing...
• Re: syncro outlet problem -- update
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 20:39:56 -0700
  ...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: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 12:25:51 CST6CDT
  ...Why WE test before the converter likewise is sensible. The converters are 1)not linear in their conversion of CO to CO2 and 2...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:15:45 -0700
  ...If there is >> any >> overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the >> converter >> goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: push start
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:42:44 -0800
  As far as the catalytic converter goes, I think the danger would be if you pushed and/or towed and/or rolled downhill for...
• Re: fuel rich/hesitation/flooding update
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 17:37:12 -0500
  >Have yet to drop cat converter as the bolts are extremely frozen > >Any new insights? Checking operation without the catalytic converter is a lot...
• Re: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Fri, 28 May 1999 15:15:00 EDT
  Mark, The power converter would give you the most versatility with only a minor increase in power consumption ....However, TVs can draw alot of...
• Re: Unusual Westy for sale in Wiinipeg
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:12:13 EDT
  ...why it would have a special emblem for a 'catalytic converter" is beyond me.. chris
• Re: engine tin
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 09:15:00 -0800
  ...Rust converter dry sand blast prime & paint same day. I don't know how rust converter works, but the Plasticoat stuff brushes on white...
• Re: Help testing Catalytic converter.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 08:40:47 -0400
  Ken, here in Ontario, Canada a "test pipe" can purchased to replace the Catalytic Converter for "testing only" of course (wink wink). If and...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:36:11 -0500
  Hi, don't give up! you need to fill that torque converter... or, overfill the trany a bit.... raise that engine RPM, the pump...
• Re: FW: add A/C
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 20:26:38 EDT
  ...These calculations assume a 100% efficient power converter; real-life power converters lose a bit of power during conversion. Also, the air conditioner runs...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:49:51 -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...
• Re: What is the "end all and be all" answer to rust?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:31:39 -0700
  ...I'm not sure about the rust converter over top the Krown, I've always done it 1) clean rust out, 2) rust converter...
• Re: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 17:27:27 -0400
  ...Red hot catalytic converter > > > I think that I have a clogged catalytic converter, but I would like to get > the wisdom of the list...
• Re: rebuilt auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 21:21:23 -0700
  ...I ended up paying under $600 for it and it includes a new torque converter. <www.gtainc.biz <http://www.gtainc.biz>> how hard...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 20 May 2016 21:02:46 -0400
  ...Can I remove > >> ONLY the transmission, leaving the final drive and torque converter > >> attached to the crank/engine block? Seems to me like the...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:19:30 -0400
  ...We've now > collected information on failed converters from several of the same > vendors, across engines(wbx, tiico, gowesty). I'm still compiling the...
• Re: Catalytic Convertor Orientation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 10:07:27 -0700
  Based on a similar cat converter installed on my 84, the plugged O2 sensor hole faces to the left of the vehicle. In addition...
• Re: torque converter failure
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:28:48 -0500
  ...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: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:19:48 -0400
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed ATF is an excellent rust inhibitor and its good for rubber too. I'd leave it alone myself.
• Gas in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:54:26 -0700
  Nobody really answered this from my earlier post about the catalytic converter. It does not specifically state what gas to use in the Vanagon...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:25:35 +0000
  ...Torque converter seal leaking? Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:16:19 -0500
  ...Why are you changing the torque converter with overhauling the trans.? Dirty trans oil is caused by the clutch linings breaking down and their...
• Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:49:59 -0700
  After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks like it came from the torque converter. At least, I think...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:21:04 -0400
  ...The Bently has the exact difference.Is your ignition timing correct? This can cause excess heat.Correct spark plugs? Catalytic converter that is plugged...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:21:04 -0400
  ...The Bently has the exact difference.Is your ignition timing correct? This can cause excess heat.Correct spark plugs? Catalytic converter that is plugged...
• Re: Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:27:21 -0700
  ...Converter > > > I noticed in a post today asking about Stebro > exhausts a mention of a catalytic converter that > came from the factory "empty". I...
• Autobox flush/fill ??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 23:55:41 -0400 (AST)
  ...Any words of advice before I douse myself and the drive with ATF? Bentley show the torque converter being drained, once removed. But no...
• Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - alexander may
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 19:54:20 -0500
  ...It's a blown catalytic converter, and o2 sensor. He wants to charge me $987 to repair it. Seems way to high, but he...
• Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:47:20 +0000
  Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced this seal when I...
• Poor Milage and Automatic Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:34:06 +0000
  Hi Charles, With a torque converter there are a couple of things to clarify. Vanagons do not have a "lock up" torque converter. This...
• Re: UK question!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 02:26:16 +0200
  ...The clou is that the 112i DJ version was the prime engine, the 95 hp MV version only sold where a catalytic converter was...
• Re: currency conversion question - USD to Euro (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 04:59:03 -0800
  Chris, Yahoo has a good converter......you don't need to remember a website, just type "currency converter" in your Yahoo search window and...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:51:56 -0600
  There is a local company who tests and recertifies used catalytic converters. http://www.brownrecycling.com/reman/index.html I quoted some work for...
• Re: Catalytic Rattling
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Fri, 2 May 1997 08:51:09 -0500
  Mine started as you describe, a rattling in the converter. It let go suddenly one day on the freeway. The symptoms were extreme loss...
• Re: catalytic converters
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 10:02:33 -0800
  ...catalytic converters > I'm trying to decide on whether to buy a catalytic converter from Bus Depot > or from my local FLAPS. The I...
• loses power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 23:09:48 -0400
  Thanks again! We kinda of suspeted a converter problem. It started to rattle a few weeks ago. I guess we'll need to replace...
• Re: catalytic converters input
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 11:46:13 -0700
  ...catalytic converters input >Stuart MacMillan wrote: > >> So now I have another choice to make. Rob, which do you prefer-the >> noise + horsepower, or the...
• Re: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 16:42:38 -0600
  ...Red hot catalytic converter > > > > > > I think that I have a clogged catalytic converter, but I would like to > > get > > the wisdom of the list...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:57:38 -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...
• Re: Replacement Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:09:59 -0700
  ...Replacement Catalytic converter To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 7:37 PM Does anyone know (no guesses please) if a...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:27 -0500
  ...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: parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:48:30 -0400
  Do you mean that you are actually offering to SELL an illegal, hollowed out catalytic converter? Don't even think about it. The converter...
• Re: SS header
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 18:12:49 -0700
  >Questions, anyone, would my 86 westy operate ok without the cat >converter? No emmissons test here. The exhust tips would come closer to >the...
• Re: catalytic converters input
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 18:03:00 -0500
  ...catalytic converters input > Stuart MacMillan wrote: > > > So now I have another choice to make. Rob, which do you prefer-the > > noise + horsepower, or the...
• Stupid Toque Converter Question!?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 16:45:51 +0000
  hey , this may be stupid but is the "one way" clutch support on the back of the differential (where the converter sits) does the...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:46:35 -0500
  ...If you have a good catalytic converter, it will cover up a multitude of sins, including high HC from incorrect idle timing. However, you...
• Re: catalytic converter failure question - Bentley Error
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:49:07 -0500
  ...As it turns out, reconnecting the oxygen sensor was to blame for my catalytic converter failure. I replaced it along with the cat and...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:43:13 -0400
  On the vanagon the ring gear is on the converter. If the plate is completely broken no start. Without the mass of a flywheel...