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• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:36:01 -0400
  ...Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it??? I went to change out my worn out and rusted muffler on my 90 Carat "Rosie" yesterday and...
• Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:54:49 -0600
  Anyone know the answer? Is the cat converter one of those things like an O2 sensor - to stay on the game, it needs replacing...
• advice on exhaust repairs needed
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 17:32:44 -0400
  ...Do I necessarily need to replace the converter? I know it won't pass emissions inspections without it, but can I damage the engine...
• Mileage and Cat Converters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 10:08:56 -0900
  ...Last visit to the mechanic revealed that my catalytic converter is a hollow box; would this effect fuel efficiency? Anything else that typically decreases...
• heater boxes and cat converter for sale
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:24:36 -0700
  ...Heater boxes and cat converter setup for a 2 L luftboxer. The guy down the street is throwing them away because he is moving...
• Re: Need new cat
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:12:52 -0500
  > Who sells the best direct fit replacement catlytic > converter for the 2.1 wbx? Mine are $99.95, are well made (in the U...
• Torque Converter Questin
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 19:06:07 -0800
  ...This is what VW Dealer did: "replaced all belts" (3 V-Belts) "replaced oil seal, gasket, bulb and TORQUE CONVERTER" (vehicle was leaking transmission...
• Automatic transmission final drive gear oil leak.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 21 May 2019 08:09:06 -0400
  ...It has a gear oil leak as best I can tell from the bell housing/torque converter area. The only thing that I�m...
• help powered trailer converter
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 13:26:48 -0400
  ...Should I use a powered converter or just use a non powered plug and splice in to the tail/brake turn wires? If I...
• glossary for acronyms and terms
  Historical mailing list - Ron Olsen
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 09:16:27 +1000
  ...02, and Catalytic Converter > It is illegal for *anyone* in this country to sell a used catalytic > converter. YMMV. > > Personally I'd shy away...
• catalytic converters
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 12:30:59 -0500
  I'm trying to decide on whether to buy a catalytic converter from Bus Depot or from my local FLAPS. The I've found...
• Vanagon Catalytic Converter Question
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Reed
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:08:59 -0500
  Is there any reason why a Vanagon catalytic converter could not be reversed so the exhaust would flow in the opposite direction? The reason...
• Re: Copper Pipe, was Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 10:59:34 -0700
  A lot of Subaru converters are using copper pipe to re-route coolant lines inside the engine bay. Others are taking a more expensive...
• Re: Loud Engine
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:37:11 -0400
  Does he have a gutted out catalytic converter?
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:47:31 -0500
  So Jeff, the Bus Depot listing for the Bosal catalytic converter refers to it as OEM. But it is only $100. There is some...
• Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 7 May 1998 22:55:21 -0700
  ...if you use the torch...do not heat the 02 sensor....heat the metal of the catalytic converter aroound the 02 sensor since that...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:13:55 -0700
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal > Jim, I'm not alone when I say thank you for all the in depth research, > development, and problem solving...
• Re: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 20:22:23 -1000
  I can't say about those brands of rust converter paint, but I can for sure say about Zero Rust brand rust converter paint...
• Catalytic conveters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 May 2013 00:23:24 -0400
  ...Also note the restrictions for used converters are for "any" model year vehicle. http://longislandcatalytic.com/carb-news/ Dennis
• Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - marc rose
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 08:54:10 -0700
  I went to change out my worn out and rusted muffler on my 90 Carat "Rosie" yesterday and noticed that the converter was all...
• Re: How big is your cat?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:30:03 -0600
  ...Anonymous Digest >I am wondering if anyone would measure and a pass along, the length of the >catalytic converter? I am curious as to...
• Re: US Vanagons vs European (Horsepower)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 20:57:30 +0200
  ...Is it the Emissions regs > and Catalytic Converters that keep your power down? Dave Perry > Norway Dave, et al! First, I gotta agree with...
• Smog device
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  3 Jan 1997 12:06:10 -0800
  ...What are the differences between ECD(tm) and computer/catalytic converter solutions? The ECD(tm) is fully operational in 30 seconds, a catalytic converter...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:14:29 -0800
  ...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 colour is freon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 21:47:20 -0800
  ...If the torque converter seal starts going it can get slung ALL over by the torque converter (a condition I may be looking at...
• voltage converter needed. 12vt to 3vt
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 12:10:09 -0700
  ...The only thing I have found is a converter at radio shack that costs 20 bucks that will convert 12 vt to 3 volt...
• Leaking automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:22:54 -0500
  ...My spin is that there may be a heat sensitive crack in the torque converter shell that only leaks when the shell hits a...
• Re: Video Display Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:15:39 -0700
  ...It connects to the 120v power with one of those power converters in the cord, and the power converter says the output is 12...
• Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:49:13 -0800
  ...Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter? Just got a new exhaust system and plan to hi-temp ceramic coat before installing. Does anyone know if you...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:16:54 -0800
  ...Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon > Please remember the catalytic converter is "full" of "HEAVY METAL" that > is a carcinogen. You need to be...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Harald from Austria
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 05:44:33 -0400
  ...Engine code MV 95 HP for vehicles with catalytic converter and fuel 91 oc and the engine code DJ 112 HP without catalytic converter...
• Re: Replacement for S&S Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:58:18 -0400
  ...It bolts to the catalytic converter anyway so the headers have no say in the matter. TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Shultz" <Shultze@AOL...
• Re: Red hot cat. converter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:00:52 -0500
  > I have just started an engine that I changed gaskets on and > after awhile I noticed that the catalitic converter is > getting red hot...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 10:34:47 -0600
  ...Replace torque converter bushing inside torque converter prior to installation. Replace final drive fluid. Make the swap, use the '89 dipstick tube for the...
• Re: Re (2): Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 17:55:21 -0800
  ...I guess there are about three questions for the next phone call to the the >seller/converter (if he is willing to share his...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:49:43 -0700
  ...I think there is at least 1 broken bolt stud in the torque converter, possibly more. If anyone knows where I can get a...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:34:22 -0500
  ...Further, the vehicle is engineered to operate properly with a functional converter installed. Sure, folks run without it. Some folks kill others for money...
• bolt sizes
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 07:08:53 -0700
  Hi all, Can anyone tell me the size & length of the bolts that bolt the catalytic converter to the crossover at the "J"? I...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:23:20 -0800
  ...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: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:49:46 -0700
  ...He said he > doesn't think it's from excessive heat...everything > about the trans and converter looks fine. The seal is > onlyt about...
• Re: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 16:14:41 -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: Red hot catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 21:34:57 +0200
  ...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: Mating AT to engine
  Historical mailing list - Cold Noses
  Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:20:31 +0000
  ...Did you get this resolved? If not, is the torque converter disconnected from the flex plate? It should be so that it can slide...
• Re: Rattle in catalytic converter? 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:49:23 -0600
  Please remember the catalytic converter is "full" of "HEAVY METAL" that is a carcinogen. You need to be very careful not the breath any...
• Re: currency conversion
  Historical mailing list - Anne Dickens
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:48:10 EST
  Try the site below http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic Anne
• Re: Help! loosing idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 14:56:23 -0800
  what sort of condition is your catalytic converter in???
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:52:20 -0400
  ...Torque converter seal leaking? > >I had a very similar experience. I was going up a long hill in "D" third >gear and theorize the...
• Christmas lights??
  Historical mailing list - Troy Crivellone
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:33:18 PST
  ...I have a power converter and two outlets. The outlets only work if the external plug is pluged in to my house. I would...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:01:59 -0400
  ...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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:55:45 -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: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:27:22 -0400
  I don't personally know, but when I've asked personnel at muffler shops about the catalytic converter on my van (considerably more miles...
• Re: 85 Vanagon performance enhancements
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 97 07:37:17 -0700
  ...Text_1 The PO on my '85 had the catalytic converter hollowed out so it was essentially a straight pipe. When I replaced the...
• Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 26 May 2004 19:05:05 -0400
  ...Lead kills oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
• Re: Rough Idle troubleshooting need
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:00:29 -0700
  it could be the catalytic converter... how old is it?
• FW: > need a catalytic converter...
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:07:40 -0700
  > hi gang, > > i'm looking for a catalytic converter for my '90 GL. > i would like to find one that is in really good...
• Re: Catalictic converter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 14:26:34 -0500
  > I asked the parts guy how much for the converter was and he > looked it up and it was $600. I about needed CPR...
• Re: New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 09:22:22 -0800
  ...Busch" <lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM> wrote: > Just out of curiosity, do you notice any difference that would be > attributed to replacing the torque converter...
• Re: Source for auto trans information 90GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:04:24 -0500
  To replace the torque converter or seals, it is easier to remove the transmission than the engine. The torque converter has a bushing that...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:27:09 +0000
  ...Torque converter seal leaking? John, Thanks for sharing your experience with your vanagon's AT. I think I'll proceed with a service kit...
• Re: catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 1 Apr 1995 21:08:27 -0800 (PST)
  Dan Geer writes: > > Is it {feasible,sensible,desirable} to add > catalytic converter to a bus? I'm thinking > it is an environmentally friendly thing...