No it's not okay with me. I'd have to breathe the pollutants that you would
be putting into the air. If everyone did this to there catalytic converters
we'd all be breathing much worse air. This is another example of thinking
of 'me first' that is so prevalent in our society. Think about the health
effects on all of us. Not to mention the extra fumes you and your family
will be breathing (you are the closest to the exhaust pipe!).
Bill

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> From: Joseph Tu <joe@GREENCASTLE.DYN.ML.ORG>
> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Cat causing heads to crack?
> Date: Tuesday, September 22, 1998 7:45 AM
>
> I was talking to a auto parts shops owner in my local area and he told me
> that the reason why my heads on my vanagon are developing small cracks,
> to cause small coolant leaks, may be due to the storage and backflow of
> heat from the cat? He suggested drilling a hole through the cat, through
> the hcomb about an inch in diameter. I am willing to try this if it will
> prolong the life of the heads. Is this an okay procedure to do? Any
> responses appreciated!
>
> Joe