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catalytic converter on '88 16V



Uses platinum as a 'catalysist' to 'convert' bad gasses into safe gasses 
and H2O... I'm not a ChemE but that's what I remember.

-Raffi


At 06:57 AM 3/31/2004, Jeff Toomasson wrote:
>then why is it called a "catalytic" converter? Sure is a bit contradictory,
>don't you think?
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Don Walter" <dswalterwi@earthlink.net>
>To: <Gadzby@aol.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 6:28 AM
>Subject: Re: catalytic converter on '88 16V
>
>
> > Catalytic converters can and do wear out.  They perform a chemical change
>on the gases going through them.  Eventually the element that reacts with
>the exhaust gets used up.  CC can be destroyed or recked by leaded gas or
>certain chemical additives.  Also if your car is running to rich that causes
>them to wear out faster.
> >
> > Don
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Gadzby@aol.com
> > Sent: Mar 30, 2004 10:13 PM
> > To: dswalterwi@earthlink.net, scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: catalytic converter on '88 16V
> >
> > Thanks all for the great feedback on the various options for catalytic
> > converters.  I think I'll try one of the TT models and then look for a
>local
> > installer.  Unless I can get those rusted bolts off myself....
> >
> > BTW is it true that CC's don't "wear out" - they fail when there's another
> > problem at hand?  If so, what's the most common failure mode on the
>Scirroco?
> >
> > Grant
> >
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> > Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
> > 1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
> > 1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (under repair)
> > 1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
> > 1986 1.8 16V Black Scirocco (my new ride)
> >
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