catalytic converter on '88 16V

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

It would last indefinetely, IF it were in a controlled environment...  Trouble 
is, the cars are deffinately not in a controlled environment.  Hell, most cars 
are not well maintained, fouled plugs, bad valves, etc...

My .02

David Utley

Quoting Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com>:

> Well - I'm glad you got the answer you needed because it didn't seem like
> you had a complete grasp of the concept. In your original email, you said:
> 
> "the element that reacts with the exhaust gets used up."
> 
> By definition, in a chemical reaction, a catalyst does not get "used up".
> Depending on what you're referring to when you say "element", the
> interpretation could change...If you're referring to the chemical elements
> (Pt, Pd, Rh), then it's definitely incorrect. If you're referring to the
> element as the matrix that is coated by the catalyst(s), then your point has
> some merit though I have not heard it referred to as that before (nor is it
> identified as such in the article you cited).
> 
> JT
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Don Walter" <dswalterwi@earthlink.net>
> To: "Jeff Toomasson" <area53@validpath.com>; <Gadzby@aol.com>;
> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 7:20 AM
> Subject: Re: catalytic converter on '88 16V
> 
> 
> > And the answer is:
> > http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question482.htm
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com>
> > Sent: Mar 31, 2004 8:57 AM
> > To: Don Walter <dswalterwi@earthlink.net>, Gadzby@aol.com,
> > scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: catalytic converter on '88 16V
> >
> > 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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> >
> > 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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