Date:         Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:36:06 +0100
Reply-To:     Peter Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Peter Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sudden drop in milage
Comments: To: gcarcher <gcarcher@HOME.COM>
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>List members:
>After cleaning out all the broken bits pieces from my plugged up catalytic
>converter and muffler/tail piece and readjusting the idle / timing.,
>My 83.5 digijet Wasserboxer runs better than ever, EXCEPT for a reduction in
>MPG (From 18mpg to 15 mpg) and a over rich stench at all speeds/loads.  The
>sound with a clear pipe is louder and hollow and I will be replacing the Cat
>before it is smogged in the spring. My Oxy sensor indicator light says it is
>OK. Got any Ideas?

Sounds like you may have upset/disconnected the O2 sensor, as this plugs
into the cat. The oxy sensor light doesn't really do anything - it's
attached
to a box connected to your speedometer cable & simply lights up when the
required miles have elapsed ....

Pete C

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