Date:         Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:24:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
Comments: To: Brian Keese <brian.keese@STILTMART.COM>
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The new cat I got from them had the same plug ... and it too blew out
the first time I drove the van after installation.

All who get new cats with plugs ... make sure they're TIGHT when you
reinstall them.

My solution? ... I went to a flaps and bought an oil drain plug of the
same thread.  That was 2 years ago and it's working fine.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy


Brian Keese wrote:
> Hi List,
>
>
>
> I have an 84 Westy on which I recently resealed the heads and replaced the
> old rusty exhaust system (hurray!).  I got a new catalytic converter from
> the Bus Depot that has a port in it for an Oxygen senor.  Well, I don't need
> to put an O2 sensor there, as there is already one in the connector pipe.
> Unfortunately, the plug to fill the hole that came with the cat blew out
> somewhere on the road. Can anyone tell me what the thread pattern is for
> that port, or better yet, would anyone be willing to send me something to
> fill it (perhaps an old unwanted O2 sensor)?  Any other suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks a million.
>
> Brian
>
>
>
> Brian Keese
>
> Bloomington, Indiana
>
> 84 Westy 'The Ark'
>