It would be the catalytic converter. But why you are getting that smell in the van is a different matter. Can't help - don't have a Westy - but maybe some of the other Volks will know. John On 12/30/2013 12:14 PM, Sondergaard, Arlene wrote: > My 1987 Wolfsburg weekender has started to smell like sulfur > in the passenger area when I accelerate. > I got a new battery yesterday because I thought It was causing the smell. > The battery tech says not. He says its the emission control on the engine. > If this is true, is it bad for the van? > Shall I be saving up for another catalytic converter? > > Thanks, > > -- > Arlene Sondergaard > CVO Sediment Lab > 1300 SE Cardinal Court, Suite 100 > Vancouver, WA 98683 > 360-993-8943 > asonder@usgs.gov > |
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