Date:         Thu, 30 Apr 1998 07:47:21 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Indications of a clogged catalytic converter
Comments: To: David Chasteen <dchaz@GTE.NET>
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   Clogged cat: Starts up and stalls right away.
Parcial clogged Cat: Low power on hills or exceleration.

  Dam, I can't spell.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Wed, 29 Apr 1998, David Chasteen wrote:

> Can someone give me an idea of what symptoms a clogged catalytic converter might exhibit?  My '82 Westy has been acting hinkey for a while.  First, running fine cold, but when it got hot, seeming to flood out.  Replaced the temp sensor, plugs, points, condenser, and checked all FI systems including spray patterns of injectors.  Nothing seemed to help.  Now, it wont stay running at all.
>
> I searched the archives, but nothing specific seems to jump out at me except a loss of power when engine is hot.  Is it worth me trying to pry the damn thing off to see if it runs without it?
>
> Chaz
> '82 Westy "peewee"
>