catalytic converter on '88 16V

[dswalterwi at earthlink.net (Don Walter)]

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)