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Old September 15th 09, 01:04 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_]
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Default 83 rabbit exhaust-help

What does your receipt actually say?

I have forgotten how the exhaust system is/was on the '83 Rabbits.
IIRC I seem to remember that some '83 Rabbits had a front pipe that is held
unto the exhaust manifold with 2 spring clips. That pipe was also the
catalytic converter. The center pipe slipped over the cat and clamped down
So you need to determine what was changed on your vehicle!

Some of the earlier Rabbits had a front pipe (AKA Downpipe) that bolted to
both the exhaust manifold (6 bolts). The Downpipe connected to an accordian
looking pipe (AKA Flex pipe with 3 bolts) which connected to the cat (3
bolts). Then the center pipe bolted to the cat also.
So the cat was part of the center pipe since the Rabbits without cats had a
different style Flex pipe that bolted to the Downpipe and allowed a longer
center pipe to slip over the Flex pipe.

I could be wrong so someone correct me!

And yes those cheap catalytic converters should be easy to install and would
be legal AFAIK! ;-)
--
later,
(One out of many daves)

"chris" > wrote in message
...
On Sep 14, 11:19 am, chris > wrote:
> On 11 Sep, 18:42, Nate Nagel > wrote:
>
>
>
> > oh, and if they got rid of the cat make sure you still have an O2
> > sensor! you need that for proper closed loop operation

>
> > nate

>
> > dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> > > Let us know what they say!

>
> > > I have not heard of the cat in the muffler, but maybe! lol

>
> > > "chris" > wrote

>
> > > snip

>
> > > I am in a state that does not do emissions tests.... whether it is
> > > legal or not I doubt I would get called on it (anytime soon that is).
> > > Still I just hate the idea of driving around without a converter. My
> > > car even smells noxious, I am certain they removed the cat. I also
> > > checked out my receipt today and no note of a charge for a catalytic
> > > converter. I am really thinking they messed with my car. I'll be
> > > calling them on it tomorrow, I guess we will see what they have to say
> > > for themselves.

>
> > > Someone mentioned to me that they might have used a muffler with a
> > > built in catalytic converter? I had never heard of that as even an
> > > option. Do those exist? If anyone has any info on this I would be
> > > interested to hear it. Also I have heard that without a cat your car
> > > is more likely to trap extra unburned fuel in the pipe and is possible
> > > for it to start on fire. If they built the cat into the muffler would
> > > this still be a concern? I am perhaps a little weird and keep a small
> > > fire extinguisher in my car but that does not mean I ever want to use
> > > it!

>
> > > Thanks so much to all of you.

>
> > > Cheerio,
> > > Chris

>
> > --
> > replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.http://members.cox.net/njnagel

>
> Hi All,
>
> Just got off the phone with the place that did the work on my car,
> they said I can bring my car in later this afternoon and they will
> take a look at it. It does not sound promising however. The person I
> just spoke with said they only replaced from the catalytic converter
> back which is total bs. He also said if they would have replaced the
> converter it would have added about $700 to the bill. So I am getting
> the feeling they are going to try to make me either forget the whole
> thing or pay $700. I have checked around online and it shows
> converters for my car for well under $100, and I told him that. He
> said "well you can try that but they usually do not work out" followed
> by a chuckle. What is that supposed to mean? Do aftermarket cats not
> work?? Can someone help me out here, am I being messed with?
>
> Thanks a ton,
> Chris


I just got back from the shop, it has been confirmed that there is no
cat Of course he tried to say it was possible that there was not
one on it to begin with. There was and I made that clear. I'll hear
back from them tomorrow after they talk to the manager so I guess we
will see how it goes. I'll keep you posted.

Cheers,
Chris


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  #12  
Old September 15th 09, 01:32 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
PeterD
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Default 83 rabbit exhaust-help

On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:04:49 -0500, "dave AKA vwdoc1"
> wrote:

>What does your receipt actually say?
>
>I have forgotten how the exhaust system is/was on the '83 Rabbits.
>IIRC I seem to remember that some '83 Rabbits had a front pipe that is held
>unto the exhaust manifold with 2 spring clips. That pipe was also the
>catalytic converter.


I've seen them with the front pipe using spring clips, that ends in a
flange at the cat.

> The center pipe slipped over the cat and clamped down
>So you need to determine what was changed on your vehicle!
>
>Some of the earlier Rabbits had a front pipe (AKA Downpipe) that bolted to
>both the exhaust manifold (6 bolts). The Downpipe connected to an accordian
>looking pipe (AKA Flex pipe with 3 bolts) which connected to the cat (3
>bolts). Then the center pipe bolted to the cat also.
>So the cat was part of the center pipe since the Rabbits without cats had a
>different style Flex pipe that bolted to the Downpipe and allowed a longer
>center pipe to slip over the Flex pipe.
>
>I could be wrong so someone correct me!
>
>And yes those cheap catalytic converters should be easy to install and would
>be legal AFAIK! ;-)

  #13  
Old September 18th 09, 03:44 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
chris
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Default 83 rabbit exhaust-help

On Sep 15, 7:32*am, PeterD > wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:04:49 -0500, "dave AKA vwdoc1"
>
> > wrote:
> >What does your receipt actually say?

>
> >I have forgotten how the exhaust system is/was on the '83 Rabbits.
> >IIRC I seem to remember that some '83 Rabbits had a front pipe that is held
> >unto the exhaust manifold with 2 spring clips. *That pipe was also the
> >catalytic converter.

>
> I've seen them with the front pipe using spring clips, that ends in a
> flange at the cat.
>
> > The center pipe slipped over the cat and clamped down
> >So you need to determine what was changed on your vehicle!

>
> >Some of the earlier Rabbits had a front pipe (AKA Downpipe) that bolted to
> >both the exhaust manifold (6 bolts). *The Downpipe connected to an accordian
> >looking pipe (AKA Flex pipe with 3 bolts) which connected to the cat (3
> >bolts). *Then the center pipe bolted to the cat also.
> >So the cat was part of the center pipe since the Rabbits without cats had a
> >different style Flex pipe that bolted to the Downpipe and allowed a longer
> >center pipe to slip over the Flex pipe.

>
> >I could be wrong so someone correct me!

>
> >And yes those cheap catalytic converters should be easy to install and would
> >be legal AFAIK! *;-)


They said my old cat had been hollowed out so that is why a new one
was not put on. They want me to pay another $300 if I want them to
put a cat on or I can buy my own and they will weld it on for $100 in
labor.

unhappy.

Chris
  #14  
Old October 26th 09, 07:02 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
In2hoppn
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Default 83 rabbit exhaust-help

Based on personal experience... up to 82 was the 4 into 2 manifold, dual
down pipe, flex pipe, cat (seen a few that burned themselves out, nothing
left in them), center pipe,... and always a tight fit over the rear
axle/trailing arm thingy (nice place to rattle). 83 GTI had 4 into 1 (aka
toilet bowl exhaust) held together with the 2 spring clips, cat (no flex
pipe anymore)... Don't know why they did that other than maybe cheaper
because it was an increase in restriction compared to the 4 into 2. And
going earlier... my 79 (orig. with a 1.6) had dual downpipe, then flex pipe
(longer than the 82), no cat (leaded fuel),...

Personally, I'd not worry about no cat unless you'll be failing a visual
inspection or emissions test, in which case put a cheapy on it. No 02
sensor behind it anyway. Just one up front in the manifold and it would be
wise to go ahead and replace that with a new one either way.

"dave AKA vwdoc1" > wrote in message
...
> What does your receipt actually say?
>
> I have forgotten how the exhaust system is/was on the '83 Rabbits.
> IIRC I seem to remember that some '83 Rabbits had a front pipe that is

held
> unto the exhaust manifold with 2 spring clips. That pipe was also the
> catalytic converter. The center pipe slipped over the cat and clamped

down
> So you need to determine what was changed on your vehicle!
>
> Some of the earlier Rabbits had a front pipe (AKA Downpipe) that bolted to
> both the exhaust manifold (6 bolts). The Downpipe connected to an

accordian
> looking pipe (AKA Flex pipe with 3 bolts) which connected to the cat (3
> bolts). Then the center pipe bolted to the cat also.
> So the cat was part of the center pipe since the Rabbits without cats had

a
> different style Flex pipe that bolted to the Downpipe and allowed a longer
> center pipe to slip over the Flex pipe.
>
> I could be wrong so someone correct me!
>
> And yes those cheap catalytic converters should be easy to install and

would
> be legal AFAIK! ;-)
> --
> later,
> (One out of many daves)
>
> "chris" > wrote in message
> ...
> On Sep 14, 11:19 am, chris > wrote:
> > On 11 Sep, 18:42, Nate Nagel > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > oh, and if they got rid of the cat make sure you still have an O2
> > > sensor! you need that for proper closed loop operation

> >
> > > nate

> >
> > > dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> > > > Let us know what they say!

> >
> > > > I have not heard of the cat in the muffler, but maybe! lol

> >
> > > > "chris" > wrote

> >
> > > > snip

> >
> > > > I am in a state that does not do emissions tests.... whether it is
> > > > legal or not I doubt I would get called on it (anytime soon that

is).
> > > > Still I just hate the idea of driving around without a converter. My
> > > > car even smells noxious, I am certain they removed the cat. I also
> > > > checked out my receipt today and no note of a charge for a catalytic
> > > > converter. I am really thinking they messed with my car. I'll be
> > > > calling them on it tomorrow, I guess we will see what they have to

say
> > > > for themselves.

> >
> > > > Someone mentioned to me that they might have used a muffler with a
> > > > built in catalytic converter? I had never heard of that as even an
> > > > option. Do those exist? If anyone has any info on this I would be
> > > > interested to hear it. Also I have heard that without a cat your car
> > > > is more likely to trap extra unburned fuel in the pipe and is

possible
> > > > for it to start on fire. If they built the cat into the muffler

would
> > > > this still be a concern? I am perhaps a little weird and keep a

small
> > > > fire extinguisher in my car but that does not mean I ever want to

use
> > > > it!

> >
> > > > Thanks so much to all of you.

> >
> > > > Cheerio,
> > > > Chris

> >
> > > --
> > > replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.http://members.cox.net/njnagel

> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Just got off the phone with the place that did the work on my car,
> > they said I can bring my car in later this afternoon and they will
> > take a look at it. It does not sound promising however. The person I
> > just spoke with said they only replaced from the catalytic converter
> > back which is total bs. He also said if they would have replaced the
> > converter it would have added about $700 to the bill. So I am getting
> > the feeling they are going to try to make me either forget the whole
> > thing or pay $700. I have checked around online and it shows
> > converters for my car for well under $100, and I told him that. He
> > said "well you can try that but they usually do not work out" followed
> > by a chuckle. What is that supposed to mean? Do aftermarket cats not
> > work?? Can someone help me out here, am I being messed with?
> >
> > Thanks a ton,
> > Chris

>
> I just got back from the shop, it has been confirmed that there is no
> cat Of course he tried to say it was possible that there was not
> one on it to begin with. There was and I made that clear. I'll hear
> back from them tomorrow after they talk to the manager so I guess we
> will see how it goes. I'll keep you posted.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
>
>



 




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