New York And Maine Delay Implementation Of New Catalytic Converter Standards
AAIA received a letter on May 21 from Jared Snyder, assistant commissioner for the Office of Air Resources, Climate Change & Energy in the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), announcing that the agency will delay enforcement of the June 1 implementation of six NYCCR Part 218-7.2 (c), adopted standards for new aftermarket catalytic converters.
Tenneco Bringing New Coverage, Latest Technologies To Walker Converter Line
Several popular Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Hyundai and Kia applications will be among dozens of late-model import vehicles that will be added to Tenneco’s Walker line of catalytic converters in 2013. The company also plans to significantly increase its offering of EPA- and CARB-compliant manifold converters to reflect the latest emissions control designs being used by global vehicle manufacturers.
Eastern Manufacturing Expands Overall HQ and Manufacturing Facility with New State-of-the-Art Finished Goods and Distribution Center
Eastern Manufacturing (EMI), a manufacturer of catalytic converters and related components, has just added a new 103,000-sq.-ft. facility that will be transformed into a state-of-the-art finished goods inventory and shipping center. Combined with the current building and near by R&D facilities, this new purchase dramatically increases Eastern Manufacturing’s overall physical size to well over 253,000 sq. ft.
Custom Exhaust Fabrication: Bends, Bungs and Mufflers
Custom exhaust work is one of the first modifications an owner may perform. It can help the car or truck breath better and make more power. But, often some vehicles do not have a performance system available because the vehicle is to new, rare or the owner wants something special.
Exhaust System Welding & Fabrication
Even as direct-fit exhaust systems are dominating the replacement exhaust market, there is still a need for exhaust fabrication that includes welding. Being able to weld exhaust system components is not about creating less-expensive alternatives for your customers. Being able to weld and fabricate components gives you the flexibility to provide your customer with the
Getting Stoked to Service the 6.0L Power Stroke
If there were one engine that plagues the mid-size diesel world, you would have to say that it is the 6.0L Power Stroke. The 6.0L came into existence because the EPA demanded tighter emissions laws for diesel engines. Even though the 7.3L was branded as the reliable workhorse for Ford, it would never be able to pass the tighter emissions laws that were going to come into effect for 2004.
Eastern Catalytic Launches New ECO Carb and Full Line Catalytic Converter Catalogs and Enhances Online Access
Eastern Catalytic has just released two new product catalogs – a 56-page ECO CARB Converter Catalog and a 362-page Full Line Catalog.
Thieves Stealing Catalytic Converters from Repair Shops
Shop owners in Toledo, OH, have seen an increase in the number of catalytic converters that are being stolen from vehicles in their parking lots. They are hoping that surveillance video will help the police catch the thieves.
Repair Shop Has Catalytic Converters Cut From a Dozen Vehicles
A repair shop in Lilburn, GA, was recently targeted by a thief who cut the catalytic converters from 12 vehicles that were on the lot. Four of the converters were taken from customers’ vehicles.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Check Engine Light is on with Fault Code P0420
If you find that the Check Engine Light (MIL) is on with fault code P0420 (16804) stored in the fault memory, the condition may be caused by a defective catalytic converter(s). If any other fault codes are present besides catalyst (CAT) faults, the other codes must be addressed and corrected before proper/complete CAT testing can be performed.
Tech Feature: Exhaust Leaks and the Stoichiometric Ratio
When I was a kid, I used to watch my dad, who started out as a diesel mechanic, tune up cars and trucks from time to time. He would turn the adjustment screws on the carburetor until the engine smoothed out and started to purr. Then, after listening closely to the rumbling of the motor, the adjustment screws would get one final tweak. He would always bend down and cup his hand around the belching tail pipe exhaust and take a big sniff of the fumes, and then go back to his adjustments. That was back in the 60s and 70s before PCMs, O2 sensors and catalytic converters.
Catalytic Converter Thief Arrested After Tip from Salvage Yard
A Georgetown, DE, man was arrested and charged with numerous crimes relating to the theft of catalytic converters from the parking lots of car dealerships and auto parts stores. A salvage yard called police after the man tried to sell them a quantity of converters.