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
>