Date:         Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:49:50 EST
Reply-To:     Sersote@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Paul M. Hillbish" <Sersote@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
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In a message dated 12/9/00 10:29:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,
vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes:

<< Sounds like the O2 sensor might be bummed up - it would be by now seeing
how
 it is running so rich.  By design, when they fail they make the system burn
 rich.  Rich is better than crispy valves.
  >>

Just a question, and forgive my ignorance here. Describe what rich means
please. Does it mean more fuel, more power, more air, less power? I'm
curious. If someone would take the time to explain this I would greatly
appreciate it. Thank you.

--Paul--

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