Today I learned just how sensitive our OXS is to exhaust leaks. Last week I noticed a leak at one of the "Y" gaskets on our Westfalia. I checked that it was puffing downward and wasn't going to harm anything like water pipes or wires. Soon I noticed that the driveability of the van was degenerating and my gas mileage was also worsening. I had read on the List that leaks can introduce OX into the exhaust and cause the OXS to give false (lean) readings but for such a small leak I figured that the exhaust gas pressure would be all outward and no OX could ever get in. WRONG. Today I had the leak fixed and the van purrs like a kitten :-) Just thought you should know how sensitive our OXS/Digifant system is. -Larry '86 Syncro Westfalia (190K kms. with original everything) '96 Syncro Doublecab (102K km with Subaru transplant) |
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