Cat, muffler, tailpipe are all ~1 year old. Thanks for the tip RE the higher octane fuel. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Brassaw" <sendmeanemail@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:14 PM Subject: Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
> I've had several mechanics tell me to run a couple of tanks of High > Octane before getting smoged. Also, when was the last time a new Cat > was put on--it might be time. > > Richard > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of S.Harrison > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:03 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help! > > 82 Vanagon Westy. 89K on original engine. > > Took it to a local garage that is certified to smog test vehicles up for > the > CA biennial inspections. Drove it for a about 2 hours prior so it was > good > and warmed-up. > > I passed all aspects of the test but the CO% at idle -- I was at 5.56%, > with > a maximum allowable of 2.00. The CO% at 2500 RPM measurement was fine, > about > 0.62%. > > So what could help? I'll be changing the oil and filter, installing new > plugs, cap, rotor, and points before the next check, but any ideas on > how I > can lower the CO percentage? Could the AFM be at fault? Leaky injector > seals? > > TIA ... |
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