Old cats getting over the hill will often have an odor associated with them. A new cat would be the cheapest and quickest fix if. On 3/23/05 7:15, "Wognacious" <wognacious@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > Just failed my smog test with my 85 Westy, both emissions tests and the fuel > filler cap too. > Here are my results: > > 15 MPH Test > HC 221 Max allowed 131 > CO 0.87 Max allowed 0.82 > NO 1970 Max 1085 > > 25 MPH Test > HC 193 Max allowed103 > CO 0.77 Max 1.10 > NO 1577 Max 1120 > > This was at a Test Only Station, the tech said he thought that a new Cat would > probably help it pass or at least it would be a fairly inexpensive attempt > before going to more extreme lengths. > The guy seemed to be a pretty straight shooter. He also stated that the > exhaust smelled stale, whatever that means, and it was probably due to a > really old Cat. > > What do ya'll think? Need more info from the test? > Thanx, > Paul Rogers > 85 Westy > > •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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