Date:         Thu, 9 Jun 2005 00:01:44 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: smog check, passed, but high NO
Comments: To: Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <d338c99605060815094acc1799@mail.gmail.com>
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Bad Catalytic converter, over advanced ignition timing..
The Vanagon relies heavily on the Cat for Nox reduction as it does not
have EGR.
Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Joel VanderKwaak
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 6:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: smog check, passed, but high NO

Hey all,

I just had my semiannual CA smog check, and noticed that the NO is up
from last time, and is above average for the vehicle type (vanagon,
obviously :) ). I'm way below average on the other readings (O2  =
.1/.4, HC = 14/13, CO = 0.04/0.05, NO = 351/466 - the */* indicates
readings at 15 and 25 mph).

Any thoughts on what may cause the higher NO? Time for a tuneup maybe?

Thanks,

Joel