Date:         Thu, 18 Aug 2005 23:14:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@rcn.com>
In-Reply-To:  <43054ACC.60701@rcn.com>
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Front wheels? Is yours a syncro?

Chris

On 8/18/05, Larry Alofs <lalofs@rcn.com> wrote:
> Try to get more info about the test.  In Chicago they use a dyno for
> older vehicles, but they don't test for NOx.  My '80 used to pass with
> no problem and its cat was hollow.
>   Traditional dry-gas is methyl alcohol.  It can be bad for some parts
> of the fuel system, so I wouldn't leave it in there very long.
>   Change the oil. Check for vacuum and exhaust leaks.  Be sure the air
> filter is clean or remove the element temporarily.  Don't let them put
> the front wheels on the dyno like they did with mine once.  :-)
>   Good luck,
> Larry A.
> 
> 
> Christopher Gronski wrote:
> > 48 hours the test. I dont necesariy have to pass but  get complicated
> > if I don't. My cat is in place with the o2 sensor, but apparently is
> > hollow. My exhaust is a new (three week old) S&S header system.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > On 8/18/05, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:
> >
> >>Is that 48 hours to take a test or do you have to pass it? If you are
> >>getting a dyno test, most likely you will need the cat for the NOx. Part
> >>of the test.
> >>
> >>Dennis
> 
>