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Date:         Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:43:19 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wating_time@ALLVANTAGE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wating_time@ALLVANTAGE.COM>
Subject:      Re: 060412 smog tests
Comments: To: "Greenamyer, William L" <william.l.greenamyer@BOEING.COM>
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William, You did not mention if the idle position switch was checked for proper operation. Another thing that came to mind; do a compression check. One of the times my 86 failed was due to a burnt exhaust valve. Also, right before a smog test I always change the oil. They say old oil can hold excess hydrocarbons, or something like that. I also run a tank full of (gas with) injector cleaner through. Old plug wires can give a poor spark. And if all else fails, a brand new catalytic converter will always gives me results in the single digits. ;-/ Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/


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