Richard, Post the actual figures so we can see real numbers. Was the van nicely warmed up when it was tested or did it sit and cool off before the test? One of my vans, also an `87, failed last week. It was .09 over on CO at idle. Ran it through again today this time making sure that it was well warmed up and it passed by .2 this time. If the Cat is not hot it will not do its job properly. How long has it been since your oil was changed, clean oil can affect the outcome of an I/M test also. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richards, Andrew" <Andrew.Richards@NIKE.COM> Date: Friday, August 24, 2007 3:03 pm Subject: '87 Failed emissions test To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hey all, > > > > My '87 GL failed its emission test today. Hydrocarbons were more than > double the max and CO was about 1.25 times the max. My muffler, cat, > and O2 sensor all have less than 1000 miles on them. Engine is > original2.1 w/ 159K and about 20K on the heads. I only drive the > van every > couple weeks and on extended weekend trips. Thoughts? Advice? > > > > Thanks, > > Andrew > > Portland, Oregon > > > |
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