Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 11:07:19 -0700
Reply-To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
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Yes, I neglected to mention replacing the O2 sensor as well.... Sorry about
that...
Unless you know your O2 sensor is working it's wise to replace it at the
same time as the
cat. I've watched my father-in-law replace his catalytic converters
twice because he didn't
change his O2 sensors.... Very expensive!!! (Chevy 1 ton pickup)... :(
Steven
91 Westy
On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 10:47 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Steve.
>
> I had to replace muffler and cat. They were really toasted!
>
> pics:
> https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2MhNg41H59I/T6MjWBVlCkI/AAAAAAAAFrM/qq97kct_27Q/s1000/Muffler%25201988%2520Westy.jpg
>
>
> https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a_rytwxfhZY/T6MjV-YmwUI/AAAAAAAAFrI/rWsodiDxRkw/s640/Toasted%2520Cat%25201988%2520Westy.jpg
>
> Chose to do O2 as it may be the original part. It may be ok though so will
> keep.
>
> Passed emissions with flying colours. Engine runs ok but could be
> better. Today is fuel line replacement and FI spray pattern test.
>
> Neil.
>
> On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > I was told by my smog only station was to add the Techron and fill up the
> > tank with gas.
> > Then drive it until you need to fill it again. Fill it up with gas and
> > then take it in after a
> > 1/2 hour drive. Whether or not this helps I'm not sure. The 85
> caddy
> > I was driving to do
> > this ended up needing a new cat and 2 mufflers.......
> >
> > I'd say try the chemistry experiment first and then replace the more
> > expensive items if
> > you have to...
> >
> > Steven
> > 91 Westy
> >
> > On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 1:13 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi all.
> >>
> >> Basically, if I add fuel injector cleaner (eg Techron) to fuel, will
> >> this have a negative effect on my CO2, etc. readings?
> >>
> >> Van has sat a while. Don't know how old (or if it's old) the fuel is.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Neil.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Neil n
> >>
> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
> >>
> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
> >>
> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >>
> >> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> >>
>
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>
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