Date:         Wed, 9 May 2012 10:47:41 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
Comments: To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAGXJJtzuf+t-VLuU4eORFLA7yvUpB7FMxjt29WOu554hrst45g@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

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