Date:         Wed, 10 Sep 1997 11:04:24 -0700
Reply-To:     "Christopher M. Smith" <csmith@SDSC.EDU>
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From:         "Christopher M. Smith" <csmith@SDSC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Emmissions help
Comments: To: Scott Semyan <scottse@MICROSOFT.COM>
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On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, Scott Semyan wrote:

> It depends on what part of the emissions test you failed. In WA they
> check CO and Hydrocarbons at idle and under load.

Ditto! for California, only you can add NOX testing too! for SMOG2

> 1) Test the engine when it is good and hot. Right off the highway if
> possible. The cadilytic (sp?) converter works best when it is hot.

The Catalytic Converter ONLY works when it's HOT!

> Try things that will increase the O2 like getting a high flow air filter
> or temporarily removing the tube that redirects crankcase emission back
> into the air intake.

A No-No in Cal. Although this change in the physical structure of your
emission system produces less emissions, you'll fail the mehanical portion
of the inspection. All original smog abatement equipment MUST be present,
in it's original place.

Chris
San Diego