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Date:         Wed, 10 Feb 1999 13:29:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Jack Reed <jack@NTS.GSSC.COM>
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From:         Jack Reed <jack@NTS.GSSC.COM>
Subject:      Thoughts on unsmoggable 81 Westy
In-Reply-To:  <199902022259.PAA06850@ferret.nts.gssc.com>
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Howdy all,

It's time for my annual hunt for the elusive emissions sticker. I've had to get a waiver more years than not, and this year I'd like to cure what ails the beast once and for all.

What's been done: New AFC Compression check (110-120 lbs across the board) Filters changed before each test (oil and air) New Plugs All resistance/voltage values in spec at the ECU connector All joints and rubber checked for possible air leaks

What's not been done: Haven't changed the wires

My thinking at this point is to change the head temp sensor, since I believe the output of the sensor to be low. If low then the ECU would create a lean burn state, which is just as hard to solve as over rich. This van does NOT have an O2 sensor.

Any thoughts on changing the sensor as a final fix, or other's experiences with similar problems that resulted in a sticker gladly sought.

Thanks, Jack

Jack Reed Longmont Colorado 800.447.2861 Grumman Systems Support Corporation Information and Service Providers for the Workstation Community jack@nts.gssc.com


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