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• Smog check results
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 10:15:11 -0700
  ...2500 RPM Maximum allowable average measured HC PPM 180 35 0 CO % 1.20 .20 .08 CO2 14.6 O2 0 Idle RPM HC...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:26 -0700
  ...It reduces CO, HC, and NOx). Many after market units will not address >the NOx. > >The only way to test NOx reduction is to...
• Re: Roll starting
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 23:04:30 -0400
  ...798-3006; Fax (787) 785-3425; {http://www.uccaribe.edu} home: HC-01 Box 29030, PMB 374 Caguas PR 00725-8900 Tel: (787) 731...
• Re: Analyzer question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Wed, 23 May 2001 23:17:38 -0600
  ...I began using this unit to diagnose my 87 Vanagon's richness and HC problem. At first this was a frustrating process. You first...
• svx carat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:59:02 -0700
  ...YOUTUBE VIDEO FROM PREVIOUS OWNER ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCO4I4Am8x4&p=14D74D8419674642&playnext=1&index=26 other nice features include: power locks...
• Re: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 May 2010 11:45:42 -0400
  At 05:22 AM 5/17/2010, Janne Ruohom�ki wrote: >NaOH, KOH, H2SO4 and HCl are way too strong bases/acids for any...
• Re: Un-even idle and failing Inspection
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 23:26:25 -0400
  ...I > seems to "lope" > > Also, it failed inspection yesterday, HC Hydrocarbon was 840 PPM instead > of the allowable 220 PPM. > > It is a new...
• Fw: Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor? (
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 23:19:56 EDT
  ...Check for vacuum leaks- ANY leak will cause an increase in the fuel pressure and could cause excessive HC's- A valve leak will...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:31:49 -0500
  ...I did a pretest and the HC was 450. The last test and the pretest was done with a new injector leaking and getting...
• Re: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:23:36 -0700
  ...of the blue van >>> seriously checking it out. >>> >>> Stephen >>> >>> --- Rob <becidawa@HCTC.COM> wrote: >>> >>>> Took a drive out to the coast, just happened to...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:29:20 -0400
  ...3.3 HC: 788 CO(%): 1.53 FAIL RPM: 2511 %CO2: 13.5 %O2: 1.6 HC: 203 CO(%): .88 PASS I've changed...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 31 May 2023 19:38:27 -0400
  ...karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > > here are the numbers: > > > > low high > > > > HC (ppm) > > > > readings 145 88 > > > > limit 220 220 > > > > result PASS PASS > > > > > > CO (%) > > > > readings...
• CA SMOG, Fred's Garage, and valves
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 16:15:19 -0700
  ...In the interest of encouraging Tom to take a better look at the engine and find the source of the high HC levels, I...
• Re: smog failed 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:35:06 +0000
  ...Even without a catalyst, CO should be somewhere around .6% and HC should still be below 200 or so. The spec is 0-1...
• Re: [T2] Air-cooled Federal EGR filter and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 10 May 2007 07:41:07 -0700
  ...tailpipe test goes I passed the HC and NO parts but failed > the > CO test. > > Numbers were: > > HC > 15 mph Maximum 204 > 15 mph...
• Exhaust flange gaskets on 84GL manual 4
  Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:47:06 -0700
  ...These leaks would seem to explain the slight drop in mileage and rise in HC reading when the smog was done. William
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:33:15 -0800
  ...Past that your idle hc, unburned fuel 1300+ appears to 8- 10 x too high. The other readings look way off to me. A...
• HCBF, Fox Lake VW Show
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:20:37 -0400
  It looks like I won't be going to North Carolina this weekend for the High Country Bus Festival, instead the family will be...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:43:23 -0400
  ...If you smell anything it is most likely > > unburned fuel (HC)or partially burned oil. > > Dennis, he may have made reference to the sulfur...
• too much NOX
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 10:28:21 -0700
  ...All other measures were good although HC seemed a little high... got a new cat and after much fiddeling with the right top screw...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:47:52 -0700
  ...It failed one part of the test - the HC (PPM) at > idle were 350 (the standard is 220). > > > I spoke with my mechanic who...
• Re: third rear tail light?
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 22:52:50 -0400
  ...798-3006; Fax (787) 785-3425; {http://www.uccaribe.edu} home: HC-01 Box 29030, PMB 374 Caguas PR 00725-8900 Tel: (787) 731...
• Re: Need help on R-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:48:04 -0600
  ...The conversion to HC 134a is a little lengthy for the list. But if you need to do that drop me a personal E...
• Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:04:31 -0700
  ...the proper voltage at the O2 sensor, I always failed on HC, and he did two things. First he cranked up the idle to...
• Re: Using O2 sensor for fuel mix adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 12:47:38 -0700
  ...Best emissions are right between, but CO and HC go up very fast as you get rich, and NOx emissions go up very fast...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:48:46 -0400
  ...numbers were recorded on the I/M Station Report. %OC/2 HC CO % Max measured Max meas Max meas idle: 916 12.1 4...
• 1980 Vanagon air-cooled for sale in Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:39:58 -0700
  ...I got only a conditional pass, as the HC was a bit too high while idle, everything else was within allowed range. I am...
• Re: Emission FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:00:24 -0500
  ...It failed on the idle due to high HCs It was 846ppm and limit is 220, however cruise was around 80ppm out of 220ppm...
• Post-smog issues
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 09:00:47 -0800
  ...The mechanic ran a pre-test, at which time most things were okay, but the HCs were all over the place at idle. He...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:20:37 -0700
  ...Calif Smog Issues > > Hi all: > > Took my '82 (Federal) to a Test Only station and failed fairly > significantly > in the Hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 21:51:00 -0500
  ...plugs, #4477. > > These help to smooth out the idle and lower HC emissions as they miss > fire > > less. > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Cat causing heads to crack?
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 09:03:17 -0700
  ...cat? He suggested drilling a hole through the cat, through > the hcomb about an inch in diameter. I am willing to try this if...
• Re: 4 point Bosch Plugs...
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:35:18 -0500
  ...I just had the van tested for emissions for Metro Atlanta compliance and it passed pretty well (HC 107, CO% .75, NO-ppm 0659...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:12:03 +0000
  ...another issue is that your vehicle will > emit stinky HC hydro carbon smells. I personally prefer a less offensive > exhaust odor. > > ed > -----Original Message...
• Re: calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:59:51 -0700
  ...this is not a VW specific procedure Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:13:10 -0400
  ...798-3006; Fax (787) 785-3425; {http://www.uccaribe.edu} home: HC-01 Box 29030, PMB 374 Caguas PR 00725-8900 Tel: (787) 731...
• Re: 100+ pics from High Country Bus Festival!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 07:52:03 -0500
  ...page 6 select "Mr. >Polak's corner", then you'll see "HCBF 2004" folder. > > > > > > >===== >Chris S.'85 Westy Camel -> http://www.knology.net/~vw...
• Re: using ethanol to pass emissions;
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:15:52 -0400
  ...and if you're not passing for excessive HCs it'll definately help since running e85 over 87 octane will cause a massive drop...
• Re: AC concerns
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 13:01:10 -0500
  ...It is illegal_ to use hydrocarbon refrigerants like HC-12a� and DURACOOL 12a� as substitutes for CFC-12 in automobile or truck air conditioning...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:03:47 -0700
  ...another issue is that your vehicle will emit stinky HC hydro carbon smells. I personally prefer a less offensive exhaust odor. ed -----Original Message...
• Re: 100+ pics from High Country Bus Festival!!!!
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 20:50:22 -0700
  ...Polak's corner", then you'll see "HCBF 2004" folder. ===== Chris S.'85 Westy Camel -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/camel/ '84 Westy...
• Re: '87 Westy running problems solved-OBD comments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:53:27 -0500
  ...burning a valve and that lean miss means unburned fuel (excess HC) to destroy the catalytic converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: NOx emissions (WAS: '85 Westy failing Pa. emissions) 3 way cats
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 23:02:14 -0500
  ...A three-way cat can effectively handle CO >>| and HC when lean (and there is less produced due to the added oxygen >>| during combustion...
• Re: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:20:35 EDT
  ...I could not pass emmissions and when I set the valves to -NO preload it dropped over 200 points in the HC measurement DO...
• CA new gas formula info
  Historical mailing list
  27 May 97 08:45:30 PDT
  ...The non-reformulated gasoline produced 101 ppm HC and 3.94% CO at idle and 54 ppm HC and 2.52% CO at 2500...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:05:56 -0700
  ...Every two years I'd go through and fail on HC, and he'd put it on his Sun tester, usually doing nothing more...
• Pertronix causing problems with emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 09:41:13 -0700 (MST)
  I have a 1971 VW Bus with a brand new 1641 engine (1000 miles) and I am having problems getting the HC level low...
• Re: Avoid Freeze 12!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 08:29:30 -0400
  ...the refrigerant itself - but it is a blend (80% R134, 20% HCFC) and would > contaminate equipment used for strictly R134. > > I am not looking...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:11:51 -0400
  ...High HC is the result of fuel that is never ignited. On the Waterboxer it is often the result of a cylinder running leaner...
• Re: In Search of Diesel Oil Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:14:14 +0000
  ...I saw the aluminum one thatWilliam Pool > < > https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005096718507&fref=gs&dti=994998943908794&hc_location=group > >did > a...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 08:01:04 PST
  ...He (the mechanic) would use his exhaust analyzer to "sniff" the coolant expansion tank for HC(always for free). The presences of hydro-carbons...
• Re: Passed emissions- interpretting data
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 09:56:31 -0700
  ...For the stoicometry (sp?) folks out there, here are the numbers: HC= 0.70(1.60 limit) CO= 4.39 (40.00 limit) NOx...
• Re: pics of victoria area meet
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:45:19 -0800
  ...alistair On 2011-11-20, at 4:25 PM, craig cowan wrote: > The bostig clearance is pretty rockin with the HC oil pan. This...
• Re: using ethanol to pass emissions;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:01:04 +0000
  ...and if you're not passing for excessive HCs > it'll definately help since running e85 over 87 octane will cause a > massive drop...
• Refrigerant controversey
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 21:20:54 -0500
  ...The HC type refrigerants are being sold to farmers to charge old R-12 systems in combines, tractors, etc. These aren't highway type...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:50:58 -0500
  ...AC convert > > The following 19 states ban the use of flammable refrigerants such as > HC-12aR and DURACOOL 12aR in motor vehicle air conditioning...
• Q: Interior light bulb sizes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:10:59 -0700
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Bulb-Festoon-WHITE-LED-39mm-License-Trunk-LIGHT-6411_W0QQitemZ190133009655QQihZ009QQcategoryZ33713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem As I am hcurrently heading for Seoul, I...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:39:03 -0500
  ...If you smell anything it is most likely > > > unburned fuel (HC)or partially burned oil. > > > > Dennis, he may have made reference to the sulfur...
• Re: Passed Emissions-Failed Safety Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 May 2003 15:37:47 -0400
  ...Your emissions look like you're running rich (hence the high HC) and your NO isn't all that great either. At least your...
• Re: propane explosion
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 11 May 2007 07:04:55 -0700
  ...my AC work several years ago I bought a very nice HC detector. > > Works to find leaks in the propane lines (or gas lines...