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• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:49:00 -0600
  ...improve emissions? Did your emissions test for NOX as well as HC? Up until last year (I think), CA emissions did not test NOX...
• Re: no more pulling - BAD tires
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 23:25:12 -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...
• A very humour game
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:24:51 -0800
  ...ZSKp14+b/8AZS88Rf7gYPiOSAvoUPwiALTX 1+pYAbDI5eXHuAk4pMP5NTwdviBweiZWgiCdqHqCG+z6Ebhqr15Zz5D+cwLUu1uuSy/X0alI sdHD/Idx9n+EzA3lFfDjcdbW3DiX60Y+hcmvPEcHjzZ+WJ+T0671P//aAAgBAQMBPxC/jSqF UPJFIw9g/wCQ7iA1I+kZgtJwIozXr/wgwv5X/IkAHX8IBLTtf8oH98CEgW63xQTM0ucEIvgw VCG0KKb7X/OfyoBaqusXFWHB3xzO0mf9CJ1qBAIXMNJyqNaS1E+EvWy9SuNCoE0l0aJ4fAlQ...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:14:44 -0500
  ...I > experimented with it trying to (unsuccessfully) fix high HC output. I > produced a very similar symptom as yours. (idle speed going up and...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:53:33 -0400
  ...http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/refrigerants/hc-12a.html Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Reddick" <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:31:01 -0800
  ...In short, the idle values were off with HC ppm at 424 where max allowed is 120 though the 2500rpm values passed fine and...
• Emissions Testing, passed! (third time's a charm)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 19:44:08 EDT
  ...Second test(about a month after first) the readings were about the same! HC still failed. Back to the drawing board. A> Purchased K...
• Re: In Search of Diesel Oil Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:11:12 -0500
  ...I saw the aluminum one thatWilliam Pool > <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005096718507&fref=gs&dti=994998943908794&hc_location=group>did > a...
• Help, I'm loosing oil
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 1997 20:18:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Test Standard My Van CO 1.20 0.01 HC PPM 220 95 Dilution 6.00 13.51 RPM 1600 1068 Does anyone see...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:27:42 -0600
  ...that says that barrier hoses are needed with any refrigerant containing HCFC-22. So that implies that R143a conversions do not need barrier hoses...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:10:22 -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: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:46:07 -0600
  ...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: Running Without O2 Sensor Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:55:12 -0400
  ...This will prevent the cat converter from reducing all three, (HC, Co, NOx), pollutants it is designed for. There is also a fear of...
• Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 08:12:56 -0700
  ...Took my '82 (Federal) to a Test Only station and failed fairly significantly in the Hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). I'd installed...
• 83 idle prob persists
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 18:43:48 -0500
  ...He said he checked the engine over and concluded that the fuel injectors must be at fault because the HCs were very high. This...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:16:31 -0400
  While turbo charging a diesel increases efficiency and reduces CO, HC, and soot emissions, the process drastically increases the production of NOx. This is...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:41:45 -0500
  ...T change the oil before going to the test, my Hydrocarbons > (HC) are too high. I make it a point to change the oil...
• Re: oops! Move decimal
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 11:00:20 -0500
  ...Now, I'll bet that the Suburban probably emitted less CO and HC per mile than almost any 15 year old Vanagon! But that...
• ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:20:11 -0800
  Greetings all, It's time for smog testing on my 86 2.1L and I am failing for HC and CO. So I am...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:24:22 -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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:48:10 -0400
  ...I personally don't want to breathe your HC/CO and NOx emissions. Every time I see an old muscle car or classic on...
• Re: emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:40:46 -0800
  Stan, How does one set the AFM as lean as possible? Will this effect HC at both higher rpm and idle or just idle...
• exhaust leak fixed (?)- inspection passed!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 11:19:46 -0400
  ...failed test, but miraculously it it passed with these crazy numbers: HC CO NOx LIMIT 1.60 40.0 2.50 RESULTS 0.05...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:44:10 -0700
  ...3.3 HC: 788 CO(%): 1.53 FAIL > > RPM: 2511 %CO2: 13.5 %O2: 1.6 HC: 203 CO(%): .88 PASS > > I've changed...
• My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 14:16:02 +0000
  ...and it failed on the treadmill test. Here ara the results: HC CO NOx State standard 2.20gpm 60.00 gpm 2.80 gpm...
• Re: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 23:09:51 -0700
  ...Like anywhere else, safety with HC chillers is a matter of maintenance and caution. Sure, it has the potential to be a greater fire...
• FS: 79 VW Camper, Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 08:04:22 -0500
  ...cotoole@hc-sc.gc.ca (don't reply to freenet, I rarely look at it...) Cheers, Chris -- * Frank Condelli * Almonte, Ontario, Canada * * ad793@Freenet...
• New topic on the list
  Historical mailing list - =?Windows-1252?Q?Jos=E9_Rafael_Moscoso?=
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 22:22:14 -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: did anyone else get "test only" smog checks this year in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 08:32:56 -0700
  ...Since the CA testing for 2004 now test for NO emissions in addition to HC and CO, vanagons that passed in 2003 in CA...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:00:14 -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: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:49:11 -0400
  ...The CO & HC numbers went slightly up and are now "average". I spent a day checking everything and found two likely causes: The first...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:53:12 -0800
  ...But, once that is set right, there are many, many other things that can cause HC and CO. Gasoline in your oil, worn valves...
• Re: Failed emissions (DEQ)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:48:26 -0800
  ...Failed emissions (DEQ) ok here we go....numbers are idle /2nd idle 84GL Auto 1.9 HC STD - 220/220 CO STD - 1/1...
• Re: [F] Names
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:59:21 -0400
  ...http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/kbc-driedaagse-de-panne-koksijde-2-hc-1/stage-2/photos/165932 Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com Toronto...
• My toughest Vanagon problem yet finally solved!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:15:24 -0800
  ...Voila, smooth idle! I'm not going to pay for another emissions test, but I'll bet the HC reading is much lower now...
• Re: Fuel Injection (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 23 May 2001 03:38:21 -0000
  ...Mine run at 50 ppm HC on the lean side but ok. The other >thing is you don't mention attempting to adjust the...
• Re: Emissions Testing, passed! (third time's a charm)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 23:01:23 -0400
  ...about a month after first) the readings were about the same! > HC still failed. > Back to the drawing board. > > A> Purchased K&N air...
• Smog device
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  3 Jan 1997 12:06:10 -0800
  ...CO 3.4 CO 7.5281 CO 2.2004 HC .41 HC .3469 HC .2626 *The ECD(tm) qualifies through the year 2010 for...
• Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:51:53 -0700
  ...There should be less than 100 ppm HC at around .4-.7% CO ahead of the converter (on very clean running, relatively new engines...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:55:06 -0800
  ...My experience with high HC (Hydrocarbon) readings usually stem with "old" oil or that an oil change hasn't happened within the past couple...
• Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:28:51 -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...
• Nikki Elko needs AIRS help yet again
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 21:28:13 -0700
  ...The dwell, which had been holding steady all the way from HCBF, was suddenly "all over the place". She says the dizzy is "binding...
• RE: HELP ! 2.1 Digijet much to lean at high rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Jun 97 13:48:29 UT
  ...After the cat, if all is okay, CO and HC should barely be measurable. Dennis -----Original Message----- >From: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu On...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:38:32 -0700
  ...Without or before the cat O2 should be below 1.2% and HC. Well below 200. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone
• Emissions Testing
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:49:14 +0000
  ...On the idle test, the CO% was .04 (standard is 1.2) and on the HC test, it was 69 (standard is 220). There...
• What to look for in a bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 94 09:45:35 PDT
  ...jcogh@hcsd.hac.com Hughes Aircraft of Canada Ltd. coghill@sfu.ca Vancouver, BC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Is this a good price?
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Thu, 6 May 1999 21:48:49 -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: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 12:21:34 -0600
  ...Calif Smog Issues >>> >>> Hi all: >>> >>> Took my '82 (Federal) to a Test Only station and failed fairly >>> significantly >>> in the Hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon...
• Emission test failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:09:47 -0800
  ...the question - my '88 fails smog check (CA)with too high HC at idle, but > does fine at 2500 RPM. But it also will...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:31:48 -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: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
  Historical mailing list - margie reyes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:33:48 +0100
  ...valves to -NO preload it dropped over 200 points in the HC measurement > > DO this BEFORE changing carbs, a single will rob you of...
• Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 07:19:09 -0500
  ...which is leading me to evaluate > >the ignition system for problems such as possibly a weak coil or a bad > >HCU/hall sender.) > > > >-Kyle >
• Re: CA SMOG, Fred's Garage, and valves
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 07:35:43 -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: flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> failes emissions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:44:00 -0500
  ...if you could post your entire test results. > The NOX and HC values and speeds/RPM will help determine the best > course of action...
• Re: Fuel Injection (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 22 May 2001 22:35:10 -0700
  ...Mine run at 50 ppm HC on the lean side but ok. The other > >thing is you don't mention attempting to adjust the...
• Help needed for 88 Cabriolet emissions failure
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 19:24:06 -0400
  ...We were shocked that it failed. The numbers were as follows: HC ppm - 15 mph - (limit 152) - actual 56 CO% - 15 mph - (limit .86...
• Re: smog failed 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:07:05 -0500
  ...Thanks Much, HC ppm 2500 300 limit 220 reading 255 CO% 1.20 reading 8.63 Idle 774 425 220 1700 reading 9.99...
• Re: FAQ Needs Critiquing
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 11:01:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...I don't have the exact numbers in front of me, but HC was around 50 ppm and CO was around 3.5%. Needless...
• Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:19:32 -0500
  ...Very Basic - Adding Oil? In a message dated 3/12/03 2:56:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, hccarter@ATTBI.COM writes: > OK - I...
• vanagon passes emissions, YES!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 08:26:44 EST
  ...the shop had to do was to tweak the CO and HC percentages. They charged $18.00 to do that, which I can live...