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  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
    ...2 +/- .5 % volume >> HC content @ idle: 300 ppm >> >> Service checks and adjustments >> >> spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO >> electrode gap: .7mm >> valve clearance: hydraulic >> compression...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:45:35 -0700
    ...If everything is running right the cat should have very little to do to reduce CO and HC but is really needed to reduce...
  • Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:36:20 -0400
    ...Hurry, offer ends 9/3/2015! | > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> | • SHOP Control Arm Kits | > >> >> > >> >> | > >> >> | | > >> >> | > >> >> | BLAU HCC Rotor and SS Pad Change Kits > >> >> Enter Coupon Code LABOR2015 Hurry, offer...
  • Engine Tests Interpretation ?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Wed, 11 Dec 1996 14:21:23 -0800 (PST)
    ...This would explain the high HC (1000 ppm pre-cat, unburnt fuel) in the exhaust. I'm going to check the electrical/electronic components...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Towing, AAA, and big rigs
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 8 Jan 2008 21:17:49 -0500
    ...Why? Because most (but not all*) Westys in Oregon are > > > > registered > > > > as "Motorhomes" (HC Plates). And, for AAA to provide services for > > "HC" > > > > plates...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Towing, AAA, and big rigs
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:49:15 -0800
    ...Why? Because most (but not all*) Westys in Oregon are > > registered > > as "Motorhomes" (HC Plates). And, for AAA to provide services for "HC" > > plates...
  • Re: idle surge diagnosis?
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 18:15:36 EDT
    ...I experimented with it trying to (unsuccessfully) fix high HC output. I produced a very similar symptom as yours. If you get the idle...
  • Report on Rear Hatch Tent from Campmore
    Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 23:34:41 -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...
  • FS: 1986 Syncro Westy "Stealth Camper" in Portland Oregon -
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 23:05:22 -0800
    ...173K mi, Flash Silver ** Mechanical ** 2.1WBX, great, NO leaks, no HCs in coolant. (Heads done by PO at 88K. Last compression test (July...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:01:13 -0800
    ...I show up with my vanagon and have three PPM of HC too much, and they get all bent up and make me pay...
  • Re: Wheel bearings, and advice
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800
    ...I show up with my vanagon and have three PPM of HC too much, and they get all bent up and make me pay...
  • Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:16:42 -0800
    ...I have always noticed a stuttering in wet weather, although not > > nearly this bad. > > > > BTW, I still failed the smog test although the HC...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:09:01 -0500
    ...Every two years I'd go through and fail on HC, and he'd put it on his Sun tester, usually doing nothing more...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
    ...2 +/- .5 % volume > HC content @ idle: 300 ppm > > Service checks and adjustments > > spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO > electrode gap: .7mm > valve clearance: hydraulic > compression...
  • more stoopid statz ... Syncros :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 03 Apr 97 23:29:36 CST
    ...Syncro Ricardo Guarnero GUARNER@AOL.COM* 87 Vanagon Syncro Henry Luhrs HCL@BRUKER.COM 87 Vanagon Syncro Jim Macklow MACKLOW@SYBASE.COM* 87 Vanagon...
  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) & Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - OFF TOPIC
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Sun, 15 Nov 1998 21:41:27 -0800
    ...We aren't exactly sure why, but many think that it is because we are burning hydrocarbon-based fuels at an increasing rate (HC...
  • Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:14:16 -0700
    ...Hurry, offer ends 9/3/2015! | >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> | • SHOP Control Arm Kits | >>>>>> >>>>>> | >>>>>> | | >>>>>> | >>>>>> | BLAU HCC Rotor and SS Pad Change Kits >>>>>> Enter Coupon Code LABOR2015 Hurry, offer...
  • Re: help me understand US emissions control strategy.(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:01:48 -0700
    ...And of course.............unburnt gasoline hydrocarbons coming out of a tailpipe smell for sure - very unhealthy ..........spewing unbrunt HC into the very air we...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Towing, AAA, and big rigs
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Tue, 8 Jan 2008 23:11:29 -0800
    ...Why? Because most (but not all*) Westys in Oregon are >> > > > registered >> > > > as "Motorhomes" (HC Plates). And, for AAA to provide services for >> > "HC" >> > > > plates...
  • Re: Adding freon
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:34:19 -0500
    ...stop working because Freeze 12 is a blend of R134a and HCFC 142. Also, you'll need to replace the compressor with a rebuilt...
  • Trip report: Big Bend
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:03:51 -0500
    ...I do want to upgrade to Bostig's HC oilpan, however, mostly for the peace of mind and increased departure angle. I've already...
  • Westfalia for sale
    Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
    Sun, 11 Jul 1999 14:23:07 -0400
    ...K9S789NRXb315HHnuumr5jou8nMrffPUJMpV//fnop68+cB12/lxq+FJHbo3h i9/y+vjnr//+lN1WL8OJE9fxyrWQ+tkPMPxLoAIXyECtbIxehrEXq94iwH01RHbLO2BFGsjBDnrw g0HRWPPeF526TcpSppqdBi8Cwha68IUMXGGysgfACS6kPivcIAx3yMMeUi+HCOoIiP9wqDEfGvGI SJQcEGvzAjmxzEBJjKIUp9i1Jc4IaU+sDRW3yMUuxsyKV4PdF0SUES+a8YxoPFjRwMgtrInxIGmM oxzniC2FrFGDR3vjF6TFNDr68Y+A9NOC7sg8N+qRID+AVpR0FMhGOvKRWfKS1VBmyEOSDkrSgqQm N8nJFulskqiqpB4v+QHedfKUqEzlhDBHRMKIUo9lWowqZ0nLWubnkFVrIi5rtjtG2vKXwAzmcXZZ ENS4inGBi2UfhcnMZjqTM8RMCFzyVamxxdKXz8ymNrcJmWh+IVGsgtTnSjipcSHzUrtbJjfXyc52 iiqaxZIIR9aivcSVs5o0uqb03Mn...
  • Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 25 Dec 2003 23:30:46 -0500
    ...with no cat it will easily pass smog Co 1.67 Hc 141 at a hot idle. The main problem with going to a...
  • Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:25:15 -0700
    ...Is this supposedly a VW specialist??? Sure doesn't sound like it. >The problem/s?: >The smog is failing the idle test with HC...
  • Re: Carbon Monoxide (CO) & Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - OFF TOPIC
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:03:40 -0800
    ...We aren't exactly sure why, but many think that it is because we are burning hydrocarbon-based fuels at an increasing rate (HC...
  • Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:42:44 -0500
    ...This load (dyno) test tests the cat and EGR systems for HC, CO, and Nox reduction. The NOX is only created when the engine...
  • Re: hitch options
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 28 Jul 2018 11:26:17 -0400
    ...com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C00a17306c93a40755b4b08d5e0f849c0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636662279347990929&sdata=hcWSMVLQ7P5ygbe9BToDQXnFx8r7q%2BFNEhu%2FvAAfjLI%3D&reserved=0) fully loaded with no problems. >> >> I replaced...
  • Re: pop-out windows for bus:wanted
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 7 Feb 1995 09:14:32 -0800 (PST)
    ...The HCL works much faster than the CLR, but its nasty to work with. You can figure that the window seals you have are...
  • Re: Increase in performance?? (long)
    Historical mailing list
    11 Dec 96 09:39:09 PST
    ...EPA Accepted Laboratory Results for Fuel Saver Before After Change HC .430 .328 -24% CO 3.354 1.100 -68% NOx 3.172 2...
  • Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:19:45 -0700
    ...Another hype was the "Super clean" emissions at 4 ppm HC. With a cat this should be zero, recently Steve Blackham reported a non...
  • Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
    Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
    Sat, 13 Nov 1999 08:31:11 -0800
    ...LO and two > >weather boots, all for $89.99 CDN - code HCK7 > >Fits beautifully into your original buckets. > >- No affiliation with Canadian Tire - > > > >Ken...
  • Re: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Sun, 30 Aug 2015 22:52:56 +0200
    ...Hurry, offer ends 9/3/2015! | > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> | • SHOP Control Arm Kits | > >>>>>> > >>>>>> | > >>>>>> | | > >>>>>> | > >>>>>> | BLAU HCC Rotor and SS Pad Change Kits > >>>>>> Enter Coupon Code LABOR2015 Hurry, offer...
  • Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:26:04 UT
    ...This raises CO and HC emissions drastically. If the cat is working, you may not see this, but measure the emissions before the cat...
  • Re: 1981 flooding issue
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:50:16 -0800
    ...Although it was reading high on the HCs a month ago. So maybe it is adjusted to high. Is it possible for me to...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
    ...2 +/- .5 % volume >>> HC content @ idle: 300 ppm >>> >>> Service checks and adjustments >>> >>> spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO >>> electrode gap: .7mm >>> valve clearance: hydraulic >>> compression...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
    ...2 +/- .5 % volume HC content @ idle: 300 ppm Service checks and adjustments spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO electrode gap: .7mm valve clearance: hydraulic compression...
  • Re: Report on Rear Hatch Tent from Campmore
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:22:08 PDT
    ...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: SMOG TEST failure
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:54:39 -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...
  • Re: AFM Idle Mixture Screw - loosey goosey
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:23:09 -0400
    ...You are try to support both an oxidizing (lean, excess O2) reaction to burn of HC and CO and an oxygen deficient (rich) reaction...
  • Re: burning plastic
    Historical mailing list - Dan R. Greening
    Wed, 18 Jun 1997 13:19:03 -0700
    ...High-temperature burning of plastics is actually not as big a deal because they reduce to HCl (hydrocloric acid), water, NO2, CO2, and other...
  • Re: 060412 AFM question
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:27:07 -0400
    ...this morning >> trying to find someone to measure the CO and HC in my exhaust on my 82 air >> cooled Westy so that I...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:16:42 -0500
    ...Every two years I'd go through and fail on HC, and > he'd put it on his Sun tester, usually doing nothing more...
  • Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Tue, 27 Aug 2002 02:08:39 +0100
    ...with no cat it will easily pass smog Co 1.67 Hc 141 at a hot idle. The main problem with going to a...
  • Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:39:11 -0800
    ...testing on my 86 2.1L and I am failing for HC and CO. > > So > > I am looking closely at the O2 sensor which...
  • Re: VW van count
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:58:29 -0500
    ...on the round > >>>> trip. > >>>> 9 VW's & 1 Eurovan. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Rob > >>>> > >>>> becidawa@hctc.com > >>>> Now in western Washington, USA > >>>> ps/ FWIW saw 57 Subarus & 5...
  • VW icons and cursors
    Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
    Sun, 03 Nov 1996 16:01:08 -0500
    ...7GyPxgqTP+/FHJrT2tvodMoEc1qDYSWaDdJM7zShSOCJq2FqG0nRZgLdRzVeogkc3MRPYSrR yt5Jbue0rveicz6UPwR4wpzW9AXSA2AT5lGCXCmtZu8/Daxq2VqLYsZe7xJpxUi0lD+L4c8D fAb1ybOY5wKWg1q98DlYvQInV69+4vnquhbV5vieaot6k6xFiomKippNR8D2QjE9XkZMaYsR flvMgAwGSCEFrhcDep+F3xZTFPQ+lybzAtVZt8UIohiuhfwIj+SRMq3ntPYpxjzwSw40txyj HcUImZk5rcnnSnCzQWqaDRLxgR6B1iLT+A8KmdNz01ylLoUoBD0yXR+n5lu+NhWUhSioQipN K3oeyDT1YIShmLKewFHrRJoHqFOhkAUsxZQ5wg299k7rgTZPeBd4cgo3p7UhC3axg1JrwpCi 0M3LjgupbEFQW+E/BUVHjxXYOa0LKi5085onpaR6KLYDKWbvgTIWyse/Oj4YHpvzX9KmmAB0 WlQSbnZaVkRrmMu+KUawJlCMtUkUkx8qxWjScbU2uS3Gl7phZn9cJm0jvaAe4+XyFq5vr+6c...
  • Re: Coolant Strangeness
    Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
    Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:23:43 -0300
    ...If there are excessive HC's there ....it's a > combustion > > gases getting into the coolant issue. > > It should not do what you are...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:55:47 -0500
    ...If everything is running right the cat should have very little > to do to reduce CO and HC but is really needed to reduce...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 04 Sep 1996 01:11:28 EDT
    ...L@hawaii.edu,hem-onc@sjuvm.stjohns.edu, heaven@pobox.com,hct@calum.csclub.uwaterloo.ca, harness@inslab.uky.edu, hang-gliding@lists.utah...
  • Re:
    Historical mailing list - cyd44
    Fri, 06 Sep 96 00:28:51 GMT
    ...L@hawaii.edu,hem-onc@sjuvm.stjohns.edu, > heaven@pobox.com,hct@calum.csclub.uwaterloo.ca, > harness@inslab.uky.edu, hang-gliding@lists.utah...
  • Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
    Wed, 8 Sep 2004 04:21:06 -0500
    ...Since I just failed my Smog today (too-high HC, > too-high CO) I know these readings aren't correct. Again, I'm *guessing...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
    ...2 +/- .5 % volume > HC content @ idle: 300 ppm > > Service checks and adjustments > > spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO > electrode gap: .7mm > valve clearance: hydraulic > compression...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
    ...2 +/- .5 % volume >>>> HC content @ idle: 300 ppm >>>> >>>> Service checks and adjustments >>>> >>>> spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO >>>> electrode gap: .7mm >>>> valve clearance: hydraulic >>>> compression...
  • Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:19:07 -0400
    ...I suspect an exhaust valve due to the HC emissions. As I stated previously, your O2 readings indicate the fuel injection is working fine...
  • VW icons and cursors
    Historical mailing list - Renee Norris
    Sun, 03 Nov 1996 15:13:20 -0500
    ...7GyPxgqTP+/FHJrT2tvodMoEc1qDYSWaDdJM7zShSOCJq2FqG0nRZgLdRzVeogkc3MRPYSrR yt5Jbue0rveicz6UPwR4wpzW9AXSA2AT5lGCXCmtZu8/Daxq2VqLYsZe7xJpxUi0lD+L4c8D fAb1ybOY5wKWg1q98DlYvQInV69+4vnquhbV5vieaot6k6xFiomKippNR8D2QjE9XkZMaYsR flvMgAwGSCEFrhcDep+F3xZTFPQ+lybzAtVZt8UIohiuhfwIj+SRMq3ntPYpxjzwSw40txyj HcUImZk5rcnnSnCzQWqaDRLxgR6B1iLT+A8KmdNz01ylLoUoBD0yXR+n5lu+NhWUhSioQipN K3oeyDT1YIShmLKewFHrRJoHqFOhkAUsxZQ5wg299k7rgTZPeBd4cgo3p7UhC3axg1JrwpCi 0M3LjgupbEFQW+E/BUVHjxXYOa0LKi5085onpaR6KLYDKWbvgTIWyse/Oj4YHpvzX9KmmAB0 WlQSbnZaVkRrmMu+KUawJlCMtUkUkx8qxWjScbU2uS3Gl7phZn9cJm0jvaAe4+XyFq5vr+6c...
  • Re: VW van count
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:45:18 +0000
    ...on the round > > >>>> trip. > > >>>> 9 VW's & 1 Eurovan. > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> Rob > > >>>> > > >>>> becidawa@hctc.com > > >>>> Now in western Washington, USA > > >>>> ps/ FWIW saw 57 Subarus & 5...
  • Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:13:48 -0800
    ...LO and two >> >weather boots, all for $89.99 CDN - code HCK7 >> >Fits beautifully into your original buckets. >> >- No affiliation with Canadian Tire - >> > >> >Ken...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 03 Sep 1996 15:46:14 EDT
    ...L@hawaii.edu, hem-onc@sjuvm.stjohns.edu, heaven@pobox.com, hct@calum.csclub.uwaterloo.ca, harness@inslab.uky.edu, hang-gliding@lists.utah...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:20:22 -0600
    ...I show up with my vanagon and have three PPM of HC too much, and >they get all bent up and make me pay...
  • Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
    ...The goal is to switch from rich to lean and back quickly so the the 3 way catalyst and support HC and CO reduction...