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• Re: Daily "Shoot yerself in the foot"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Jun 1995 22:06:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I put the really rusty stuff in the > HCL first, and then in the phosphoric bath. This last weekend I cleaned > up some wheels...
• Re: Carbs R.I.P.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 17:12:44 -0400
  ...The CA average > test result for the same vehicle year are HC= 0.30 and CO= 0.10 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > "Global Crossing and 360networks will battle...
• Re: Failed emissions ( now Mobil 1)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:30:03 +0000
  ...Failed emissions > > > >In my personal experience, old oil can contribute to High > Hydrocarbon (HC) > >readings. Do an oil and filter change whiler yer at...
• CA smog - HC's issue use HEET
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:40:55 -0400
  If you have high unburned HC, one "workaround" is to add a bottle of HEET into a half full fuel tank. Drive 80-100...
• Re: My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 11:43:41 -0400
  ...Your HC is okay, so a quick take on this is that you're oxygen sensor (or the circuit from the OXS to the...
• Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:20:42 -0800
  I might have to paint my Mercedes steelies like that! What are "HCs" ? On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 3:59 PM, neil N...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Sep 2006 to 12 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-765)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:31:28 -0400
  ...failed > emissions. >>> >>> >>> IDLE 2500 >>> HC 53 241 (limit > 125) >>> CO% 0.18 0.53 (limit 1.0) >>> >>> So, HC is too high at speed...
• Re: Can't get '80 Vanagon to pass emissions
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:43:52 -0700
  ...2500 RPM (actually 2629) HC CO% Standard 220 1.2% Readings 87 0.87% Passed Passed Idle (923 RPM) Standard 220 1.2% Readings...
• Re: '91 Carat smog test results
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:08:00 -0700
  ...2500 rpm MAX allowable Average Measured Result HC ppm 0180/170 0020/0013 0024/0010 PASS/PASS CO % 1.00 00.10 0.00...
• Re: EMISSIONS -- I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 14:19:04 -0700
  ...On Mon, 22 Jun 1998, Linda Bartnik wrote: > ASM 2 TAILPIPE EMISSIONS INSPECTION > > 15 MPH: > Limit Reading Result > HC ppm 157 138 PASS > CO...
• Smog test redux
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 13:09:32 -0700
  ...Today it got its biennial emission test Interestingly the Carat 2 years later runs cleaner at 2500 and idles cleaner (lower HC) but emits...
• engine tuning, emissions, shudder at idle.Digifant.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 17:14:24 EDT
  Greetings and salutations; Whilst in the archives looking for causes of high HC in emissions I ran across these various tidbits. I am hoping...
• CA emissions standards for 83.5 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 00:19:11 EST
  ...My NY state inspection lists the breakdown of my bus as HC at 110 and CO at .45 -- The max in NY state in...
• ??LUGNUTS??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 11:05:21 EDT
  Does anyone know if the lugnuts for a Vanagon are case-hardened or are they a heat-treated HC steel? As a corollary, are...
• Re: Failed emissions ( now Mobil 1)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:24:05 -0700
  ...Failed emissions > >In my personal experience, old oil can contribute to High Hydrocarbon (HC) >readings. Do an oil and filter change whiler yer at...
• Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:44:57 -0800
  --- HC Carter <hccarter@ATTBI.COM> wrote: > There is what looks like an oil cap between the > distributor and alternator - however it won't seem...
• Re: Smog test help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 21:01:27 -0400
  ...You should be able to pass the CO-HC tests even with a bad cat. With a good cat both CO and HC should...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 08:42:31 -0500
  ...The fact that you have excessive HC at idle indicates a either >a "lean miss-fire" or a valve problem. The lean miss fire...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 May 2007 15:33:26 -0700
  ...The High HC may be what killed the > >Cat. Look for a lean miss fire and/or over advanced ignition timing. > > > >The NOx is...
• Re: HCIDFATE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:31:12 -0600
  Sterling Brooks wrote: > OK.. I give. > > How can I disconnect from all this e-mail? > > Thanks > Sterling Send the following TO: listserv@vanagon.gerry...
• Re: Pertronix causing problems with emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 09:24:33 -0500
  ...More air will decrease the HC. Also make sure that the engine does is not leaking through the heads. Compression and leak down tests...
• Re: Heli-Coil tap and drill size needed as soon as poss
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:52:22 -0700
  ...Heli-Coils use size specific taps which are *not* standard (thus the weird part #) - you don't have to purchase HC brand taps, but...
• CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:19:08 -0400
  ...Test 1: %CO2=14.5 %O2=0.6 HC PPM Max=131 Measured=131 CO% Max=0.87 Measured = 0.37 NO PPM Max...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:30:19 -0700
  ...The test would not pass HC at idle, everything else passed. No amount of fiddling try-this try-that would get it passed. Compression...
• Smog check, II, wieght.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 16:21:42 -0800
  ...2500 RPM Measured Allowed HC(ppm) 26 (the form printed out had no specs for CO% 0.17 2500 rpm measurements. Note that what...
• Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Problem Found
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 06:45:14 -0700
  ...Compression Gasses test via Emissions type sniffer 1000 HC 300 HC 250 HC Leak Down Test 45/65/45/85 Compression 110/105/115...
• '71 Emissions Test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 17 Jun 96 15:33:27 UT
  ...2500 RPM Standard Test CO (%) 3.50 1.53 HC (ppm) 700 53 Dilution (CO+CO2) (%) 6.0 min. 14.63 @2527 RPM Idle...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Sep 2017 14:39:25 +0000
  ...Running properly HC (fuel that was never burned) should be well below 100 ppm even before the catalyst. Generally a healthy engine tuned properly...
• Failed CA Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 06:15:31 -0800
  ...15 MPH Test HC 221 Max allowed 131 CO 0.87 Max allowed 0.82 NO 1970 Max 1085 25 MPH Test HC 193...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:26:32 -0600
  I sure am glad that Alabama has NO EMISSIONS TESTING OR ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION! HC emissions are basically unburned fuel. There can be many...
• Smog test help
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 15:13:59 -0700
  ...the numbers IDLE Test 1: HC 432 (STD 220 ) CO 1.5636 (STD 1.0) IDLE Test 2: HC 315 CO 1.5527 Thanks...
• deep cleaning westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 2 Aug 2010 19:12:19 -0700
  Another scintillating post :) I cleaned out the water tank with a solution of HCl, before and after pics here: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010...
• '85 Westy GL smog problem
  Historical mailing list - Graham Freeman
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:57:49 -0700
  ...0.82 The "HC(PPM)" section is the problem. For that test, the maximum allowed measurement is 150ppm @ idle, while my van measures 829...
• Re: deep cleaning westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:19:16 -0700
  ...store muriatic acid (hate the old names :)), > which is about 37% HCl, or about a 11.1 Molar solution. Just incase > folks were wondering...
• Re: Smog inspections
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 20:04:04 EDT
  ...TEST (2692rpm): HC 180 Max (Mine was 38) ppm CO 1.20 Max (Mine was 0.01) % IDLE TEST (958rpm): HC 150 Max (Mine...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:36:00 -0400
  ...I thought it would be no problem to pass. > But NOT!! I'm failing on the idle HC and CO. > > Last Friday for the...
• Re: New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:09:14 EDT
  ...How HOT was your engine? I also, during other failed tests, had valves not fully closing that caused a high HC, but only around...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:02:32 -0400
  ...Now for CO and HC here is some diagnostic information. CO (carbon monoxide) is the result of incomplete combustion due to O2 not being...
• Re: Seattle! - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 01:25:58 -0800
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com Now in western Washington, USA
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 21:41:17 -0700
  Mordo wrote: > HC >CO NOx >standard 2.40 GPM 80.00 GPM 3.00 GPM >mine 0.4208 GPM 5.8560 GPM 3.1568...
• Re: HC high at Idle - Any Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 13:03:23 -0600
  ...RPM 2550 HC CO STD 220 1.2% Read 59 .61% Pass Pass RPM 895 HC CO STD 220 1.2% Read 505 .26...
• Vanagon vs Toyota emissions - New York
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 11:37:00 -0500
  ...Vanagon: HC Limit 3.2 tested 0.14 CO Limit 80 tested 9.15 NOx Limit 11.5 tested 0.00 Toyota: HC Limit...
• VW cat converter : 2 or 3 way?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 23:06:28 -0500
  ...I believe all converters have the Oxidization Catalyst to reduce HC and CO emissions. My Subaru powered Weekender failed for high NOx emissions which...
• Re: vintage pinstripe source? Re: VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - RESUMES NOW
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 20:41:17 -0600
  ...vintage pinstriping? I love this style!!!! > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rob" <becidawa@HCTC.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 10...
• Re: passed DE inspection :-)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:05:46 -0700
  ...low > rpm (1019): HC: 125 (400 max allowed), CO 1.33, CO + CO2: 13.86 > at high rpm (2658): HC 57 (400 max allowed...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:32:59 -0400
  ...I was wrong about the rigid styrofoam -- it's blown with HCFC 142b. Yours, David
• Re: passed DE inspection :-)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:53:55 -0400
  ...Just for giggles, in NY the idle test limits for 81 and later are 220 HC and 1.2 CO so it would have...
• My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:28:31 -0800
  ...old air cooled: HC: 48/182 allowable CO: .44/1.73 NOx: 2055/2139 Driving Test Results of VanaJetta: HC: 28/182 CO: .15...
• Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 12:38:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...I pegged the HC reading at idle, and was three times too high at 2500 rpm. It's in the shop as I type...
• Re: SPAM-MED: RE: Failed CA Smog
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:38:18 -0400
  ...Passed the 15 mph failed the 25 mph HC and CO HC max is 103 I measured 190 CO max is 1.10 I...
• Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 19:58:18 -0500
  ...this evening. My previous test on 1 November gave these results: HC CO NOx standard 2.40 GPM 80.00 GPM 3.00 GPM...
• Re: Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:15:25 +0000
  ...Emissions > Limit Idle 2500 RPM > HC 125 53 241 > CO% 1.00 0.18 0.53 > > New Emissions > > HC 125 14 44 > CO% 1...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:26:01 -0600
  ...on the idle HC and CO. > > Last Friday for the first try, the mechanic tested the engine cold and > got HC at 469 (passing...
• Re: Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 May 2010 18:09:25 -0400
  ...BZ-never owned a thing, You're a good customer of Rent-A-Racket^H^H^H^H^H^HCenter, I take it? <g...
• Re: New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 17 May 2001 06:35:39 -0400
  Mike; The idle HC looks a little high to me. If you have poor power off the line and it idles rough then I...
• Re: Secrets of exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 10:12:40 -0800
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:19:46 -0400
  ...This can make HC and CO read high at idle. Idle speed should be 850-950 rpm. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Emissions (CO) still out...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 20:15:19 -0700 (PDT)
  Cetin Seren writes: > > By the same logic, high HC should beone of the two cases: > a)VERY rich mixture, so some stuff gets thrown...
• update on decreased mileage after tuneup problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:12:34 -0700
  ...with flying colors. HC was 8ppm at idle and at 2500 rpm, better than my test a year ago. HC would be higher if...
• Re: Help: Failed Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - Roger Hans Gretler
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:49:39 -0800
  ...RGDS, RG > '88 Vanagon failed California smog check at idle test, with HC at almost > three times the limit, but clean at 2500 rpm...