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• Definitive head leak test
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:00:18 -0700
  ...If he gets a high HC reading your head gasket(s) has failed. Kevin O'Brien wrote: ...he removed the Expansion Tank cap...pulled...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:07:04 -0700
  ...For example one of the recent smog results shows the HC at 60 PPM at 2524 RPM, but then 304 PPM at 895 RPM...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
  ...You should really be able to > get the pre-cat HC at idle well under 150. > > The high HC at idle has all the...
• Re: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - mark seifert
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 01:12:38 +0000
  ...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: [T2] High Country Bus Festival Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:10:53 EDT
  ...http://www.pottsfamily.ca/HCBF2009/index.html we did have a lot of fun didn't we Greg. It was great seeing you and...
• Re: AFM Tuning...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:00:35 EDT
  ...What part are you failing? CO or HC How much over are you? I would check the valve adjustment-too tight valves will allow...
• Re: infrared guns
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:03:40 -0700
  ...http://www.livingincomfort.com/boculath10fr.html Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: '85 Vanagon fails smog - diagnosis help requested
  Historical mailing list - Graham Freeman
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 14:42:33 -0700
  ...This will cause high HC. I'll have these three looked at. > 4) Fuel mixture, what is the CO reading? Should be between .2...
• Re: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 14:15:24 -0700
  ...a > newly patented product called R134a. > > Hydrocarbon (HC) based refrigerants are widely used worldwide without > issue. > Our EPA loves to stand on it's...
• Tips on reducing HC during emissions test
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 16:57:17 EDT
  Greetings all; Here are some of the suggestions I have received, please send +/-s. 1>The hotter the engine the better. 2>A gallon...
• passed DE inspection
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:46:14 -0400
  ...renewed it for two years :-) here are my numbers as references: HC (ppm) (read/limit) at low and high rpm low: 77 (400); high...
• Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:48:59 -0800
  ...Anyway my numbers were (at idle) 270 HC (Max allowed is 220) 1.43 CO (Max allowed 1) Any suggestions on what to adjust...
• Re: '83 watercooled, failed SMOG, pulsing exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Anders Lundin
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 06:17:58 +0200
  Have you checked the valve guide rubber things? Oil in the cumbustion WILL raise the HC. Unburned fuel is another reson HC will rocket...
• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 06:48:58 EST
  ...As I was expecting I didn't pass emissions although the only item I failed was the "HC GPM" My reading was 05.31...
• Swap workshop Manuals!
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 18:32:21 -0700
  ...86 VW Vanagon Syncro or I will sell the two manuals ($20 Bentley VW Van Type 2, $10 Haynes VW Beetle +ship) Thanks - HC ===
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:28:16 -0700
  ...It is illegal to use hydrocarbon refrigerants like HC-12a� and DURACOOL 12a� as substitutes for CFC-12 in automobile or truck air conditioning...
• emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 11:20:21 -0500
  ...Test Reading Standard HC (ppm) 406 220 CO (%) 6.09 1.20 CO2(%) 10.0 ------ Does this info suggest what needs repairing? If it...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:19:01 -0700
  ...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: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:09:52 -0400
  ...What is a second-generation substitute? Does the SNAP program > regulate > second-generation substitutes? Why can hydrocarbon refrigerants > such as > HC-12a� and DURACOOL...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 May 2011 14:36:40 -0700
  if bleach didn't work, then try HCl (muriatic acid) if you dare. I did, and it cleaned up some bleach resistant deposits. I...
• Help: Failed Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 01:00:25 -0800
  Howdy, and thanks in advance for any light shed on this problem: '88 Vanagon failed California smog check at idle test, with HC at...
• FW: High Country Bus Fest departing Greensboro, NC
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:43:25 -0400
  ...00 AM Friday morning to to Carabus up the Mountain to HCBF. If you would like to join us please let me know or...
• passed emissions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 10:09:41 EST
  ...As follows the results HC 75.4ppm limit is 179.0 ppm CO 0.85% 2.22% NO 2072.1 ppm 2457.0 ppm...
• Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:27:08 -0700
  --- Rob <becidawa@HCTC.COM> wrote: > I noticed that no one has mentioned the bleeding the cooling system height > question. Here are my posts on...
• Re: One Time Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 08:36:35 -0700
  ...If the engine is still running properly there should be almost no unburned HC to be detected. There also is an HC detection kit...
• What is FNGMMNFN
  Historical mailing list - =?Windows-1252?Q?Jos=E9_Rafael_Moscoso?=
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 19:22:48 -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...
• got my van inspected and it passed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 5 May 2006 11:26:23 -0400
  ...renewed it for two years :-) here are my numbers as references: HC (ppm) (read/limit) at low and high rpm low: 134 (400); high...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:12:06 -0400
  ...EXHAUST GAS READINGS (Idle) CO = .34% HC = 120 ppm EXHAUST GAS READINGS (Cruise) CO = 10.00% HC = 400 ppm TESTING AND RESULTS fuel pressure...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:06:46 -0400
  ...The 15 MPH 2200 RPM readings were as follows: > >Test 1: %CO2=14.5 %O2=0.6 HC PPM Max=131 Measured=131 CO...
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 16 May 2001 22:10:32 -0800
  ...I don't mean to sound harsh, but I believe that 4 psi at idle is enough to put your HC up. Mine run...
• Re: Running hot
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 02:03:13 -0700
  ...Check for HC in the coolant. An exhaust gas sniffer into the overflow reservoir usually does the trick if the thing hasn't been...
• Re: Tips on reducing HC during emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:43:04 -0400
  ...Often, the motor shake you see at idle is due to a misfire and this misfire will produce higher exhaust HC's. Of course...
• New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 16 May 2001 05:03:48 -0000
  ...Here's the results - RPM Idle 1800 2800 HC 1398 299 140 CO 1.51 0.94 0.66 CO2 8.86 12.7...
• new 2.1L first emission report card
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 00:44:58 -0400
  ...000 miles on the clock -- here are the scores (score / limit): HC grams per mile 01.20 / 03.20 CO grams per mile 007...
• Re: Failed emission inspection
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:45:30 -0500
  ...As many goofy things that the PO did > to this van (90 Westy).... > > Anyway, here's the stats: > > At 15mph > HC: 107 (limit 159...
• EMISSIONS -- I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:38:18 -0400
  ...Limit Reading Result HC ppm 157 138 PASS CO % 2.24 1.42 PASS NO ppm 3002 1492 PASS RPM 2094 VALID Dilution 14...
• Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 13:06:59 -0700
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:23:02 -0700
  ...a > newly patented product called R134a. > > Hydrocarbon (HC) based refrigerants are widely used worldwide without > issue. > Our EPA loves to stand on it's...
• Re: FS: 91 engine complete. Napa, CA ( + Smog and Compression numbers)
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:31:40 -0700
  ...Max Allowable Average Measured @ 2500rpm HC PPM 180 20 8 CO % 1.0 0.10 0.02 CO2 13.3 O2 1.9 @idle...
• Re: Back from Wandering Westies
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:33:12 -0400
  ...of camera? << Most of the video is a Sony Handicam DCR-HC32. The video on the water is a Luminix DMC-TZ4 digital camera...
• Re: rear hatch struts, color + friday
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 23:00:28 -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: coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 29 May 2003 16:56:22 -0700
  ...If you get any HC reading, you've got combustion gases leaking into the cooling system. To determine which head, remove all the spark...
• Re: Mystery Electrical Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:01:30 -0400
  ...helpful is that it seems to be idling with an >excessive HC level (190-250). At 2600 rpm it is well within spec. >I...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:33:12 +0000
  ...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: Painting Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Tue, 30 May 2000 22:28:57 -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: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 13:42:51 -0700
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: NOx high
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:56:46 -0700
  Measured CO2 .49, O2 0.1, HC 34, On 9/8/05 10:15 PM, NO 1079 [out of 1085 max allowable] Any clues...
• Desperately Need Smog Help...Read all past posts....
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Rutland
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:45:46 -0700
  ...New cat and it was a GP at idle with 777 measured on HC. Passed everywhere else. Full tune up, plugs, wires, cap, rotor...
• Re: Failed emissions (DEQ)
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:50:51 -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: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 18:30:23 -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: My VW TD - Translation (I think)
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:44:07 -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...
• WOOHOO! Passed Emissions!
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:32:59 +0000
  ...15 MPH 25 MPH Limit Reading Limit Reading HC ppm 155 44 151 45 CO% 1.31 0.06 1.68 0.07 NO...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...You should really be able to get the pre-cat HC at idle well under 150. The high HC at idle has all the...
• Emissions, engine swaps, full-flow filters, 76 balls
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 18:13:18 -0800
  Someone said the catalyst accounts for .1% HC, someone else said 50% of their engine's actual output. both could be right- .1% HC...
• Re: Caravan to High Country Bus Festival?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 15:09:47 -0400
  ...along I-40 going toward us 421 and then on to HCBF let me know. I will be leaving Greensboro, NC Friday in the...
• Re: California Dreamin - Trip up/down coast, need advice
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 10:40:27 -0800
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:51:46 -0400
  ...In reality HC and CO should be real close to "0". Any reading at all means something is not quite right. NOX should be...
• Re: Test Only Center BS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 21:18:30 -0400
  ...The concept of getting the cat hot is only helpful for excessive hydrocarbons (HC). Any unburned HC indicates a problem such as leaking valve...
• Re: Gauge Pod, dash-top mount
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 03:04:16 -0700
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:38:27 -0500
  ...The Holmes heater mentioned early is claimed to have an "overheat shut-off", - http://www.allergytech.com/holmes_heater_hch4166.htm Some heaters have...