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• Re: Desperately Need Smog Help...Read all past posts....
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:02:44 -0400
  ...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: Front bench seat? VW thoughts
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 12:11:12 -0700
  ...BenT San Francisco http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 11:08:43 -0700, Rob <becidawa@hctc.com...
• Re: which poptop canvas to purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:18:54 EST
  ...Harrison's Canvas Crafters & Sewing, 1827 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank, NS, B4G 1C9, Canada, 902-864-8202, _hccsewing@netscape.net_ (mailto:hccsewing@netscape...
• Re: Emissions shuffle - quick fix for test
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 13:55:08 -0700
  ...they report by the way? The passing inspection was as follows: HC (ppm): 176 / 91 idle (limit: 220) CO (%) 0.09 / 0.52 idle...
• Re: calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:42:30 -0700
  ...this is not a VW specific procedure Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:39:57 -0700
  So if you had excessive HC at idle that went away at 2500 rpms, what would you look for? Does that narrow it down...
• Air-cooled Federal EGR filter and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 4 May 2007 14:38:07 -0700
  ...As far as the tailpipe test goes I passed the HC and NO parts but failed the CO test. Numbers were: HC 15 mph...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:29:40 -0700
  ...Jake de Villiers wrote: > How were your numbers when you last smogged Donovan? > > If your CO and HC were great, your cat's fine. >
• Goldie passed inspection . On The Road !!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 08:58:52 -0400
  ...Passed emissions w/ 34 ppm HC, 220 the limit, last inspection I had 880 ppm.. What it needed: Removed braided ground straps and replaced...
• Re: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 21:21:55 -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...
• HCBF 2013 Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 20:39:10 -0400
  Hi Volks, OK, I've been on vacation since the event and kept myself too busy to write this up and select photos until...
• Information on VW1300 emblem
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Sun, 9 May 1999 22:17:32 -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: too much NOX
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:35:18 -0700
  ...But why then HW> would HC and CO not be off the richter too? HW> HW> 2) did I kill the new cat on...
• Re: Adjustments to help 81 Air Cooled Westy pass emissions?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:57:06 -0800
  ...For many > years I had an empty cat and just barely passed > Colorado emissions (CO, HC, NOx)--but I did. > > Then I put a...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:51:36 -0600
  ...While turbo charging a diesel increases efficiency and reduces CO, HC, and soot emissions, the process drastically increases the production of NOx. This is...
• [Fwd: bosch digifant]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 23:18:33 -0700
  ...The checks showed that my HC's were much lower on the Bosch version. On the other hand my Digifant could be getting tired...
• Re: smog check, passed, but high NO
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 00:01:44 -0400
  ...I'm way below average on the other readings (O2 = .1/.4, HC = 14/13, CO = 0.04/0.05, NO = 351/466 - the...
• Re: Kansas city
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:09:13 -0700
  ...Next year its in Michigan...see links http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=hcvanners http://www.vantasiavans.com/31stvirtualnatzpics.htm Lee > Date: Sat...
• Re: 85 1.9 failed smog
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 19:09:35 -0400
  ...85 1.9l van Numbers Below. (HC ppm) ( CO% ) CO2 O2% RPM <- Limit Reading <- Reading result result result 2500 + 300 220 220 FAIL 1...
• Re: Empty yards
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:09:41 -0500
  ...On our way to HCBF, we drove past on a weekday but there wasn't any activity at _either_ of the lots. Yup, this...
• high nox
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:37:55 -0700
  ...If it's running too rich, I think you get excess HC. Were the HC readings really low? I'm a novice here, so...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:27:37 -0400
  ...What is a second-generation substitute? Does the SNAP program regulate second-generation substitutes? Why can hydrocarbon refrigerants such as HC-12aR and DURACOOL...
• FW: Spare Tyre Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 23:36:31 -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: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 20:02:54 -0500
  ...These help to smooth out the idle and lower HC emissions as they miss fire less. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Cat causing heads to crack?
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 09:46:16 -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: 87 Vanagon Emission failure -No Va
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 09:10:01 -0500
  ...Here are the readings 15 mph limit Result HC ppm 155 477 CO% 1.31 13.29 25 mph 151 511 1.68 13...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:27:38 -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: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:33:12 -0700
  ...improve emissions? Did your emissions test for NOX as well as HC? Up until last year (I think), CA emissions did not test NOX...
• '90 engine bucking & smog test (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 17:24:32 +0000
  ...Date Odometer (HC) (CO) 1993 099000 km (61508 mi) 5.00 ppm 0.00% 1994 111000 km (68964 mi) 8.00 0.00 1995...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:42:04 -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: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 17 May 2010 12:22:05 +0300
  ...NaOH, KOH, H2SO4 and HCl are way too strong bases/acids for any metal surface in my opinion. Theres a difference in rates acids...
• Re: rear hatch struts, color + friday
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 23:10:22 -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: smog check, passed, but high NO
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 15:53:45 -0700
  ...I'm way below average on the other readings (O2 = > .1/.4, HC = 14/13, CO = 0.04/0.05, NO = 351/466 - the...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:08:01 -0700
  ...CA emissions now require dyno testing, NOX, HC, and CO. The NOX is new this year. I have a Bosch Fuel Injection book at...
• 100+ pics from High Country Bus Festival!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 20:01:02 -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: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:16:19 -0400
  ...The max allowed is 120. > - HC at 2500 RPM is fine (because of course the compression happens at that > speed). > > Apparent root cause: exhaust...
• just passed CA smog, but poor mileage
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 9 May 2003 08:48:12 -0700
  ...Seems like I barely passed on he HC, which means I have a rich mixture, right?? Where should I start looking?? Could my fuel...
• Re: problems with bosch platinum spark plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:04:59 -0400
  ...I find the engines with marginal HC emission problems do clean up with these plugs. They will not make you van noticeably faster though...
• Bostig Oil Level Warning Light Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:16:54 -0600
  The Bostig HC Oilpan comes with a low level float which triggers an indicator light when the circuit is closed. Unfortunately, the float is...
• Re: CA smog situation 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:38:16 -0700
  ...At 400 PPM HC going in even an OEM one did not stand much of a chance at long life. Your compression readings are...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:51:42 -0400
  ...If it's running too rich, I think you get excess HC. Were the HC readings really low? I'm a novice here, so...
• Re: Emissions again.
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 13:26:27 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The measurement that fails is HC. CO is just > fine and CO2 is passable. I think that I can probably get it to pass...
• Re: German emission regulation
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 23:28:34 -0500
  ...That's what I mean, tolerance limit of each pollutant like CO, NOx, HC etc. So far as I know, they should have the...
• Re: German emission regulation
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 18:31:38 -0500
  ...That's what I mean, tolerance limit of each pollutant like CO, NOx, HC etc. So far as I know, they should have the...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:17:26 -0700
  ...Even with a new engine and everything else replaced I would fail with high HC at idle. Finally I went to a $39.95...
• Re: Analog dash clock
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 23:39:58 -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...
• Emission FAIL
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 01:25:50 -0800
  ...It failed on the idle due to high HCs It was 846ppm and limit is 220, however cruise was around 80ppm out of 220ppm...
• Fuel air mixture or timing adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 16:10:46 -0700
  I heard from Karen Davis that her problem with high HC in her CA SMOG test was solved at BusLabs with a timing adjustment...
• Re: LVC shop heater
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:17:58 -0700
  ...The heater to which I refer has a flue just like a fireplace it is NOT a catalytic will produce both CO and HC...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:49:40 -0500
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-HCH4166-Ceramic-Comfort-Thermostat/dp/B0000BY1Z P -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• FS: 86 Vanagon Syncro - Seattle - $3445 offers/trades
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 13:45:20 -0700
  ...http://students.washington.edu/hccarter/syncro/ I hate to sell this rig - I always wanted a 4WD Van and I was going to turn...
• Re: To ship or not to ship? bus to hawaii?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:58:56 -0800
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• latest on Re: vanagon AC (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bart Wineland
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 14:03:46 -0400
  ...It is a three part blend of 55% HCFC-22, 41% HCFC-142b, and 4% isobutane. It is compatible with the rubber seals and...
• Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:07:23 -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...
• high nox
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 09:09:31 -0800
  ...Do I need to retard the encgine a bit when I go back in two years???? My hc level was good. Does anyone know...
• Hesitation problem driving me bonkers!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 26 May 1997 10:55:31 -0600 (MDT)
  ...It does not run rich, but HC's are very high. I have replaced the ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor, plugs, fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: Cat causing heads to crack?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 10:54:45 EDT
  ...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: Tips on reducing HC during emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:47:43 -0700
  On Wed, 26 Aug 1998, kenneth d lewis wrote: > Greetings all; > Here are some of the suggestions I have received, please send +/-s. > 1...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:25:19 -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: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw - PROBLEM SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:01:44 -0800
  ...why does a leak cause increased HCs? I'd imagine it has to do > with decreased backpressure. > > I'll file this one away for...