I want to say that I have an 85 Vanagon with a gutted cat and it not only
passed emissions but it was way low in output. My Van has 177K with no known
rebuilds. If your engine is running right, it will pass with or without the cat
even being there at all. If it is not passing, look for the cause of the
problem, not a way to mask it.

--- Joe Romas <jromas@COLUMBUS.RR.COM> wrote:
> One person suggested your cat may have been gutted. Mine has been too. I
> think the way you can tell short of removing it is to tap on it. If it
> sounds like a empty tin can is most likely is!
>
> Joe

> Subject: Smog! Won't Pass????
>
>
> > I have an 87 Syncro with only 40K miles, but I'm having trouble getting it
> to pass smog with high CO2.  Have installed new oxygen sensor.
> >
> > Need recommendations of what else to test.
> >
> > Warren C.

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Scott Solomon AKA "VW addict"
85 Westy Multi-Van
83 Vanagon D parts heap
76 Triple White 'Vert
72 Super Beetle(FOR SALE)
http://www.geocities.com/solomon_scott/
See my FOR SALE area

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