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Subject:OXS sensitivity
From:Lawrence Johnson
Date:Fri, 27 Jul 2001 14:30:00 -0400

Today I learned just how sensitive our OXS is to exhaust leaks. Last week I
noticed a leak at one of the "Y" gaskets on our Westfalia. I checked that it was
puffing downward and wasn't going to harm anything like water pipes or wires.
Soon I noticed that the driveability of the van was degenerating and my gas
mileage was also worsening. I had read on the List that leaks can introduce OX
into the exhaust and cause the OXS to give false (lean) readings but for such a
small leak I figured that the exhaust gas pressure would be all outward and no
OX could ever get in. WRONG. Today I had the leak fixed and the van purrs like a
kitten :-)

Just thought you should know how sensitive our OXS/Digifant system is.

-Larry
'86 Syncro Westfalia (190K kms. with original everything)
'96 Syncro Doublecab (102K km with Subaru transplant)

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