Cat, muffler, tailpipe are all ~1 year old. Thanks for the tip RE the higher
octane fuel.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Brassaw" <sendmeanemail@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:14 PM
Subject: Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!

> I've had several mechanics tell me to run a couple of tanks of High
> Octane before getting smoged.  Also, when was the last time a new Cat
> was put on--it might be time.
>
> Richard
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of S.Harrison
> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
>
> 82 Vanagon Westy. 89K on original engine.
>
> Took it to a local garage that is certified to smog test vehicles up for
> the
> CA biennial inspections. Drove it for a about 2 hours prior so it was
> good
> and warmed-up.
>
> I passed all aspects of the test but the CO% at idle -- I was at 5.56%,
> with
> a maximum allowable of 2.00. The CO% at 2500 RPM measurement was fine,
> about
> 0.62%.
>
> So what could help? I'll be changing the oil and filter, installing new
> plugs, cap, rotor, and points before the next check, but any ideas on
> how I
> can lower the CO percentage? Could the AFM be at fault? Leaky injector
> seals?
>
> TIA ...